The
luxury yacht charter cruising season in the South of France begins in May with
the annual film festival in Cannes and the Monaco Grand Prix. it remains the
most popular yacht charter location with many options of itineraries.
St.
Tropez has to be one of the great places to start a luxury South of
France yacht charter. Ringed by a centuries-old wall, small, intimate
restaurants line the harbor, specializing in seafood and Provencale cuisine.
Behind the waterfront restaurants you’ll find a maze of little streets and
alleys (‘chemins’) with countless little shops selling everything from
traditional Provencale foods and brightly colored linens to designer gear and
hand-made one-off accessories.
These
three islands, also known as Iles d’Or (Islands of Gold) due to the yellow
colour of their rock, provide a special contrast to the rest of the Riviera.
Just a short cruise away from St. Tropez, each has its own distinct
characteristics. Poquerolles, the largest of the islands has an excellent
selection of lovely sandy (and often uninhabited) beaches, as well as a truly
colonial feel to its villages, especially the main village of the same name.
The smallest island, Port-Cros, is a National Park. The island has a wild feel
to it and is a great place to hike and picnic.
