Côte d’Azur

Just the mention of the Côte d’Azur conjures up images of yachts, glamour and luxury amid the Mediterranean’s incredibly blue waters. Visit the chic resort towns of Cannes and St Tropez and historical picturesque fishing villages of Villefranche-sur-Mer and St Jean or even try your hand at the tables in the famous casino in the cosmopolitan resort of Monte-Carlo.

As always, food and wine are essential elements of your South of France experience. Depending on your port of call, you will find elegant restaurants, stylish bistros, or intimate cafés and in all of them, you will enjoy marvellous wine and superb cuisine. There is excellent cruising in the French Riviera from April to October with sunny, warm, dry weather.

The exciting coast follows the foothills of snow capped mountains, which shelter the sailing waters and provide a spectacular backdrop.

Remember, you do not have to plan everything in advance, although you may want to decide on cartain aspects of your trip if there are specific things you would like to see or do.

The Alice John is based just 15 minutes by taxi from Nice International Airport, where regular flights from most UK airports arrive throughout each day, making long weekends breaks easily achievable.

Marina Baie des Anges is situated at Villeneuve Loubet Plage and is surrounded by a spectacular apartment complex, designed by Andre Minangoy, to look like petrified sails.

Within the complex, which is also adjacent to the beach, you will find a health club/spa, a large outdoor pool with sun deck and restaurant and two tennis courts. Situated around the marina are numerous shops, bars and restaurants, which cater for all tastes.

 

Example Weekend Itinerary

 

Baie des Anges
St Tropez
Casino at Monte Carlo
Monaco Fontvieille