The elegance of the Côte d'Azur
For the ultimate in terms of glamorous European tours, book a boat trip in the French Riviera, especially boat hire cannes and enjoy a part of the world that is a favourite destination with the most famous Hollywood stars and jet setters on the planet. Dine at Michelin star restaurants that offer the best of French gastronomy, try your luck at classy casinos or spot amazing super yachts in the marinas and explore the amazing scenary on offer.
Visit Marseille in June for the popular Fête de la Musique, a free music festival, or stroll around the old port of Marseille, flanked by Fort Saint-Jean and Saint-Laurent Church. The impres sive Notre-Dame de la Garde overlooks the port and Pointe Rouge beach is popular for sunbathing
The city of Nice is the region’s largest city with its renowned museums, arts and entertainment. Head out east along the coast to Monaco via the brightly painted fishing village, Villefranche-sur-Mer, with its Italian-influenced gourmet treats in the old town. Sail to the tiny, but unspoilt seaside village of Beaulieu-sur-Mer and relax in its olive tree-fringed main square, Place Marinoni. For upmarket, boutique shopping, make for the port town of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Toulon is an important military base, surprisingly, the harbour was built from a tax on olive oil hundreds of years ago. This is the perfect gateway to explore the nearby Golden Isles of Porquerolles, Port Cros with its national park and Le Levant
You can give St Raphael a go too, a renowned watersports destination, it is also popular for its wonderful coastline and sandy beaches at Veilat, Boulouris and Agay. You’ll also see the backdrop of the Massif de l’Esterel mountain range.
Samboat offers great deals on all boat rentals for these destinations, so go online and book your boating holiday now !