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Day 1
Collection - Monaco

Monaco remains the subject of fascinated scrutiny from around the world, whether for its history or beauty. What matters more, is how much fun you can have there.

From the port, the Casino Square is a short walk and the famous Hotel de Paris’ American Bar is a great spot for aperitifs as is the Twiga Lounge for the young crowd.

Famous Chef Alain Ducasse at Hotel de Paris offers Michelin Star cuisine or you can enjoy an exotic ambiance and unusual flavors in a chic setting of the Buddha Bar.

If you wish to dance the night away, then Jimmy’z is the temple of clubbing open on to a Japanese style lagoon with mini waterfalls and a pagoda.

Places to visit

Casino Square: The renowned square with the infamous casino of Montecarlo and a collection of bars as well as the gardens.

Old town: Located on a high peninsula surrounded by the ocean on three of its sides, the Old Town, with its narrow streets and plentiful boutiques also hosts the palace of Monaco.

Monaco by Julien Lanoy
Day 2
Cap-d'Ail and Èze

This rocky stretch of the coastline is beautiful. Adorned with many beaches, alcoves and ancient towns there is plenty to see, taste and explore.

Enjoy a tranquil lunch at Paloma Beach or continue to Èze Bord de Mer for an intense and lively lunch at Anjuna Beach where you may end up dancing on the table.

An unforgettable dinner in the Village of Èze at Chevre d’Or or Chateau d’Eza with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.

Eze, French Riviera
Day 3
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Continue to St Jean Cap Ferrat, drop anchor and enjoy the water sports activities or a guided tour of two remarkable sites ashore:

The Belle Epoque has left beautiful architectural remains, such as the Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild’s Villa, which is today one of the most visited museums on the Riviera. Admire the décor, the fountains and the immaculate gardens.

Villa Kérylos, an original reconstruction of an ancient Greek abode on the French Riviera. Located on the rocky tip of the Baie des Fourmis in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat's beaches are ideal for peaceful relaxation. Nestling all around the peninsula, they offer a wide range of panoramic views across the sea, the bay of Beaulieu-sur-Mer as well as the famous harbour at Villefranche-sur-Mer. Sunbathers and swimmers can often be found along the paths, around a cove or lying on flat rocks.

St Jean Cap Ferrat
Day 4
Nice

“Nice la Belle” (Nice, the beautiful), as they call it, is the second-most visited place in France, with the third busiest airport of the country.

For decades now, its picturesque surroundings have attracted tourists from all over the world, not only in search of relaxation, but also inspiration.

The city is also known for its strong artistic culture, with some of the Western’s culture most outstanding painters and artists such as Chagall, Matisse, Nikki de Saint Phalle & Tinguely, Arman… Their work is commemorated all over the city and can be admired in many of the city’s museums, like the Musée Marc Chagall, Musée Matisse, Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret, or the famous Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporaine (known as MAMAC, the modern art museum).

Nice, Cot d'Azur by John Jason
Day 5
Antibes

Antibes features a unique tourist profile. The tranquility and the traditional atmosphere of this historical city, Antibes has managed to keep contrasts with the classy buzz of the southern Cap d’Antibes, being a favorite destination of the famous in search of an out-of-the-spotlight refuge.

The historical Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc famed for its glitzy guestbook, offers a delightful sight. On top of all, the almost 50 beaches of the peninsula should not be overlooked, since they count as one of the top attractions of Antibes.

Get the water toys ready for an afternoon of fun. A diving session can organized to experience some of the beautiful sea life in the area (Medical certificate needed).

Later in the afternoon stroll along the beaches and enjoy a cocktail at sunset before heading back to Sedative.

Places to visit

Museums: The major museums of the city can make a great outing, these include; the Absinth Museum, the Picasso Museum and the Naval Museum.

Gardens: Some of the most important tourist sights in Antibes refer to two spectacular gardens, namely, the Exflora Park and the Eilenroc Gardens.

Antibes by Michael Shannon
Day 6
Cannes

Enjoy breakfast underway and drop anchor between the Lerins Islands opposite the Bay of Cannes for a day of sunbathing and watersports activities. In an idyllic and protected natural setting, the Mediterranean's two beauty spots offer visitors a unique blend of flora and fauna and of rich history.

Sainte Marguerite Island is the nearest island to the mainland. Rare Mediterranean plants and migratory birds, shores lapped with translucent water and fragrance of pine and eucalyptus trees. The restaurant La Guerite is a stunning venue for lunch. You arrive by tender and can keep an eye on Sedative at anchor. History lovers will be sure to visit the royal fort: built on a promontory. This military construction was home to the legendary Man in the Iron Mask, imprisoned for over ten years without his true identity or crime really being known. The Sea Museum inside the fort retraces this episode of history amongst other things.

Later in the afternoon enter the Old Port of Cannes for the night. Cannes is known for its Film Festival and La Croisette, a magnificent promenade that divides the grand hotels from their private beaches and is lined by palm trees and designer boutiques.

Going west is a small hill on which the old town known as Le Suquet is situated. It’s worth a visit for the panoramic view of the city.

Places to visit

The Baoli: This fine dining restaurant / lounge is situated in the heart of Port Canto, it’s a magical place, so unique that it resembles no other venue on the French Riviera.

Cannes by Jim Thirion
Sedative Yacht
Day 7
Pampelonne and St Tropez

Spend your last day on Europe’s most famous beach, Pampelonne. A table is waiting for you for a late lunch at the legendary Club 55 or for party fun at one of the local hotspots, Les Palmiers.

Apart from the beaches, you can also explore the coastal footpaths, try your hand at parasailing or scuba diving or spend time sampling the traditional Côte de Provence rosé wine at one of the nearby vineyards.

Moving onto St Tropez itself, formerly a small fishing port that since the forties and fifties has been the preferred destination for the rich and famous.

The village is tiny, the streets are narrow and full of flowers, with terraces and cafes crowded in summer time. The main activity is centered around the old village and the port itself where from June to September the fishing boats share the marina with spectacular sailboats and yachts.

Life in town is relaxed in winter but comes hectic when tourists and celebrities arrive for the summer months. The Place des Lices, in walking distance from the port, is the typical village square with its rows of trees and benches with locals playing “pétanque” (bocce ball). The square is transformed on Tuesdays and Saturdays into a morning market, which is not the typical farmer’s market as there are fruit and vegetable stalls mixed with antiques, art and clothing.

A drink at Café Le Senequier is a must late afternoon to watch the show of people passing by before dinner at Villa La Romana with a final call upon the mythical club Caves du Roy of Hotel Le Byblos.

Places to visit

L’Auberge des Maures: Perfect for a meal out in the heart of St Tropez.

Sunrise at Cap Roux: Spend the previous night at anchor halfway between Cannes and St Tropez at Cap Roux to wake up and admire the magnificent match of the red rocks of the Esterel and the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

St Tropez by Valentin B Kremer
St Tropez by Valentin B Kremer
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