| e is a highly diverse country. Think of its climate | | | | The island of Corsica, off the Mediterranean coast |
| alone. A combination of stormy summers, lesser rain, | | | | offers a wide selection of ports and incredibly beauty. |
| and colder winters exists inland. Close to the Alpine | | | | As with any France destination, it is ideal to visit |
| mountains, the temperature can even fall below | | | | Corsica outside of the peak summer season, as you |
| freezing point. Meanwhile, people who are living in the | | | | will struggle to get space, even at anchorages. |
| southeast region will experience a French climate | | | | Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is a favorite holiday |
| perfect for a little sailing in Mediterranean. | | | | destination for sailors from nearby countries, as well |
| Yacht charter in France in the famous Côte | | | | as, of course, the French. West coast and East coast |
| d'Azur is in many ways more fitted to those who | | | | offer the best facilities and services, so if you require |
| prefer to find their pleasures ashore. Sailing into such | | | | repairs head to either Ajaccio or Bastia. |
| glittering places as St Tropez, Cannes or Antibes is | | | | Sailing through the famous Côte d'Azur means |
| an experience that is difficult to find anywhere else | | | | choosing either of the two fantastic Mooring |
| and it is worth the long diversion just to spend some | | | | locations: Nice or Hyères. The glamour of Nice |
| time among the most beautiful collection of yachts in | | | | could be attributed to how the people were able to |
| the world. Excellent facilities are at Antibes, in the St | | | | keep their long-standing customs and traditions. Day |
| Tropez-Cogolin area and in Toulon. Many harbours | | | | in and night, there are numerous activities you can |
| east of Toulon charge from noon to noon, not on | | | | explore. Cours Saleya, a very colorful Nice market, is |
| the basis of a 24 hour period from arriving. Also, | | | | filled with vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Drop by |
| there is plenty of charter yachts available in this area | | | | -François Square for experience the lively fish |
| but crew experience could be tricky. | | | | market. |
| Close to the French Riviera is Cannes, a little city and | | | | Hyeres, on the other hand, is a French coast lined |
| commune located in the southern part of France. | | | | with culture and fine cuisine. Its mountains meet the |
| Besides hosting one of the prestigious art festivals in | | | | sandy and windy bays of the country. The place is |
| the world, the Cannes Film Festival, many tourists | | | | also an invitation for a good look at the Golden |
| flock Cannes to enjoy its yacht marina. Taking a stroll | | | | Islands. It features unspoilt preserves of nature such |
| means feeding your eyes with the loveliest docked | | | | as the Ile de Port-Cros and Ile de Porquerolles. |
| sailing yachts and motorboats owned by some of the | | | | There is a system of winds that blow from the |
| richest Europeans. When the weather seems fitting | | | | coast towards the centre of the sea. These winds |
| for a Mediterranean cruise, you can watch a majority | | | | have different names, depending on location: Scirroco, |
| of them gliding through the crystal blue waters of | | | | Ghibli, Khamsin, Meltemi, Etesian, Bora, and Mistral all |
| French Riviera. For the average tourists, however, | | | | blow from the land towards the sea. Prevailing winds |
| you can find perfect view of them in Quai St. Pierre. | | | | are northerly and South Westerly, South Westerly |
| The principality of Monaco depends on its tourism for | | | | (occasionally very strong to gale force) due to |
| a bigger portion of its income. Every year, numerous | | | | endless stream of low pressure cyclones arriving |
| tourists arrive in its ports to while away time in their | | | | from the Atlantic Ocean. Winds along the |
| casinos or to simply relax in its pleasant climate. Sailing | | | | Mediterranean coast and Corsica are more variable, |
| in Mediterranean is most convenient in Monaco as it | | | | but generally less severe. |
| continuously improves its piers and harbors. This is to | | | | Sailing in Mediterranean means bringing with you a |
| accommodate the growing number of cruise ships | | | | lifetime of wonderful memories. It's more than just |
| hoping to dock in there. Monaco is also very near to | | | | cruising along the river or the sea. It also implies |
| the French Riviera, which is sought after because of | | | | meeting wonderful French locals and simply relaxing |
| its splendid beauty. | | | | into France's beautiful midday sun. |