The must-see marinas
of the French Riviera

Port of Saint-Tropez

The port of Saint-Tropez is undoubtedly the most famous marina in the world—an absolute symbol of Mediterranean glamour since the 1950s and the arrival of Brigitte Bardot. Every summer, the quays of the old port are transformed into a parade of superyachts, prestigious sailboats, and motorboats. The atmosphere is unique: café terraces border the pontoons, celebrities mingle with yachtsmen, and the maritime tradition of this fishing village coexists with contemporary luxury.

The Old Port, with its colorful houses in the background and its fishermen's huts converted into galleries, offers one of the most photographed panoramas on the Riviera. Nautical events—Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in particular—bring together each autumn a concentration of classic sailboats and racing yachts that is unique in the world.

Port Hercule — Monaco

Port Hercule is the only deep-water port in the Principality of Monaco—a natural harbor protected by two breakwaters that accommodates some of the world's largest superyachts. During the Monaco Grand Prix, the pontoons are transformed into private floating grandstands, with boats serving as VIP suites facing the circuit. The Monaco Yacht Show, held every September, is the world's largest luxury yacht show.

Port Hercule's location is exceptional — at the foot of the Rock of Monaco, facing the sea, with the Principality's skyscrapers as a backdrop. The services for superyachts there are among the most sophisticated in the Mediterranean.

Port of Cannes — Old Port & Port Canto

Cannes boasts two complementary ports—the lively and centrally located Old Port at the foot of the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals, and Port Canto to the east, newer and more geared towards larger vessels. The Old Port of Cannes is one of the most beautiful waterfronts in France—its palm-lined quays, restaurant terraces, and the Lérins Islands opposite create a setting of distinctive elegance. During the Cannes Film Festival, the yachts moored in the Old Port become exclusive reception platforms.

Port Vauban — Antibes

Port Vauban in Antibes is the largest marina in Europe in terms of capacity—it can accommodate over 1,600 boats, including a "Billionaires' Quay" area reserved for superyachts over 24 meters. The Antibes marina serves as the winter base for many large yachts cruising the Mediterranean—the city lives and breathes the luxury yachting industry year-round. Shipyards, equipment suppliers, and professional skippers are concentrated here like nowhere else.

Port Grimaud

Port Grimaud is a lakeside town entirely built from 1966 onwards by the architect François Spoerry—a seaside community where each house has a private mooring at the foot of its terrace. Nicknamed the "Venice of Provence," it replicates the architecture of traditional Provençal villages in a completely nautical, car-free setting. The result is a unique, picturesque, and highly sought-after environment for luxury real estate with moorings.

Port of Nice — Lympia

Nice-Lympia marina is one of the oldest on the French Riviera—dug out in the 18th century in what was then a natural lagoon. Its quays with their colorful facades, seafood restaurants, and newsstands give it a more down-to-earth and authentic atmosphere than its neighboring ports. A departure point for ferries to Corsica and Sardinia, it is also a home port for many cruising sailboats.

Villefranche-sur-Mer harbor

The bay of Villefranche is one of the most beautiful natural bays in Europe—with waters 90 meters deep that allow even the largest ships to anchor, framed by the headlands of Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Superyachts transiting the Mediterranean regularly choose it as an anchorage for its beauty, its sheltered location, and its proximity to Monaco and Nice. The village of Villefranche, with its colorful medieval streets along the waterfront, is one of the most charming on the French Riviera.