ith 300 days of sunshine a year, setting sail on a luxury Nice yacht charter experience is possible whatever the season. Nice Carnival, one of the biggest and most colourful in the world, takes place in February/March and the annual Nice Jazz Festival, established in 1948, takes place in July.

Where are the key yacht charter destinations in Nice?

Nice is a remarkable luxury yacht charter destination on the Cote d’Azur and ideally situated near glamorous Monaco, famous Cannes, sunny St Tropez and other French Riviera resorts. Anchor in the sheltered bay at Villefranche and enjoy your luxury yacht’s watersports toys from giant slides to jet-skis, party at the exclusive beach clubs along the coast, or explore the natural beauty of the islands.

What are the must-visit destinations in Nice?

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Nice on the Promenade des Anglais, taste Côte d’Azur wines at one of the Provençal countryside’s vineyards, or spend the day sunbathing and paddling in the shallow waters at Plage de Passable. For a more cultural experience, visit the Musée Matisse to explore the works of French Painter Henri Matisse as well as a collection of Pablo Picasso’s pieces or stop by St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral. There’s also plenty of opportunities to shop in Nice, with many bespoke boutiques and traditional markets to explore. For a unique French dining experience, book at the Michelin-Star La Rotonde brasserie at the impressive Hotel Negresco.