The nautical legacy of the aristocrats

When we think of the French Riviera, all kinds of entertainment immediately come to mind. Walking along the sandy beaches, wandering around picturesque streets of port towns, sitting outside of one of those French cafés with a croissant and a cup of coffee, relishing the cool touch of an evening breeze brought by the Mediterranean tides and just simply being in one of the most renown and highbrow holiday destinations known to Europeans and absorbing the unique atmosphere of this legendary coast will soon become a dream of anyone who realises the joy it brings. And if the French Riviera is the essence of what a coast should offer, the essence of a proper port city is represented by the wonderful city of Marseille with its ports, nautical clubs and yacht rentals.

Marseille, the very name of which became a brand, a synonym with the nautical resort of the finest quality, is the second largest city in France. The weather never fails to satisfy its citizens and visitors: it is sunny for the most part of a year. It comes as no surprise that the tourism industry has been flourishing there, and it is very unlikely that this changes in the decades to come.

Although the region offers a wide range of active entertainment – from visiting museums and exploring old towns to reaching the tops of the numerous mountains or crossing spectacular mountain ridges and wonderful forests growing there – the most natural, obvious possibility that an area located over a sea that has served as a link between European, Asian, and North African cultures provides seems to be sailing. For that reason Marseille may be called one of the biggest yacht charter centres operating by the Mediterranean coast. Our website enables you to find an offer matching your requirements among an endless list of options of renting a yacht in one of the Marseille’s ports.

Its location seems to be the decisive factor of the enormous popularity that this area has won among the enthusiasts of sailing. Marseille is situated on the southern coast of France, relatively close to Monaco. It is not limited by any gulf, so upon setting off we are immediately on the open waters of Mediterranean, ready to head in any direction. Not only is it very easy to explore French waters and visit French islands scattered along the coastline of this country, but also to go further, far from land and revel in the peace and quiet that a majestic sea provides. Nothing stops you from nipping in to other notable French cities such as Toulon or La Ciotat.

Entertainment and relaxation that come from chartering a yacht and spending several days immersing in the one-of-the-kind atmosphere of the place loved and frequently visited by French and British aristocrats is incomparable to any other. We strongly recommend Marseille if this is going to be your first holiday on the decks (we assume that if you are an experienced sailor you have already visited this place – if not, we strongly advise to catch up on that!) not only because of the sole experience of entering the sea, but because of the culture and social legacy that the French Riviera is connected with.