The glamour of the Côte d’Azur and the wild beauty of Corsica — French style afloat, from St-Tropez to Bonifacio.
France offers two of the Mediterranean’s most desirable cruising grounds in one country. The Côte d’Azur is glamour distilled — St-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco, chic harbours and golden beaches, the playground of the yachting world for a century. A short sail south lies Corsica, an altogether wilder proposition: fragrant maquis-covered mountains plunging into impossibly clear water, the dramatic cliffs of Bonifacio and the Lavezzi islands. Together they let you pair Riviera sophistication with raw natural beauty, all in the warm, gentle waters of the western Mediterranean.
Our crewed catamarans sail the French Mediterranean through the summer, ready to show you both the glamour and the wild.
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A crewed catamaran is the most refined way to experience the French Mediterranean. On the Côte d’Azur you can anchor off St-Tropez and step ashore for dinner; in Corsica you can drop into a deserted cove for a morning swim. The space and shallow draft of a catamaran suit both worlds, and your crew handles everything — from securing the best berth in a busy Riviera port to finding the quietest Corsican anchorage.
Glamorous one day, wild the next — France lets you have the Mediterranean both ways.
France offers some of the most rewarding sailing in the Mediterranean — warm seas, beautiful coastlines, and anchorages from glamorous to gloriously remote.
Anchor off the legendary harbour, lunch at a famous beach club on Pampelonne, and soak up the glamour of the Côte d’Azur.
Sail beneath the dramatic white limestone cliffs to Corsica’s most spectacular harbour, carved into the rock.
A protected nature reserve of granite islets and turquoise lagoons between Corsica and Sardinia — superb for swimming.
A short sail brings you to the Principality — the Casino, the harbour of superyachts, and Riviera glamour at its peak.
Anchor off the national-park island of pine forests, vineyards and white-sand beaches, car-free and serene.
A classic week pairing Côte d’Azur glamour with Corsican wilderness — tailored by your crew to your pace.
Boarding in Cannes, then a short hop to the Lérins islands. Anchor off Sainte-Marguerite for a first swim in clear water before a quiet evening on board.
A morning sail west to St-Tropez. Anchor in Pampelonne Bay for lunch at Club 55, then evening ashore in the old port.
Sail to the Île de Porquerolles — a protected national park. Walk the eucalyptus trails or simply swim from the boat at Notre-Dame beach.
An overnight passage south to Corsica. Wake to the citadel of Calvi rising from the morning haze.
Sail down Corsica’s wild north-west coast to Girolata — a fishing hamlet inside the Scandola UNESCO reserve, reachable only by sea.
A long, beautiful sail along the Calanche cliffs to Bonifacio. The citadel city rises from white limestone cliffs — book a table in the haute ville.
A final swim in the Bouches de Bonifacio strait before a relaxed sail up Corsica’s east coast to Porto-Vecchio. Optional extension into Sardinia’s Maddalena by request.
France offers two contrasting worlds in one charter: the glamour of the Côte d’Azur — St-Tropez, Cannes, Monaco — and the wild natural beauty of Corsica, with its dramatic cliffs and turquoise coves. Few destinations pair sophistication and wilderness so easily.
June to September is the season. July and August are hottest, busiest and most glamorous, especially on the Riviera; June and September are quieter and more comfortable, with warm seas and fewer crowds.
Yes, though it involves an open-water passage of several hours between the mainland and Corsica. A week allows a taste of both; ten days lets you enjoy each more fully. Alternatively, focus on one for a shorter trip. Your crew will plan the route.
Most begin on the Côte d’Azur, from Nice, Cannes or Antibes, all near Nice Côte d’Azur airport. Corsica-focused charters can start in Ajaccio or Bonifacio. Our team coordinates flights, transfers and private aviation.
In July and August the popular harbours are busy and berths are at a premium, but a catamaran lets you anchor off the glamour and slip away to quieter coves and islands. June and September are much calmer. Our crew knows how to find space even in high season.
Yes. The western Mediterranean’s gentle summer conditions, warm water and short distances suit families well, and there is endless variety ashore. The national-park islands like Porquerolles and the Corsican coves are particularly lovely with children.
Every journey begins with a conversation. Tell us what you have in mind — dates, destinations, group size, experiences — and your Odyssea agent will craft a proposal tailored precisely to you.
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“The food was delicious/ the atmosphere set by Pavlína was so incredibly relaxing that it is going to be difficult to adjust back to normal life! Every single breakfast was amazing every single lunch was amazing and every single dinner even the late ones were absolutely delicious. We will miss the late night baked Gnocci! It was hard to imagine going out ashore for dinner and having amazing local Greek food and coming back to the boat and it was even better! Pavlina thank you! Christian, thank you for the route suggestions/ maintaining some comfort for Jacob and the non sailors and giving us some speed runs. It was truly a magical feeling sailing this fast with family and friends through the Cyclades. I will never forget going 19.7 knots in 26 knots of true wind past the temple of Poseidon while giving way to the seajets ferry. Incredible experience! Would love to do some racing or something in the future with you - maybe me and Mike - we will keep in touch!
Safe travels to La Grand Motte/Gibraltar/Las Palmas/St Lucia ! Jacob is still saying "boat time"! Will definitely be back again!”
