Nice anchors the eastern end of the French Riviera with the Promenade des Anglais, the old Vieux-Port and some of the most varied architecture on the coast. For charter guests, the city gives direct access to Villefranche-sur-Mer just around the Cap de Nice headland, one of the deepest and most sheltered natural bays on the Riviera. A 40 metre charter yacht based in Nice gives eight to twelve guests five or six en-suite cabins, a full crew and the range to reach Monaco, Antibes, the Lerin Islands and Cap Ferrat within a standard week without feeling rushed.
The South of France charter fleet at 40 metres draws from the Riviera pool, with yachts based in the area through the summer season. Motor designs dominate, with deck layouts built for outdoor living and swim platforms that make the sheltered bays east and west of Nice immediately accessible.
Weekly rates for a 40 metre charter yacht in Nice run from approximately 80,000 to 140,000 euros in high season. The advance provisioning allowance covering fuel, provisions, port fees and water sports adds 30 to 35 per cent. June and September offer excellent conditions with lower rates than July and August, and the Nice Jazz Festival in July draws additional demand.
From Nice the eastern Riviera circuit through Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Monaco and Menton is a natural week-long itinerary, with the western arc toward Antibes and Cannes equally accessible.
