Nice is the largest city on the French Riviera and its Vieux-Port and airport give it a practical advantage as a charter base that complements its considerable cultural appeal. A 50 metre charter yacht in Nice adds a sky lounge, a beach club and a crew of ten to twelve to immediate proximity to Villefranche-sur-Mer, the deepest and most sheltered natural harbour on the coast. The bay of Villefranche, just around the Cap de Nice headland, is one of the finest overnight anchorages on the Riviera and gives a 50 metre yacht room to swing at anchor in most conditions.
The South of France fleet at 50 metres draws from Benetti, Feadship, Amels and other major yards with modern build dates. Interior volumes support a main salon, formal dining and a separate sky lounge, giving guests three distinct spaces for different parts of the day. Stabilisers at anchor are standard and appropriate given the Riviera swell pattern.
Weekly rates for a 50 metre charter yacht in Nice run from approximately 100,000 to 220,000 euros in high season. The advance provisioning allowance for fuel, food, port fees and water sports adds 30 to 35 per cent on top. July and August peak at the highest rates. June and September offer stable conditions at lower cost, and the charter season extends from May to October on the French Riviera.
From Nice the eastern and western Riviera circuits are both within easy reach, with Monaco one hour east, Antibes two hours west and the Lerin Islands thirty minutes beyond.
