Côte d’Azur from St Tropez to Monaco, 7 days

Step ashore and explore the winding paths and sun-drenched vineyards of Ile de Port Cros.
The island was declared a National Park in 1963 and cars are banned - not even a moped disturbs the peace. At La Vigie, there is an old observatory which, from its 196 metre-high vantage point, offers stunning views of the entire archipelago and the Provencal coast.

Cruise to the lively Pampelonne Beach for a morning of water sport activities or visit one of the local vineyards before the action begins on the beach. The three-mile stretch of sand is lined with restaurants, including the renowned Club 55 with its casually chic style and Jeroboams of rosé.

A morning cruise will take you towards the glittering Bay of Cannes, taking in the Iles de Lerins on the way. The old town of Cannes is known as Le Suquet and sits high above leafy squares and the old port.
The traditional narrow streets wind steeply uphill to the ancient fortifcation, church and square. The views are of course spectacular with the whole town displayed at your feet, framed by the Baie de Cannes and the Massif Esterel mountains. Stroll past the boutiques that line the stylish Croisette in the afternoon and dine at the Michelin restaurant La Palme d' Or at the Hotel Martinez, followed by drinks and dancing at the Bâoli.

Anchor in the bay of Juan Les Pins, famously captured in colour by both Monet and Picasso, and spend the afternoon relaxing on deck or dive on in for some more water sport activities. Take the tender to the private jetty of the five-star Eden Roc Hotel for dinner with an awe-inspiring view of the bay and beyond.

Cruise to the deep horseshoe bay of Villefranche sur Mer - one of the most beautiful anchorages along the Côte d' Azur.
The charming town cascades down the hillside to the sea and the scenic harbour is fringed with pastel-coloured buildings and medieval streets. Venture up to the nearby medieval hilltop village of Eze where you will find two of the best restaurants in the world - the Chèvre d' Or and the Château Eza.
The views are stunning from Eze.