France sailing guide 2025 – Côte d’Azur and Corsica routes

From Porquerolles’ beaches to Corsica’s granite cliffs, France delivers refined harbours and unforgettable anchorages.

Why sail France

• Glamorous ports, excellent provisioning and dining.
• Short hops along the Riviera, adventurous passages to Corsica.
• Clear water reserves: Port‑Cros, Scandola.

Best time to visit

7‑day Côte d’Azur sampler

Hyères – Porquerolles – Port‑Cros – St‑Tropez – Cannes – Antibes – Nice.

Corsica west coast (7–10 days)

Calvi – Girolata – Scandola – Porto – Ajaccio – Propriano – Bonifacio.

Don’t miss

Esterel red cliffs, Lavezzi islands, Bonifacio’s limestone fjord.

Charterwerk tips

Med mooring etiquette: lazy lines & stern‑to. Call ahead in July/August; use our best price guarantee on premium berths.