France Sailing Tours & Trips | Intrepid Travel IL

What’s the best way to experience the French Riviera? Aboard a yacht, of course, with a glass of champagne.

A white-washed coastline, the sparkling waters of the Ligurian Sea, clipping past superyachts of the rich and famous with the salty sea breeze in your hair... A sailing adventure in France is the perfect way to indulge in the good life, minus the hefty price-tag. Explore hidden coves and celebrated cities, soak up the sun on unspoilt beaches, enjoy morning swims, and indulge in some of the finest cuisine on the planet. Anchors aweigh.

Our sailing tours in France

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice

8 Days From $1,726

Sail from Marseille to Nice along France's gorgeous Cote d'Azur. Stop in at the...

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Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille

8 Days From $1,726

Embrace Mediterranean life while sailing along the French Riviera, taking in the high...

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Highlights of sailing in France

Iles d’Hyeres archipelago

Made up of four islands in the Mediterranean, the Iles d’Hyeres archipelago is often referred to as the Islands of Gold, and it’s easy to see why. The national park, which is off-limits to cars, consists of golden beaches, sun-kissed shorelines, pine forests and olive groves, making it the perfect spot for hiking, cycling, swimming and wandering.

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St Tropez

Dreaming of a life of fame and fortune? We can’t really help you achieve that, but we can give you a taste of it in St Tropez. Once a quiet fishing village, the town shot to fame in the 1950s thanks to one Brigitte Bardot. While it’s overrun by tourists during the summer months, it’s still possible to experience the real St Tropez in the low season – sunning yourself on a quiet beach, sipping an aperitif in a cobbled plaza, or indulging in fresh-caught seafood in a beachfront restaurant.

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Our boats

Beneteau Cyclades 50.5

In France, you’ll travel aboard our Beneteau Cyclades 50.5, a classic monohull yacht that’s more spacious than traditional 50 footers. The yacht has five cabins, three showers/toilets and a built-in swim platform, as well as a comfortable deck – the perfect spot to watch the world float by.

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FAQs

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Reviews

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, September 2018

Diana Turner

Great fun and thanks to our skipper Erc a memorable one. Singles need to be prepared to share a double bunk and as with all sailing yachts the common areas are very cramped. Wish we could have spent more time on the Iles de Lerins and sailed out of Marseille but I guess that would have needed another 2 days.

Review submitted 14 Sep 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, August 2018

Hannah Liew

Excellent way to see the Côte d’Azur, particularly if you enjoy sailing, swimming and being out on the water! Highlights were sunset and sunrise in the islands outside of Canne and having a calm early morning swim before the day trippers arrived. Loved mountain biking around Ile de Porquerolles to the beautiful coves, beaches and art gallery. St Tropez for a touch of the high life at beach clubs and in the little streets of the old town.

Review submitted 12 Sep 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, August 2018

Sheila Carbonell

I highly recommend this French Riviera yacht experience without Romain! You won’t regret it!

Review submitted 08 Sep 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, August 2018

Kristy Hickman

Always professional, these tours are fun and get close to the culture of the destination.

Review submitted 03 Sep 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, August 2018

Maja Kjer Nielsen

Great trip. Main focus was on exploring the cities and different areas less on the sailing, maybe because the wind was low.

Review submitted 29 Aug 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, August 2018

Maria de Lourdes Botello

The experience is absolutely wonderful and unforgettable I recommend 100%

Review submitted 25 Aug 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, July 2018

Janelle Sterling

Great week of sailing from Nice to Toulon, you don't sail to Marseille so plan on just exploring places like Cannes, St. Tropez and the islands in between Toulon by boat. Bring lots of sunblock, shower shoes for the port bathrooms and enjoy the beautiful waters off the coast of France. The beaches are great for lounging and swimming and there are also a few cultural sites and activities to get into.

Review submitted 20 Aug 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, August 2018

Alan Webb

A great way to see the Côte d’Azur. Eric our skipper was very helpful and it was great to be able to take a turn at the helm. Take lots of sunscreen.

Review submitted 18 Aug 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, July 2018

Margaret DeBlasi

Intrepid takes care of the details so you can just enjoy yourself and relax. We had a wonderful time and will definitely book another trip. Highly recommend!

Review submitted 10 Aug 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, July 2018

Margie Raman

Great experience apart from having to deal with various personalities and the group dynamics....

Review submitted 02 Aug 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, July 2018

Pilita Napenas

This is the 2nd time we did the Intrepid Tour and I can say that its always beyond our expectations, from making inquiries, the booking and the tour itself were all good experience. They never fail us and we are planning to book another tour again with Intrepid in the future.

Review submitted 01 Aug 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, July 2018

Vicky Brown

Fabulous holiday! Lived up to the other great reviews and I certainly wasn’t disappointed! Hard to control though who else comes on the trip!! Patience and conciliation necessary 😀

Review submitted 30 Jul 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, July 2018

Scott Nash

In all a great journey and experience. Storage for luggage is no issue as the boat is quite sizable even for a group of 10. Would recommend highly. Respect the boat, the captain and each other.

Review submitted 21 Jul 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, July 2018

Sarah Ballard

This is a great trip in a small group setting. Our skipper Eric really made the trip. Became very close with the other passengers and hung out after the tour. Be prepared for very basic accommodations sometimes having to share cabins and beds with strangers (same sex). A trip truly worth it!

Review submitted 14 Jul 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, July 2018

Sarah Robertson

A fantastic trip which allows you to see the French Rivera on a budget, and pull up beside the rich and famous!

Review submitted 14 Jul 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, June 2018

Donal Kerrin

An amazing sailing trip along a world famous coastline with a experienced local skipper guide bringing you to the famous and much lesser known parts which give the Cote d Azur its lustre today.

Review submitted 14 Jul 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, June 2018

Stephanie Hynes

AMAZING! The ocean/sailing views, the new friends, the awesome skipper, the picturesque towns visited, all added to this being one of the best trips of my life! Diving competitions off the boat, shopping in Saint Tropez, art exhibitions on land, biking to secluded beaches... come on... AMAZING! The boat life is not for everyone (small beds/bathrooms), but if you have a sense of adventure and can go with the flow... do it!

Review submitted 12 Jul 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, June 2018

Sabrina Lee

It's a great way to see the all the different towns and islands along the French Riveria.

Review submitted 12 Jul 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, June 2018

Jeremy Stone

I rate this trip very highly indeed. Everything well planned and executed thanks not least to skipper Romain.

Review submitted 30 Jun 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, June 2018

Matthew Cockcroft

Really good, well organised, good skipper, good route, fun holiday, value for money

Review submitted 29 Jun 2018

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure: Marseille to Nice, June 2018

Stephen Liney

A great way to travel. The groups are small and everyone is like minded! Activities are fun and local. It’s a great way to travel

Review submitted 16 Jun 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, June 2018

Fiona Trevelyan

A brilliant trip. Beautiful islands. Relaxing holiday

Review submitted 15 Jun 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure: Nice to Marseille, May 2018

Shivani Patel

A perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, and a definite recommendation. Go for the picture-perfect beaches, azure waters, glitzy towns, the yacht life and the amazing wines!

Review submitted 01 Jun 2018

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille, September 2017

Nicola Rafter

Intrepid is an excellent choice for solo travellers. You have the safety of being in a group with a knowledgeable guide. You also get to do loads of fun activities with a conscience, and meet new friends from all over the world. I’d highly recommend Intrepid.

Review submitted 03 Oct 2017

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille, September 2017

Dyann Russell

Fun simple colloquial adventures, doable by every age and experience, with or without the group! Lossa individual opportunity to do your own things, or with a few of the group, or all. Great interaction with the locals. Fascinating opportunities..lossa learning of daily life where we visit, history if you want , politics and issues if you want . Great photo ops too!!

Review submitted 19 Sep 2017

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice, September 2017

Lisa Pasalic

Sailing is A great way to see these destinations. Easy access from ports to towns allows maximum time in each place. Boat time allows for relaxing in a quiet environment.

Review submitted 18 Sep 2017

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice, August 2017

Angela Andrews

Sailing the Côte d'Azur was a fantastic experience, with an excellent skipper and a great group of people. Swimming off the back of the yacht at anchor was a real highlight, and I have to mention ordering pizza from the pizza catamaran because that was just brilliant. I highly recommend this trip!

Review submitted 15 Sep 2017

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice, August 2017

Katherine Lafranier

This trip was unbelievable. Truly, a once in a lifetime experience. Our skipper, Eric, was very knowledgeable and friendly and navigated the waters of the French Riviera with ease. He was approachable and friendly and offered many tips on what to see in the areas we stopped in. This trip was the perfect mix of chill and physical activity. We swam, biked, hiked and walked around towns but we also lounged on several beaches and sun-tanned on the boat while sailing. Honestly, this trip was so awesome I would probably do the same one again. The south of France in August is exceptionally beautiful and yacht living is quite the experience. Seriously, go!

Review submitted 13 Sep 2017

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice, August 2017

camillus power

Intrepid have a good and safe style of trip for small group tourism and exploration with good opportunities to enjoy a more holistic and less commercial experience as a traveller rather than a standard tourist package

Review submitted 03 Sep 2017

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice, August 2017

Mary Goggin

Minimal packing - you will need less than you think Bring one item of food to share ( good quality chocolate or biscuits). Take every opportunity to explore local towns and bays and woods when in port

Review submitted 18 Aug 2017

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille, July 2017

Kitty Schild

Don't take the Côte d'Azur trip as a single unless you can have your own cabin without paying extra. It's very bad value if you have to pay extra.

Review submitted 09 Aug 2017

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille, July 2017

Cheryl Wilson

Go Intrepid!!! Amazing value and resource. Whole Organization responsive to local cultures and environments. I've made lifelong friends in these travels.

Review submitted 06 Aug 2017

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille, July 2017

Ashlee Lane

Simply stunning and unique way to see the French Riviera! This was a fun & relaxing way to spend time on the beautiful Cote D'Azur and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't get sea sick.

Review submitted 02 Aug 2017

Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice, July 2017

Natacha Anderson

We had a great time sailing the Cote D'Azur with Eric on the yacht Aruba and would definitely recommend the trip to anyone looking for something a little more adventurous than the typical flight+hotel combination :-)

Review submitted 01 Aug 2017

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille, July 2017

Natalie Campbell

The Cote d'Azure sailing trip is a fantastic, relaxing way to experience the beautiful French Riveria. Enjoyed learning some sailing skills, visiting the popular sites and the lesser known island gems.

Review submitted 25 Jul 2017

Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille, June 2017

Elly-Louise Tyquin

The Côte d'Azur sailing tour is a beautiful, unique experience which has everything - relaxation, swimming, hiking, cycling, culture and fun. I would recommend it to couples and groups, if you are a solo traveler I would be wary , as you could be on the trip by yourself. They don't cancel it if only one person

Review submitted 16 Jul 2017