Aboard the prestigious sailboat L’Atalante, you’ll be able to travel the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, off the coast of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. Through Voile et Patrimoine, you can charter a luxury yacht in Antibes, its home port.
Come and explore the fabulous heritage and natural coastal wonders of the Côte d’Azur, one of the most beautiful regions in France, with Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Brégançon all within easy reach.
You’ll set sail from the charming town of Antibes on the Côte d’Azur. Nestling between Cannes and Nice, this is the home port of the prestigious yacht L’Atalante. It also has a special place in the yacht owner’s heart. A luxury boat in Antibes can be hired for just a short trip or a longer cruise if you like.
Sailing is something you can do at any time of year, whenever it suits you best. The summer season is an unbeatable choice though, when you can look forward to bright sunny days on end. This is the ideal period for experiencing the joys of yachting on the Côte d’Azur and the Varoise coast, from Menton to Marseille. In the summer, the Mediterranean shores are a popular draw for catamarans, yachts, sailboats and motorboats, which you’re sure to encounter during your cruise.
We make our 15 m-long luxury boat available for bareboat charter from Antibes, which means you can hire it without a skipper or crew provided by the owner. In this case, you will need to find a trusted skipper to take responsibility for sailing the yacht during its hire. The boat owner has a list available of skippers that come recommended. Or you can appoint your own skipper, but remember, they must be approved by the yacht owner.
By choosing to charter a luxury boat in Antibes, you’ll be able to head out to the high seas. Your yacht cruise in this vast open natural playground will be an unforgettable experience. However, nothing should be left to chance on this type of trip, which ventures far from the coast. The boat must be robust and reliable. You can count on L’Atalante, which is both comfortable and high-performance. This is an ideal yacht for long-distance sailing. By the same token, your skipper must have sound sailing experience without fail.
L’Atalante is a Dufour 48 Prestige sailing yacht. It was built in 1993 by the Dufour Yachtsshipyard in France. This monohull is approximately 15 metres long and 5 metres wide and boasts all necessary conveniences for a prestigious cruise.
In terms of sleeping capacity, you’ll find three cabins on the boat – one (very) spacious cabin to the rear with a double berth, en-suite shower and toilet, and two cabins at the front, one of which has a double berth and the other a bunkbed. There is a separate shower and toilet at the front of the boat too. A gas hob, microwave and fridge round off the on-board equipment available to clients. You’ll be able to listen to your favourite music in the saloonand the cockpit thanks to the mini HiFi system. A comprehensive range of instruments will help you to navigate with ease: barograph, sextant, electronic chartplotter with 9-inch display screens, speedometer, sounder, autopilot, anemometer, weathervane, log, VHF, SSB and a satellite antenna as an option. There is also a tender with a secondary motor.
This yacht is the perfect boat for sightseeing around this scenic Mediterranean region, fromMenton to Marseille. From Antibes to Nice, you’ll be captivated by the Côte d’Azur’s fascinating landmarks and vibrant cultural scene. You’ll truly be spoilt for choice. There is so much going on all year round, in high and low season alike.
At Voile et Patrimoine, we love our region, one of the most beautiful in France. We’d like to be able to share its extensive beauty with you too. We have therefore made a luxury boat available for you to hire in Antibes! Aboard your yacht, with your trusted skipper at the helm, you can set the course for the Côte d’Azur’s star towns.
And why not start with Antibes? The town harbours picturesque rampart walls and one of the region’s most stunning headlands: Cap d’Antibes. Enjoy a refreshing break in the nearby pine forest of Juan-les-Pins. In Nice, take a relaxing stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais. You could also spend a day visiting glamorous Monaco, whose port is always bustling with stylish yachts.
Further east, the colourful town of Menton, near the Italian border, is called the ‘pearl’ of the French Riviera and you’ll soon see why! Be sure to stop by the legendary port of Saint-Tropez too. South of the village of Ramatuelle, cruise leisurely on towards Cap Taillat and itsunforgettable anchorages, a rugged natural wonder at the tip of the Saint-Tropez peninsula.
Opposite Cannes, draw alongside the islands of Saint-Honorat, one of the gorgeous Lérins Islands. Further west, your luxury cruise will take you to the heavenly islands off Hyères –Levant, Porquerolles, and Port-Cros – not forgetting Brégançon. Keep pointing the compasswest and you’ll reach the idyllic scenery of Marseille’s calanques (rocky inlets) and Château d’If, the castle from which Edmond Dantès managed to escape before becoming the Count ofMonte Cristo. Your skipper will be able to show you myriad other fascinating landmarks during your cruise on the yacht L’Atalante.
And for the most intrepid explorers, how about sailing to Corsica for a week, leaving very early in the morning and dropping anchor at the Cap Corse peninsula?
From January to December, the Côte d’Azur is alive with a wide variety of events. If you hire a luxury yacht in Antibes, you’ll be sure not to miss any of the highlights of the year. Here’s an overview of the events organised along the coast. For yachting enthusiasts, some have a direct connection with sailing and boats.
Contact Voile et Patrimoine to find out when the yacht L’Atalante is available for hire. The boat owner will be delighted to get in touch with you. In high and low season alike, you can enjoy yachting at your leisure from Antibes and around the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.
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