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French Riviera: A Summer Along the Côte d'Azur

Coast & Sea — Nice · Monaco · Saint-Tropez
7 Days · 6 Nights
From USD 32,000+ per person
"The Mediterranean at its most considered — land, sea, and the particular light of the Côte d'Azur in summer."
The Journey

Along the
Azure Coast

The French Riviera has been the subject of European desire for two centuries — and for good reason. The light here is unlike anywhere else on the Mediterranean coast: sharper in the morning, warmer in the late afternoon, and possessed of a quality that made painters abandon the north in large numbers and settle on this particular strip of coast from Nice to Menton. The sea is correspondingly extraordinary: the colour of lapis lazuli in deep water, turquoise over the limestone shallows, and animated by the kind of breeze that makes sailing feel like the most natural thing in the world.

This seven-day itinerary integrates land and sea with the seamlessness the Riviera demands. A night in Nice to arrive without urgency; coastal exploration toward Monaco; embarkation aboard the Four Seasons Yacht — the most considered vessel currently operating in Mediterranean charter waters — for four nights of sailing between Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and the broader Riviera coast.

The Four Seasons Yacht carries its own philosophy: the service standards of a Four Seasons hotel, applied to a vessel that moves. Private chef. Dedicated crew. A programme of coastal excursions designed around the guests aboard rather than a fixed schedule. This is the French Riviera experienced as it deserves to be — unhurried, exclusive, and surrounded by the full intelligence of the Mediterranean summer.

Signature Moments

Six Encounters
with the Riviera

The Côte d'Azur at the pace it demands — unhurried, exclusive, and surrounded by the full intelligence of the Mediterranean summer.

01
Nice — The First Night, Without Urgency
The Promenade des Anglais at the hour the light turns amber, dinner in the Vieux-Nice, and the understanding that the Riviera begins before the yacht does.
02
Embarkation Aboard the Four Seasons Yacht
Private chef, dedicated crew, a programme designed around the guests aboard rather than a fixed schedule — Four Seasons service standards applied to a vessel that moves.
03
Monaco — The Casino Square at Anchor
The harbour at night from the water, the Casino above, and the particular arithmetic of a principality that measures prosperity in square metres — Monaco as it appears only from the sea.
04
Saint-Tropez — Before the Afternoon Crowds
The place du village at nine in the morning when the fishermen are still ahead of the tourists, the Musée de l'Annonciade for Signac and Matisse, and the return to the yacht before the road fills.
05
The Light That Made the Impressionists Move South
The late afternoon light on the water between Cannes and Antibes — the specific quality that sent Monet, Renoir, Matisse, and Picasso to this coast and kept them here, visible from the deck at the right hour.
06
Cap d'Antibes — The Peninsula That Fitzgerald Wrote About
The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc from the water, the Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi at Antibes, and the rocky cape where Tender is the Night was written and is still recognisably itself.
Curated Highlights

What Defines This Journey

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Four Seasons Yacht — Hotel Standards at Sea
The Four Seasons Yacht brings the group's signature service philosophy to Mediterranean waters: private chef, dedicated crew, and an itinerary built entirely around the guests aboard. The vessel anchors where you want; departs when you are ready.
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Seamless Land and Sea Integration
One night in Nice for arrival. Coastal exploration toward Monaco. Then four nights aboard — moving between Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and the broader Riviera at a pace that the Mediterranean itself seems to approve of.
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Monaco — The Principality at Its Most Refined
The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo occupies the most considered address in the principality — directly above the Casino Square. Monaco explored without crowds, without a schedule, and with the particular intelligence of a place that has been perfecting luxury for a very long time.
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Saint-Tropez — Beach Clubs and Open Water
Pampelonne Beach in high summer — the particular atmosphere of Riviera beach club culture, where the serious business of the morning is choosing which sun lounger faces the right direction. Alongside: sailing into the bay at dusk, when the village turns gold.
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Riviera Art and Architecture
The Riviera built itself around the arts: Matisse in Nice, Picasso in Antibes, Cocteau in Menton, the Fondation Maeght above Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The itinerary allows for a morning of serious looking followed by an afternoon of serious swimming.
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Relaxed Yet Refined Pace
The Riviera rewards those who do not try too hard. This itinerary is constructed around the understanding that the most memorable moments on the Mediterranean coast are the unscheduled ones — a particular anchorage, an unexpected village, an evening that extends without apology.
Sample Itinerary

Key Moments & Movements

The French Riviera operates best in June, July, and September — when the light is at its most extraordinary and the sea has reached the temperature that makes spending the afternoon in it feel like an obligation rather than a luxury. August is available; the crowds are simply part of the atmosphere.

Every Richseen journey is individually crafted. Your private consultant will tailor each day to your preferences, pace, and passions.

Day 1
Nice Arrival — Côte d'Azur First Light
Private transfer from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to the Hotel Negresco — the most distinctive address on the Promenade des Anglais, with its Belle Époque dome and its collection of artworks accumulated over a century of hosting the world's most discerning guests. Evening: the old town of Nice, where the market closes and the restaurants open simultaneously.
Hotel Negresco, Nice
Day 2
Nice & Monaco — Coastal Exploration
Morning in Nice: the Cours Saleya market, the Musée Matisse in the Cimiez neighbourhood, or simply the Promenade des Anglais at the pace it was designed for. Afternoon drive along the Moyenne Corniche to Monaco — the middle coastal road, above the sea and below the cliffs. Evening at the Hôtel de Paris, directly above the Casino Square.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Day 3
Embark Four Seasons Yacht
Morning in Monaco — the Oceanographic Museum, the Prince's Palace district, or the private gardens that overlook the harbour. Early afternoon: transfer to the dock and embarkation aboard the Four Seasons Yacht. The vessel departs into the western Mediterranean as the afternoon light settles on the water and the coast of the principality recedes behind the stern.
Four Seasons Yacht
Day 4
Saint-Tropez — Pampelonne and the Bay
The vessel anchors in the bay of Saint-Tropez in the morning. Tender ashore for Pampelonne Beach — the particular atmosphere of the Riviera's most celebrated beach clubs, where serious leisure is conducted with the commitment it deserves. Sailing into the harbour at dusk; the village of Saint-Tropez visible from the water in the last light of the afternoon.
Four Seasons Yacht, Saint-Tropez
Day 5
Cannes & the Riviera — Leisure and Open Water
The vessel moves east along the coast toward Cannes — stopping for swimming at a limestone anchorage accessible only by sea, before reaching the Bay of Cannes in the afternoon. The Îles de Lérins are visible from the water: Sainte-Marguerite, where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned, and Saint-Honorat, where Cistercian monks have been making wine since the fifth century.
Four Seasons Yacht, Cannes
Day 6
Monaco — Return and Disembarkation
The final morning aboard — breakfast on the deck as the vessel approaches Monaco from the west. Disembarkation in the Port Hercule. The afternoon is free: the Grand Prix circuit on foot, the Collection de Voitures Anciennes, or simply a table at a terrace above the sea. Evening at the Hôtel de Paris before departure preparations.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Day 7
Departure — The Riviera Recedes
Private transfer to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport or Monaco Heliport for onward journey. The Mediterranean summer continues without you — which is, perhaps, the best reason to return.
Luxury Stays

Where You Rest Matters

Promenade des Anglais, Nice
Nice — 1 Night
Hotel Negresco
Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France
The most recognised address on the Côte d'Azur — a Belle Époque landmark on the Promenade des Anglais with a collection of artworks accumulated over a century of hosting artists, heads of state, and the simply discerning. Each room is individually decorated; the entire property is a registered French historic monument.
French Riviera, Mediterranean
At Sea — 4 Nights
Four Seasons Yacht
Mediterranean — Nice to Monaco
The Four Seasons Yacht applies the group's signature service philosophy to Mediterranean charter waters: private chef, dedicated crew, and an itinerary constructed entirely around the preferences of the guests aboard. The vessel anchors where the light is best; the crew anticipates what has not yet been requested.
Casino Square, Monaco
Monaco — 1 Night
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Casino Square, Monaco
Directly above the Casino Square — the most considered address in a principality that has been refining the concept of considered addresses since 1863. The cellar beneath the hotel is one of the oldest continuously operating wine collections in Europe; the view from the upper suites encompasses the entire harbour and the Mediterranean beyond.
Exclusive Experiences

Moments Designed for You

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Under Sail
Four Seasons Yacht — Mediterranean Charter
Four nights aboard a vessel crewed entirely for you — the itinerary adjusting to the wind, the light, and the preferences expressed over breakfast. The French Riviera is best understood from the water, looking back at the coast from a reasonable distance.
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Beach Club
Pampelonne — Saint-Tropez
Pampelonne Beach in high summer — Club 55, Nikki Beach, or Tahiti Plage — where the serious business of leisure is conducted with the full commitment the Mediterranean demands. Arrival by tender from the anchored vessel; departure at the moment the afternoon light becomes irresistible.
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Art & Culture
Matisse, Picasso, and the Riviera Masters
The Riviera's art institutions are among the finest in France: the Musée Matisse in Nice, the Musée Picasso in Antibes, the Fondation Maeght above Saint-Paul-de-Vence. A morning of serious looking followed by an afternoon of serious swimming is the correct sequence.
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Golden Hour
Corniche Drive — Nice to Monaco
The three Corniche roads above the Riviera coast — Grande, Moyenne, and Basse — offer three entirely different perspectives on the same sea. The Moyenne Corniche in late afternoon, with the light on the water and Eze visible on its rock above, is one of the most beautiful drives in Europe.
Visual Journey

Through the Lens

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Every detail — from your first evening in Nice to your final morning above the Casino Square — is composed entirely around you. Speak with your dedicated Richseen journey consultant today.

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