One of the greatest holiday destinations in Europe is the French Riviera, which is known in France as the Cote d'Azur. It is located on the southeastern coast of France with a sprawling 300km-stunning coastline. Imagine glamorous beaches, prestigious French estates, post card views and luxurious nightlife. All these are just a few of the many reasons why the French Rviera is very popular across Europe.

Nice, the capital of the area is one of the most popular cities. It's very accessible to the tourists, with its international airport and rapid trains. Although it's a commercialized city, you will still find its old town heritage and be greeted with red-tiled roofs and shops along narrow streets. You can also take a stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais that stretches for about five miles along the beach.

Situated next to Nice is known as one of the most beautiful places to visit, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. This place is a very famous holiday destination of the European millionaires. With elegant and luxurious beaches and topped with warm climate.

Don't miss the lively town of Antibes. Here you can see a wide selection of French restaurants and shops. Antibes is known for its natural beauty and is the home of the world's largest and most expensive yachts.

There is also the very famous St. Tropez. It's a high-end place surrounded with beautiful white sand beaches and a very stylish and elegant nightclubs. It is known as the playground for the A lists and the Hollywood's elite that's why people watching and celebrity watching is one of the favorite pass time here. Aside from sun tanning, you can sit at the outdoor café's and just enjoy the glamour around. You would not want to miss the nightclubs here in St. Tropez such as the high society Les Caves du Roy club.

A trip to the Cote D'Azur will not be complete without visiting the famous Cannes. This is the home of the Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals that gets very lively with Hollywood stars and journalists every May each year. Be sure to drop by the Allee des Etoiles where the pavement is lined up with hand imprints of 300 over stars. Definitely you will be entertained with the jet set lifestyle of the stars. This is also the place to be if you are a fan of shopping in exclusive boutiques and designer labels. You can go to the Rue d'Antibes where you will not be disappointed with a wide selection of designer clothes and labels. Also check out the Boulevard de la Croisette if you want to shop for Dior and Channel labels. It is surely a dream place for women of all ages.

There are many events happening in Cannes. There is the fireworks display at the bay on the 4th of July independence day. There is also a musical festival on July and that is the Les Nuits Musicales du Suquet.

A holiday in the French Rivirea is truly a great escapade with white beaches, sparkling blue waters and exquisite lifestyle. There are just too many lists of things to do. Make your trip worthwhile by visiting all these towns and cities and what better way to do it is by chartering a yacht.

Yacht charter is very popular whether you are at Nice or St. Tropez or Cannes. It's an essential part to make the most of your trip and in fact it's the best way to enjoy your holiday. There are many types of yacht's to choose from depending on your budget. You can sail to St. Tropez or Monaco and explore the vast coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea.

Imagine being in a yacht, partying like a rock star and experiencing the glamour of French and Parisian lifestyle. So what are you waiting for? Start planning for your great summer holiday in the French Riviera!

About the Author: Michael Montana is owner of a yacht charter company providing tailored motor and sail yacht charter packages to suit all budgets. Families and Corporate parties wishing to learn more about private yacht charter vacations can contact him at http://MontanaYachts.com/