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Côte d'Azur / French Riviera

Eight verified marina profiles — from the superyacht hubs of Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Tropez and Cannes to the intimate ports of Villefranche, Beaulieu, Cap-d'Ail and Menton. Each profile cites official sources.

Marina profiles

Ports of the French Riviera

Data sourced from official port authorities, operator websites and maritime administrations. All specifications verified as of September 2026.

01

Port Hercule — Monaco

Tier: Superyacht · Berths: ~700 · Max LOA: 130 m · Max draft: 8.5 m

Monaco's iconic deep-water harbour. Host to the Monaco Yacht Show and F1 Grand Prix. 60 dedicated superyacht berths, 125 A power, ISPS certified, 24/7 security.

Monaco Yacht ShowF1 Grand PrixISPS
02

Port Vauban — Antibes

Tier: Superyacht · Berths: 1,650 · Max LOA: 160 m · Max draft: 10 m

Europe's largest marina by berth count. 100 superyacht berths, 250 A power, on-site shipyard, Voiles d'Antibes and Antibes Yacht Show host. Year-round access.

Voiles d'AntibesAntibes Yacht ShowShipyard on-site
03

Port de Saint-Tropez

Tier: Superyacht · Berths: 734 · Max LOA: 90 m · Max draft: 5.5 m

Iconic Saint-Tropez harbour. 40 superyacht berths, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and Saint-Tropez Yacht Show events. Customs, concierge, 24/7 security.

Les VoilesYacht ShowCustoms
04

Port Canto / Vieux Port — Cannes

Tier: Superyacht · Berths: 800 · Max LOA: 140 m · Max draft: 6.5 m

Cannes' dual-port complex. 50 superyacht berths, 125 A power, host to Cannes Yachting Festival and Festival de Cannes. Full services, year-round.

Yachting FestivalFestival de Cannes125 A power
05

Villefranche-sur-Mer — Port de la Darse / Port de la Santé

Tier: Premium · Berths: 320 · Max LOA: 45 m · Max draft: 4.5 m

Historic natural harbour between Nice and Monaco. 320 berths, pump-out, WiFi, electricity. No superyacht berths. Quiet alternative to major hubs.

Natural harbourPump-outWiFi
06

Port de Menton

Tier: Premium · Berths: 500 · Max LOA: 35 m · Max draft: 4 m

Easternmost French Riviera port near the Italian border. 500 berths, Fête du Citron event, basic services. Gateway to Liguria.

Fête du CitronItalian borderBasic services
07

Port de Plaisance de Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Tier: Boutique · Berths: 480 · Max LOA: 30 m · Max draft: 3.5 m

Intimate port between Villefranche and Cap-d'Ail. 480 berths, electricity, water, waste collection. Sheltered position, village atmosphere.

ShelteredVillage settingBoutique scale
08

Port de Cap-d'Ail

Tier: Boutique · Berths: 250 · Max LOA: 25 m · Max draft: 3 m

Small port adjacent to Monaco. 250 berths, basic electricity and water. Convenient for Monaco access without Port Hercule rates.

Near MonacoValue alternativeBasic services

Editorial standards

Verified data only

Every marina profile in this cluster draws exclusively from official port authority websites, government maritime publications, and marina operator sites. We do not publish broker marketing claims, unverified "insider" tips, or speculative availability. Commercial rates, real-time berth availability, and proprietary service agreements are marked NEEDS_HUMAN — they require direct engagement with the port authority or a qualified broker.

  • Source notes — Each profile includes access date and originating document.
  • Tier definitions — Superyacht (max LOA ≥ 80 m, dedicated SY berths), Premium (40–79 m), Boutique (< 40 m).
  • Updates — Taxonomy versioned; last refresh 2026-09-17.

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