Working on a Yacht in the French Riviera
Working as crew on a yacht is an opportunity to visit exciting ports, and meet interesting people and in the unique atmosphere of the Côte d’Azur.
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Sailing in France: the beautiful bays of Brittany
Le Golfe du Morbihan is officially one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and the headquarters of “Les plus belles baies du monde” is now in Vannes. And the most popular time to visit? La Semaine du Golfe,…
Too much romance in Paris
Commitment is not always a ball and chain; in Paris it’s a padlock. On the Pont des Arts, thousands of romantic couples lock their promise to the railings of the bridge creating a dilemma for the authorities.
57 year-old French skipper “pulverizes” solo Atlantic crossing record.
Francis Joyon has just crossed the invisible finish line of his solo North Atlantic crossing in 5 days, 2 hours and 56 minutes. He managed to break the previous record by over 16hours
Boating in France: a glossary
Here is a list of some of the key words that you may come across during your boating holiday in France.
Why buy in Saint Tropez
Saint Tropez is a town dedicated to art, culture and tradition. Celebrities, artists and writers all fell under its spell in the 1950s. Back then one could bump into Picasso, Francoise Sagan and Jacques Prévert amongst others…
Onion Johnnies
“French Onions”Onion Johnny is the nickname given to the French farmers and agricultural labourers that sell distinctive pink onions door-to-door in England, Wales and Scotland.
