Every year, the Côte d'Azur hosts four yacht shows, the most recent addition being the Antibes Yacht Show (first edition in April 2007). Chandlers, brokers, and yacht suppliers from around the world, along with some of the most prestigious sailing and motor yachts in the industry, come together to one of the yachting capitals of the world.

The Nice Côte d'Azur Boat Show

2008: March (dates to be confirmed).

The Nice Côte d'Azur Boat Show is the first show of the season, providing a clear representation of the products available in the yachting market. A good opportunity to see the latest equipment and go out for a sea trial on one of the latest models.

Travel Information:

• By train: Take the train to the Gare SNCF Nice Riquier, and walk down to the port in (five minutes) following the signs
  • Train timetable on the SNCF website: Click here
• By car: From the A7, take exit Nice Est, and follow the signs to the port. Alternatively, from the A8, take exit Nice Promenade des Anglais, and follow the Promenade all the way to the port
• By bus: Routes number 1, 9, 14 and 20 of the Nice bus all pass the port
  • Bus timetable on the bus line, Ligne d'Azur website

Entrance and tickets: Free for yachting professionals (evidence required). 

• Further information on the Nice Côte d'Azur Boat Show website (in French)

The Antibes Yacht Show 

2008: Thursday 17 April to Sunday 20 April.

Antibes is known as the yachting capital of Europe and the home port of some of the largest yachts in the industry.

Travel Information:

• By train: Take the train to the Antibes SNCF train station, from there follow the signs to the port
  • Train timetable on the SNCF website: Click here
• By car: From the A8, take exit 44 Antibes Sophia Antipolis, then follow the signs in direction of Antibes town centre and then to the port
• By bus: Bus to Antibes from Nice Airport terminal 1. Bus n.200 goes to Antibes via St-Laurent du Var and Cagnes-sur-Mer
  • Bus timetable on the bus line, Ligne d'Azur website
• Free shuttle bus: From all the car parks in Antibes to the show

Entrance and tickets: The main entrance is located in the old port on the Quai des Remparts. Adults €15, free admission for children under 15. Tickets available online: Click here.

Catering: Restaurant on the terrace of the Chantier Naval Opéra. Many restaurants located nearby in the old town of Antibes. See The AngloFILE for Restaurants: Antibes

• Further information on the Antibes Yacht Show website

Antibes CrewShow

2008: Thursday 17 April. 

The CrewShow is a one-day event that takes place during the Antibes Yacht Show. 

• Further information on the Antibes CrewShow website

The Cannes International Boat Show 

2008: Wednesday 10 September to Monday 15 September. 

Since 1977, the Cannes International Boat Show has hosted the biggest names in the yachting industry with some of the most luxurious yachts, up to 200 new models, and all the well-known European and American brokers.

Travel Information:

• By train: Take the train to the Cannes SNCF train station, and follow the signs the the port
• By car: On the A8, take exit Cannes / Mougins and follow the signs to Cannes centre ville, and then to the port
• By taxi: Allo taxi Cannes Tel: 0890 712 227
• Shuttle service: From Nice Airport and Cannes. More information on bus schedules here

Entrance and tickets: Adults €12, free admission for children under 12.

Catering: The new upmarket restaurant, the Riviera Restaurant, located in the old port is open during the six days of the show. There are many restaurants nearby in the centre of Cannes. See The AngloFILE for Restaurants: Cannes.

• Further information on the Cannes International Boat Show website

The Monaco Yacht Show 

2008: Wednesday 24 September to Saturday 27 September.

The Monaco Yacht Show is exclusively dedicated to the luxury yachting industry and has the largest in-water display of super and mega yachts in Europe, with 30 motor and sailing yachts premiering at this year's show.

Travel Information:

• By train: Take the train to the Monaco railway station, then follow the signs for the Sainte Dévote Port
  • Train timetable on the SNCF website: Click here
• By car: On the A8, from Nice take exit n.54 Monaco, from Menton take exit n.57 Roquebrune and follow signs to Moanco centre ville, and then to the port
• Shuttle service: between Nice airport and Monaco every hour from Nice International Airport terminals 1 and 2 
  • More information on bus schedules: Click here
• Parking: The Monaco Yacht Show website lists car parks here and regular shuttle buses for those with reduced mobility: Click here and scroll down the page

Entrance and tickets:

• Members of the public: tickets on sale at the entrance during the show. Free admission for children under 12
• Professional visitors: Four day package at €40, available online only: Click here
• Main entrance: DARSE sud entrance located opposite the restaurant Le Grand Prix

Other events: Private evenings organised by exhibitors in various venues in Monaco, on invitation only.

Catering: The Lounge Restaurant, operated by Le Nôtre, is good for business and formal meetings. There will also be a sushi bar with a terrace overlooking the sea. There are also many restaurants nearby in the centre of Monaco. See The AngloFILE for Restaurants: Monaco

• Further information on the Monaco Yacht Show website

French Riviera and Monaco Event Services and Suppliers

Click on the links below to The AngloFILE for companies offering the following services in English: 

Yacht services

• Boat Sales & Yacht Brokers
• Yacht Management & Insurance
• Yacht Navigation & Communications
• Yachts: New Build
• Yacht Catering, Provisions & Wines
• Yacht Charter & Boat Hire 
• Crew Recruitment Agents
• Crew Uniforms, Interior Suppliers & Decor

Transport services

• Chauffeured Limousines & Coaches 
• Bodyguards & Personal Security 
• Aircraft Charter & Helicopters 

Event services

• Event Planners & Management 
• Event & Meeting Venues
• Catering, Caterers, Cooks & Chefs

Personal Services

• Dress Hire & Tuxedo Rental
• Monaco Designer Shopping 

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