Cruise 2 Nice – Monaco

Cruise 2 Nice – Monaco – Port Grimaud
Day 1
After settling onboard, the evening can be spent strolling around
the old town of Nice. The old town is a fantastic area to stumble
across the many bars and restaurants or simply people watch on
the Cours Seleya. An interesting restaurant to visit would be “La
Petite Maison”. The food is “high end” provencal, although casual;
often frequented by stars such as Michael Caine! Booking in
advance is essential. +33 493 92 59 59
Day 2
Having departed Nice after a leisurely breakfast we will then head
to Villefranche for lunch at anchor. Villefranche is a deep, natural
bay, often busy yet tranquil.
After a leisurely afternoon we will head towards Monaco
(approximately 30 minutes) to spend the night in this spectacular
harbour. In Monaco, you will find plenty to do – perhaps a visit
to…
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Day 2 Con’t the Casino (don’t forget passports!), then a visit to the world
famous Jimmy’z nightclub to complete your birthday celebrations.
Should you choose to eat ashore there is a fantastic, very casual,
restaurant at La Turbie called La Fontaine (+33 493 28 52 79). Here
you will find the workman rubbing shoulders with the rich and
famous.
Day 3
Following a 14:00pm departure from Monaco we will then head to
Cap Ferrat for a late lunch, the travel time from Monaco is
approximately 20 mins. Cap Ferrat is a great place to take a swim
and maybe indulge in a spot of water sports.
Having departed Cap Ferrat we will head towards Antibes,
(approximately 1 hour). Antibes often dubbed “the capital of
yachting” is full of the charm and bustle that you would expect
from a historical fishing town. There are many good restaurants to
choose from here, including the famous Michelin starred “Bacon”
(+33 493 61 50 02), Le Vieux Murs (+33 493 34 06 73) – both would
need a reservation. After dinner there are plenty of small bars to
choose from along the narrow cobbled streets and naturally
protected port.
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Day 4
With a travelling time of 45 minutes we will arrive at the Iles de
Lerins, this is made up of two islands, located just off the palm
beach point of Cannes. The smaller of the two islands, Ile de
Honorat is home to an active monastery; the second and larger
island is called Marguerite. There are a few small restaurants and
an old prison which can be visited. The prison, allegedly, is where
King Louis XIV's twin brother was held – the man in the iron mask!
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Cannes (old port) itself is only a short trip, 10 minutes, from the
islands. Once in Cannes, well known for its shopping and
glamorous hotels is a wonderful place to take a walk down the
famous promenade. There’s a great seafood restaurant in Cannes
called “Brun” (+33 493 39 21 87), located within 2 minutes walk
from the port, it serves great seafood (arguably the best on the
coast), it has a very laissez faire feel – “shabby chic”, highly
recommended, reservation may be possible. Cannes also has a
casino located just next to the port.
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Day 5
Departing Cannes at midday, we could take a coast hugging
cruise in the direction of St Tropez, cruising along the Esterel, well
known for its’ bright red rock. Stopping for lunch and a swim at
Cap du Dramont, which is a “local” beach resort area – not too
busy though.
Departing early evening, heading to Saint Tropez. The playground
of the rich and famous, a great place for people watching – the
best view being from the Senequier café on the port, easy to find
with its red tables and chairs! The fish market is superb here
(mornings only), I’m sure the chef would love to shop here for your
lunch the following day. With several restaurants along the port
and around the town you will be spoilt for choice. Hotel Sube is a
popular place for an aperitif.
Day 6
Departing St Tropez after breakfast, heading out of the Golfe de St
Tropez to drop anchor at Pampelonne beach where you will find
the famous beach clubs such as Nikki beach (+33 494 79 82 04),
Club 55 (+33 494 55 55 55), Voile Rouge (+33 494 79 84 34) and
Taihiti beach (+33 494 97 18 02). All of these clubs generally do
two sittings for lunch at 1pm and 3pm. A reservation is essential.
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Day 6 Con’t If a quieter experience is what you would prefer we could continue
around the coast, one bay further, where you find a more relaxed
pace.
Having partied or relaxed, we will head back into the Golfe to Port
Grimaud; known as little Venice it is full of charm and worth a
walk around, or a trip in the tender through all the waterways. You
will find plenty of choice here for drinks, although the restaurants
here are generally touristy.
Day 7
Departing from Port Grimaud after breakfast, heading back in the
direction of Nice. Stopping to anchor at La Napoule for lunch. Here
is also a good opportunity for water sports should you desire.
From here it is approximately 1.25 hours back to Nice.
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The Menu
(not limited to, suggestion only)
Day 1
Lunch:
French onion soup, Comte crouts
Crisp Sea bass, cannelloni beans courgettes, potato dumplings
with lemon oil.
Lavender pannacotta, blueberry compot.
Dinner:
Spiced Carpaccio of tuna, avocado puree, mango chutney.
Roast loin of veal, ceps, artichoke, potatoes. Brandy green
peppercorn sauce and truffles.
Lemon sorbet, citrus fruits, sweet lemongrass soup citrus
crystals.
Day 2
Lunch:
Char grilled salt and pepper calamari, sauce Romesco, rocket,
parmesan.
Chicken Milanese, ratatoulli, sauted potatoes, red onion,
parmesan, rocket salad.
Baked honeyed figs, brandy snap basket, yoghurt ice cream.
Dinner:
Lobster ravioli, Lobster consommé, Tomato and tarragon.
Fillet steak, potato, onion rosti spinach. Red wine jus.
Chocolate fondant, mascapone, drunken cherries.
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Day 3
Lunch:
Pasta lunch.
Anti pasti, minestrone soup, artichoke pesto troffee, Rouget
tomato linguini.
Lemon ricotta cheesecake.
Dinner:
Duck liver parfait with sticky onions, Fennel, orange and pine nut
salad, beetroot syrup.
Grilled John dory, saffron, mussel sauce, asparagus, mashed
potato.
Cherry and almond tartlet, amaretto ice cream.
Day 4
Lunch:
Grilled figs, bresaola, goats cheese dressing.
Monk fished wrapped in prosciutto, fine beans, green olive and
buttered potatoes, sauce grebiche.
Summer berries and crème patisserie tartlets.
Dinner:
Seared local scallops, mint pea puree, salad of crispy bacon, bacon
vinaigrette.
Pan-fried ballantine of Rabbit and Boudin noir, garlic puree. Warm
endive, pine nut sultana salad.
Croissant and Pan o Chocolate bread and butter pudding,
Almanjac prunes Set yoghurt and chocolate sauce.
Day 5
Lunch:
Sweet pepper and tomato bruschetta, rocket and parmesan salad.
Grilled lobster saffron tomato risotto. Sun-dried tomato pesto.
Cherry and almond tartlet, amoretto ice cream.
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Day 5 Con’t Dinner:
Onion bajee’s, vegetable samosa’s, popadoms, dips and pickles.
Chicken madras, lamb dopiaza, aubergine sweet pepper and lentil
dahl, paratha roti.
Frozen mango parfait, chilled raspberry soup.
Day 6
Lunch:
Potato gnocchi sautéed in pesto served with green bean and
tomato salad.
Rack of lamb with a mustard crust, caponata and seasonal greens.
Lemon Meringue pie.
Dinner:
Leek and potato soup, poached oyster.
Miso, roasted garlic marinated Tuna, Loins. oba noodles, miso
broth oven blushed sweet tomato’s.
Rhubarb and ginger crumble, macadamia nuts, pan d’epice
wafers, vanilla ice cream.
Day 7
Lunch:
Gratinee Chicory rarebit served Prosciutto ham.
Salt baked whole sea-bass, samphire, fennel, pomegranate,
almonds, feta.
Bitter chocolate tort, coffee ice cream, Chantilly cream.
Dinner:
Terrine of scallops, apple and pear chutney, toasts
Split Lobster, Grilled with sundried tomato pesto. Saffron,
courgette and tomato risotto.
Tiramisu.
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