Sailing Closer to Home

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Sailing Closer to Home

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Sailing Closer to Home There has been much talk in recent months

for attracting the world’s rich and famous. During

of the new destinations that Star Clippers will

the day, this is the perfect place in which to soak

sail to, with exciting new itineraries in exotic

up the Mediterranean sun, whilst the evenings

locations such as Indonesia, Singapore, and

are ablaze with casinos, high-end restaurants, and

Thailand. These will commence later this year,

dazzling nightlife. A one-night stay prior to your

following the Star Clipper’s ocean voyage along

cruise will provide a fascinating insight into the

the Suez Canal. For those wanting to take

culture and lifestyle of southern France.

full advantage of the Mediterranean summer, however, there are also many exciting cruise

Corsica

itineraries to choose from.

Following your departure from Cannes, you will spend the best part of three days on the island

One particular itinerary of note is the Corsica,

of Corsica. The first Corsican destination on the

Italy & Regatta St. Tropez cruise, which will

itinerary is Lile Rousse, which is renowned for

see you sail out of the glamorous French city

its prestigious yacht clubs that are represented

of Cannes on board the Star Flyer. Following

in the harbour. The next stop is in Figari, which

departure, you will sail to the islands of Corsica

is known for its long-stretching golden beaches,

and Îles d’Hyères as well as French destinations

presenting the perfect spot in which to soak up the

such as Sanary-Sur-Mer and St. Tropez. We take

Mediterranean sun.

a closer look at some of the highlights you will be able to experience during this 7-night cruise.

Later, in the afternoon, you will visit Bonifacio known for its dramatic land-locked harbour and

Cannes

citadel town, which is perched atop of a seemingly

Beautiful beaches are linked together by cobbled

impenetrable cliff. Your time in Corsica comes

streets in this fabulous French city, which is known

to an end with a visit to the island’s capital city,

Ajaccio, where you will be able to delve into the

Chapelle Notre Dame-de-Pitie, which was built in

history of Napoleon and even visit the house in

1560, will provide you with a breath-taking view

which he was born.

over the whole of Sanary-Sur-Mer. Other sites of significance in the town include the 19th-century

Îles d’Hyères

Eglise Saint Nazaire gothic revival church and Tour

The Îles d’Hyères is an island group made up of

romaine, a 14th-century medieval construction.

four Mediterranean islands, each of which is no larger than 1,300 hectares. Each of the islands was

St. Tropez

bought by the French government in the 1970s,

Made famous by Brigitte Bardot, the French Riviera

which has proven beneficial as it has prevented

town of Saint-Tropez has long been a renowned

against over-development. The result? Nothing but

destination for the rich and famous. The waterfront

endless beaches, an extensive lush green national

is home to a variety of grandiose stores and elegant

park and several charming villages. A visit to the

cafes, which are perfect for sitting outside and

largest island, Porquerolles, will provide you with

people watching. Wander further into the town

many long-lasting memories of idyllic paradise.

and you’ll find quieter surroundings and a number of historical monuments. If you get a chance, it is

Sanary-Sur-Mer

worth visiting the Musee de l’Annonciade, an old

After spending the best part of the day in

converted church which has become home to an

Porquerolles, you will sail onto the Provençal town

inspiring collection of post-Impressionist, Fauve

of Sanary-Sur-Mer in the evening. A visit to the

and other 20th-century art.

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