Head to the Corniche d’Or and its red rocks

Come and discover by boat the fantastic red rock cliffs of the Corniche de l’Esterel plunging into the turquoise water of the Mediterranean Sea.

Start with Théoule-sur-Mer located at the foot of the Esterel known for its fish restaurant Le Repère; its Palais Bulles: luxury house of the Creator Pierre Cardin perched on the heights that you can see from the boat. Many parades took place there.

You can also dock on the five-star Miramar hotel, have lunch at the gourmet restaurant relay and castle awarded a Michelin star. A few steps from here you will visit the port La Figuerette.

By boat, admire the “Pointe du Trayas”.

Continue your getaway towards the harbor of Agay and go and taste the specialties of the Club Agathos restaurant.

Located between the “Cap du Dramont” and the “Pointe de la Beaumette”, Agay is a jewel of aquatic diversity and the perfect place for lovers of wild landscapes. Listed on the “Natura 2000 Esterel site”, the “Rade d’Agay” is rich in a dense seagrass with a strong cover of Posidonia where the pearl’s mother is sheltered.

Finish your trip at the “Ile d’Or”, a majestic island known for its resemblance to the story of “Tintin and the Black Island” hiding mysterious secrets…

 

Steps

Take advantage of the exceptional setting of the Bay of Mandelieu and the Esterel with the red rocks. A well-known place on the Côte d'Azur.

1. Théoule-sur-Mer

First step of your trip: the town of Théoule is located at the foot of the Esterel and you can enjoy steep scenery, red rocks and beautiful perched villas.

2. Pointe de l'aiguille

stop on the Corniche de l’Estérel and take the time to discover the extraordinary spectacle offered by the meeting of red rocks plunging into a sea where the blue and the green are loaded with nuances according to the seasons.

3. Port La Galère

Small port placed under a cliff and in a natural reserve, the port La Galère has a unique architecture.

4. Calanque des deux frères

First cove of the trip – the Calanque des deux frères is simply heavenly. A unique contrast between the red rocks and the turquoise water.

5. The Esquillon bay

Then pass the Esquillon bay to make your way to the Figueirette port.

6. Figueirette Port

The port of Figueirette is a small port lost in the rocks of the Esterel in the shelter of the Esquillon bay.

7. Pointe du Trayas

Perched on the Pointe du Trayas you can admire a magnificent castle that juts out into the sea.

8. Pointe du Cap Roux

The point of Cap Roux is very impressive, it is at this place that the highest point of the Esterel massif falls into the water.

9. Calanque de Saint Barthélemy

The cove of St-Barthélemy is totally wild and protected from all winds. All this in a paradisiacal landscape!

10. Rade d'Agay

The Rade d’Agay is an extremely sheltered bay. You will find a magnificent marine reserve and anchorages.

11. Gold Island

Last step before returning to the port of Golfe-Juan, visit the Golden Island and its tower.