France: The allure of the French Riviera has forever intrigued the world’s most experienced yachtsmen. But in the last few decades, many have steered clear of the region for its notorious shortage of boat service facilities. Enter Riviera Yachting Network (www.technicmarine.com), the Côte d’Azur’s first alliance of high-tech shipyards.

West of Toulon lies the village of La Ciotat, rich in shipbuilding history dating to ancient Greece. Today’s tradesmen will provide mariners with services through Monaco Marine (www.monacomarine.com), which is developing the largest private yacht facility in the world. Nestled on the edge of town in Mogul National Park, this yard will offer slips, including 14 for yachts up to 250 feet; two 600-ton cranes; Europe’s largest indoor painting structure to comply with environmental standards; and a state-of-the-art transfer system that uses underground rails to shift yachts throughout the yard.

Foselev Marine (www.foselevmarine.com) on the Bay of Toulon offers 250 meters of sheltered dockage and a dry dock that can accommodate yachts up to 75 meters. Foselev provides full service but specializes in hull and superstructure work.

The Côte d’Azur continues to captivate yachting travelers. With the Riviera Yachting Network in place, the riches of the Northern Mediterranean are more accessible than ever before.