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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. (Click image to enlarge)
International Marine Services (www.i-m-s.fr) of Saint Mandrier
has become the main service center for Couach Yachts in the Mediterranean but
also maintains all other brands. The yard is currently refitting the
100-year-old Fife S/Y Marymaid. IMS is MTU–engine
service certified and offers everything from paint to woodworking. Its
facilities include a 330-ton lift and 30,000 square feet of warehouse space.
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.
 La Ciotat. Photograph by Cody Field. (Click image to enlarge)
Visitors to Marseille can have their yachts’ maintenance needs
addressed by porting into International Technic Marine (www.itm-yachting.com).
Organized around a core of engineers and architects, ITM can execute everything
from a major refit to minor repairs for both motor and sailing yachts. The
yard’s résumé includes work on Mirabella C,
Ambrosia, Haida G and Kingdom 5KR. 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.
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