September on the French Riviera is, frankly, one of the best-kept secrets in yachting. The summer crowds thin out, the light turns golden, and the Med stays warm enough for swimming well into the month. Right now, there's a compelling reason to act on that knowledge — Eclat, a beautifully appointed 31-metre motor yacht, has just released a set of end-of-season rates that make a luxury yacht charter on the French Riviera more accessible than you might expect from a vessel of this calibre.
A Riviera Base That Speaks for Itself
Eclat is berthed in Port Grimaud — a gorgeous, canal-laced village that sits just five nautical miles from St. Tropez. That proximity is no small thing. You're within easy reach of Pampelonne Beach, the legendary Vieux Port, and the kind of sundowner anchorages that justify everything the Côte d'Azur's reputation is built on. It's the ideal launchpad for a France yacht charter that feels genuinely unhurried, without sacrificing access to the glamour.
Built by ARNO in 2008, Eclat measures 102 feet and accommodates up to nine guests across four cabins — three doubles and one twin. Captain Tom Foucher leads a crew of four, which means attentive, personalised service without the formality of a larger vessel. We think that ratio is close to ideal for a group of friends or a multi-generational family who want real warmth rather than white-glove distance.
Life Aboard Eclat
Step inside and the saloon immediately sets the tone. Two generous sofas anchor a social space flooded with natural light — the kind of interior that encourages lazy afternoons with a glass of rosé rather than retreating to your cabin. Full entertainment systems and iPad control throughout make the whole experience feel effortlessly modern.
Outside is where Eclat really shines. The exterior living spaces are designed for a Mediterranean pace of life: alfresco dining under an awning, a large raised sunpad that catches the afternoon sun, and a watersports and toys package that keeps things lively when the mood takes you. Jet skis at dawn, a long lunch at anchor, cocktails as the sun dips behind the Maures hills — that's a Riviera day done properly.
The End-of-Season Rates
Here's where this private yacht charter opportunity gets serious. Eclat's standard weekly rate is €60,000. Under this end-of-season offer, a seven-day charter comes in at €50,000 — a meaningful saving on a yacht of this specification. Prefer something shorter? A three-day escape is available from €25,000, and even a single-day charter can be arranged from €9,000. All rates are plus VAT where applicable and APA.
Availability opens from 7 September 2026, and transport contracts are accepted — so if your group is flying into Nice or arriving from further afield, logistics can be shaped around you. This is, without question, one of the sharper luxury charter holiday propositions we've seen on the Riviera this season. The combination of the yacht's quality, the location, and these rates won't sit around.
Why September on the Riviera Is Worth It
We'd always push for September over August on the Côte d'Azur. Restaurants are easier to book. Anchorages feel less contested. The sea temperature is at its peak, and the light — that extraordinary late-summer Mediterranean light — is something photographers and painters have been chasing here for centuries. A gulet cruise or motor yacht charter at this time of year carries a different quality of calm that peak season simply can't offer.
Eclat captures that mood perfectly. She's not trying to be the biggest or the flashiest yacht on the water — she's trying to give her guests an exceptional time in an extraordinary corner of Europe. On that front, we think she delivers convincingly.
If the French Riviera is on your radar for September 2026, speak to our team. Dates at these rates are limited, and Eclat is genuinely worth moving quickly for.
