Port du Niel

Tucked into a sheltered hollow on the Giens Peninsula, Port du Niel is a tiny, pretty anchorage where you drop the hook and take in one of the more intimate corners of the French Riviera. It's small enough to see in a single glance, with the surrounding hills keeping it well protected from westerly and north-westerly winds. Don't expect crowds or buzz — this spot is all about quiet simplicity and a genuinely unspoiled feel.