Day 3300 (Sunday) 21st June 2026
This is Menton again
and this is the Russian Orthodox church in Nice.
The bay was packed last night – I know we need the tourists but hopefully they’ll be quiet tonight, the music was hideous last night.
We had some magnificent fireworks last night, it was quite late but they were great. You can’t see this by my photos but they give you the idea.
It was yet another lovely sunny day and this slide off the side of boat looks like fun.
Pat got in touch and invited us for lunch so we met in Le Phare and then went to Achilles to eat. On the way down we were delighted to see that the restaurant Cosmo has spread its tables and produced some very comfortable sofas to lounge on.
Achilles was quite full but the kind waiter managed to find us a table out of the sun – this was our view.
and this was mine.
The restaurant is very pretty with beautiful plants.
On the way home we saw these lovely flags for La Fete de la musique.
It’s the Fête de la musique today – here’s what happens…
Five things to know about France's Fête de la musique
The one day a year where your neighbours cannot be mad at you for blasting the music, and where everyone across France gets their groove on - here is what you need to know about the Fête de la musique.
It is on the longest day of the year - Fête de la musique (music festival) takes place every year on June 21st - no matter what the day of the week is.
This day is also the longest day of the year and the summer solstice, so music listeners can soak up lots of daylight while jamming to the band, DJ set, or orchestra playing on their street corner. Celebrations on the summer solstice aren't specific to France - Nordic countries, where the sun doesn't set on June 21st, also have their fair share of festivities in the daylight.
It was invented by an American - The concept came about back in the 70s when American musician Joel Cohen was working as a music producer for French National Radio (France Musique).
He came up with the idea of a day full of music to celebrate the solstices, originally proposing "Saturnales de la Musique" which would be celebrated on both June 21st and December 21st with a special musical programme broadcast all night long.
His idea for the June festival did eventually catch on (although December 21st is not a festival day in France) and that's how Fête de la musique as we know it was born,
It's all over France...and the world - Fête de la musique is celebrated all over France, from small towns to large cities.
In 2019, over 10 million people took part, and depending on where you go, it does have the potential to get a bit rowdy.
It has also gone global, and over 100 countries celebrate it. It started being exported out of France as early as in 1985, during the "European Year of Music." Then, in 1997, several other European cities signed onto a charter to be 'partners of the European Music Festival.' In the United States, several cities also take part, calling it "Make Music Day."
It has become such a big deal that at one point in 1998 a postage stamp was dedicated to it, right alongside stamps for the Olympic Games and the Queen of England.
It's on the French calendar, but not a public holiday - In 1982 the then-Culture Minister Jack Lang, launched the first official edition of the Fête de la Musique in France, with the help of Maurice Fleuret.
The French government got behind the idea and made it an official event and it's been popular ever since.
That being said, even though the event is marked on French calendars, it is not a jour férié, so you don't get the day off of work sadly.
Professionals and amateurs alike - Fête de la musique is not just for professional musicians - it is truly a democratised event where anyone and everyone can get involved.
Though a lot of big name musicians take advantage of the day to plan concerts or symphonies, you'll still see plenty of amateur musicians out on the streets just playing their instruments or singing. You might even see people just set up a big speaker and blast whatever music they feel like listening to.
The goal of the day is to promote the arts, and give everyone dedicated time to appreciate music.
This is the yacht that has the fun looking slide…
TITANIA has guest accommodation in 7 fantastic cabins, including two master suites, one on the main deck with a private jacuzzi bath and the other is an impressive newly installed second master suite on the upper deck with a panoramic sea view. TITANIA also has a VIP Cabin on the bridge deck plus four double cabins on the lower deck. There is an elevator going from the lower deck to the pool deck. She has a fully equipped gym on sun deck with fitness instructor and a beach club with sauna which can be converted into a night club. There is also a massage room & beauty salon with on board masseuse and beautician, glass gym with panoramic views and a personal trainer and large jacuzzi with swim-up bar. TITANIA is a certified RYA Training Centre and has two Jetski instructors able to issue jetski licences. TITANIA can host a maximum of 200 quayside guests for event charters.
12
cabins
7
cabin configuration
7 Double
crew
21
Cruising/Max Speed
12
/16 Knots
Type
power
key features
2 x breathtaking master suites, one on the upper deck with panoramic views and one on the main deck with private jacuzzi
Multi-talented crew including wellness staff, mixologists and a barista
Beach club with sauna and cold plunge which can be converted into a night club
Fully equipped gym (brand new equipment 2025) with panoramic views and an on board fitness instructor
Spa with beauty and massage facilities, including on board masseuse and beautician
Drop down cinema screen in Sky Lounge
Huge array of watersports equipment including a waterpark and 12.7m slide!
tender & toys
Tenders:
8m Wooden Boats custom tender with 260hp engine
7.3m custom Whitmarsh tender with 250hp engine
Toys:
2 x Sea-Doo Waverunners RXP-X RS® 325 2026 – 2 person jet ski
1 x Yamaha SuperJet Standup JetBike
2 x Kayaks
2 x SeaBob F9s
2 x e-Foil Electric Hydrofoil Board
1 x Electric jet surfboard
Scuba diving equipment
Stand up paddle boards (intermediate and beginner level)
Wing Kite (Naish)
Wakesurf
Wakeboards
Inflatables:
Waterskis, tows & inflatables
12.7m inflatable waterslide
Extensive water park
Jellyfish pool
Children’s inflatables and toys
Extras:
Snorkelling gear
Air Buddy
Golf driving range
Beach toys
Air Buddy
TITANIA is a certified RYA Training Centre and has two Jetski instructors able to issue jetski licences.
rates from:
$660,000 p/week
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