French Riviera-based Azur Helicoptere has been selected as the official helicopter partner of the French Formula 1 Grand Prix, which takes place from 20 to 23 June on the legendary Circuit Paul Ricard near Marseille.

Azur Helicoptere has a fleet of 22 single and twin-engine aircraft and offers daily transfers to any location, as well as flights to the best gourmet restaurants and sightseeing tours. It flies more than 25,000 passengers per year.

In order to reach the Circuit Paul Ricard, the company is offering private transfers from all airports and heliports along the French Riviera and in Provence such as Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Toulon-Hyères, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice and Monaco, or from private accommodations such as domains, castles and private helipads. Passengers will disembark at Le Castellet International airport, adjoining the race track.

Shared flights will also be on sale from 250 euros per person each way. Departures will take place from three partner sites; Chateau Romassan, Bastide Saint-Julien and the Hippodrome of Marseille.

Visitors to the French Grand Prix can enjoy a sightseeing tour circling the race track starting from 50 euros per person.