A Chauffeur's Guide to the French Riviera: Where to Eat, Swim & Stay (and How to Get There)

Beach clubs, sea-view restaurants, hotels and experiences our chauffeurs actually drive guests to — with the drive time from Nice Airport, the exact drop-off point and a practical tip for each.

I've been driving these roads since 2019. These are the places I take my own clients — and exactly where I drop them off.
— Roman Cresciuc

Updated 12/10/2026

Our chauffeurs’ picks

City
Category
Budget
Season
Saint-Tropez
Beach club€€€Summer

Club 55

Saint-Tropez

The legendary beach club on Pampelonne beach — the classic Saint-Tropez lunch by the sea.

  • From Nice Airport: About 1 h 30 from Nice Airport, depending on traffic.
  • Drop-off: Directly at the beach club entrance on Pampelonne.
  • Chauffeur’s tip: Give the club name when booking — summer traffic to the peninsula is heavy, so leave early.

Recommended by Roman · Checked 12/10/2026

Monaco
Hotel€€€All year

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Monaco

The legendary palace on Place du Casino in Monte-Carlo.

  • From Nice Airport: 35–50 minutes from Nice Airport.
  • Drop-off: At the hotel entrance on Place du Casino, with luggage assistance.
  • Chauffeur’s tip: For Grand Prix week, book your car well in advance — it is the busiest week of the year.

Recommended by Roman · Checked 12/10/2026

Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Experience€All year

Fondation Maeght

Saint-Paul-de-Vence

One of Europe’s most important modern art museums, with gardens of sculptures by Miró, Giacometti and Calder.

  • From Nice Airport: About 30 minutes from Nice Airport in normal traffic.
  • Drop-off: At the foundation’s own car park on Chemin des Gardettes, just outside the village walls.
  • Chauffeur’s tip: Visiting the village too? Ask for a second stop at the Sainte-Claire car park by the main gate — cars cannot enter the walled village.

Recommended by Roman · Checked 12/10/2026

Saint-Tropez
Beach clubUnder review

Nikki Beach

Saint-Tropez

One of the famous beach clubs on Pampelonne beach.

  • From Nice Airport: About 106 km, usually 1.5–2 hours; in July–August it can exceed 3 hours.
  • Drop-off: At the beach club entrance, at no extra charge.
  • Chauffeur’s tip: Summer roads are narrow and parking is scarce — a chauffeur saves you the search; waiting for short visits is included.

Recommended by Roman

Saint-Tropez
ExperienceUnder review

Port de Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez

The harbour of Saint-Tropez — yacht transfers and quayside drop-offs.

  • From Nice Airport: About 106 km, usually 1.5–2 hours; in July–August it can exceed 3 hours.
  • Drop-off: On the quayside, close to your yacht.
  • Chauffeur’s tip: Parking du Port fills up fast in season — being dropped off saves time.

Recommended by Roman

Saint-Tropez
ExperienceUnder review

Place des Lices

Saint-Tropez

The village square of Saint-Tropez, home of the market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

  • From Nice Airport: About 106 km, usually 1.5–2 hours; in July–August it can exceed 3 hours.
  • Drop-off: As close to the square as traffic allows.
  • Chauffeur’s tip: On market days parking is full before 8:30 — let the chauffeur drop you off.

Recommended by Roman

By season

Summer: beaches and beach clubs

From June to September, Pampelonne and the Croisette are at their best — and the roads at their busiest. Book your car ahead and leave early for Saint-Tropez.

Winter: Monaco, villages and museums

Out of season, the coast is calm: Monaco, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Menton are easy day trips, and the drive times are at their shortest.

Ready-made evenings

An evening in Monte-Carlo

Drop-off on Place du Casino, dinner and the casino, chauffeur back to your hotel.

Car from Nice Airport from €95

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Cannes on the Croisette

A walk on the Croisette at sunset, dinner by the sea, ride home.

Car from Nice Airport from €95

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A day at Pampelonne

Lunch at a Saint-Tropez beach club and back before the evening traffic.

Car from Nice Airport from €310 (summer) / €280 (winter)

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Art in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Fondation Maeght, then the walled village — two drop-offs, one car.

Price on request

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Frequently asked questions

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