Destinations
Five towns on the coast, four resorts in the Alps, and one car to link them. Here is what is worth knowing about each before you book, plus the detail of every airport transfer.
The gateway to the coast
Almost every stay on the coast begins here. Nice Côte d’Azur is the third busiest airport in France, and the pickup happens inside arrivals: name board, bags carried, no hunting for a rank. From there the whole coastline is under two hours away.
Arrive fresh, not cooked
In summer the gulf road is taken hostage by mid-morning and the last hour can stretch to three. We leave at the hour that misses the queue rather than the one that joins it, and the Maures back roads stay an option when the coast is blocked.
The Croisette, without circling
During the Festival and the big congresses the Croisette closes, parking evaporates and the drop-off points move from one day to the next. We follow the official points and agree the pickup spot before you get out of the car.
Two towns, a port, and a cape
Twenty to thirty-five minutes from the airport, but here the address matters more than the distance. The old town, Port Vauban, Juan-les-Pins and the tip of the Cap are not on the same run, and picking the wrong one costs a quarter of an hour. To reach a boat, the quay and the vessel’s name beat simply saying “the port”.
The road that punishes improvisation
The one destination on this list that is not on the water, and the only one where the weather sets the timetable. The last hour is all hairpins, often under snow, and a closed pass adds an entire valley to the drive. So we leave equipped, and at the hour the road wants rather than the one the diary wants: winter tyres, chains on board, and the van for the skis and a whole family’s luggage.
Four villages, one ski area
Méribel Centre, Méribel Village, Les Allues and Mottaret share a name on the map and sit at different altitudes. It is the precision of the address, not the length of the drive, that decides when you arrive. Past Moûtiers the final climb is a different kind of driving: we set off equipped to do it once.
The highest, and so the most exposed
Europe’s highest resort has to be earned: the Belleville valley is climbed end to end, and the last few kilometres are the first the weather closes. It is the journey on this list that needs the most anticipation, and the one where leaving an hour earlier settles most problems before they exist.
La Daille, the centre, Le Fornet
Three sectors strung along a single road, and a chalet at Le Fornet is not a chalet at La Daille. The climb up the Tarentaise is long, the final stretch narrow, and Saturday traffic in season adds an hour without trying. We set the departure time to suit the road, not the diary.
Two square kilometres, nowhere to park
Casino, Port Hercule, tunnels and ramps: the Principality drives badly and parks worse. A driver who sets you down at the door settles the question. During the Grand Prix half the streets become circuit and the access routes change daily.
We run a private transfer service to Monaco from Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez, and in the other direction too. Our private chauffeurs take you to your business and personal appointments with a comfortable, punctual and discreet service.
You can be collected from Nice Côte d’Azur airport, your hotel, villa, residence, yacht, company or any other address on the Côte d’Azur. Every journey is fitted to your timings, the number of passengers, your luggage and whatever else you need.
We cover your private transfers between Nice and Monaco, in both directions, including to and from Nice airport.
Your private chauffeur can equally collect you from your hotel, villa, residence, company, restaurant or event venue in Nice or in the Principality. The journey is direct and comfortable, with no traffic, parking or route-finding to deal with.
The service suits travellers landing at Nice Côte d’Azur airport just as well as clients heading to Monaco from central Nice or the surrounding area.
We arrange your private transfers between Cannes and Monaco, starting from or heading to your hotel, villa, residence, the Palais des Festivals, the port or any other meeting point.
Your chauffeur takes you to private, business and event appointments between Cannes and Monaco. The service suits companies, agencies, delegations and anyone attending the events held along the Côte d’Azur.
We also run private transfers between Saint-Tropez and Monaco, in both directions, collecting you from your hotel, villa, yacht, restaurant or event venue.
Your private chauffeur takes you between the main destinations of the Côte d’Azur in the best conditions, with a reliable service shaped around your schedule.
For your stays, business appointments and events in Monaco, we offer a car and private chauffeur at your disposal.
Your chauffeur and vehicle stay with you for several hours, a full day, or however long you need. It lets you run several journeys while keeping the same chauffeur and the same car throughout.
Hire by the hour works well for moving between hotels, restaurants, ports, business appointments, events and private addresses. The service is flexible, punctual and discreet, and there is no new booking to make for every leg.
For the Monaco Grand Prix, the Monaco Yacht Show and the other major events held in the Principality, our private chauffeur service answers the needs of companies, agencies, delegations, guests and clients who want a dedicated car and driver.
We arrange your journeys between Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Monaco, and between Nice Côte d’Azur airport, the hotels, ports, restaurants, business appointments and the various event venues.
Between the private transfer service to Monaco and hire by the hour, you have a comfortable, reliable way to travel that fits your timings.
Every journey to these destinations is priced up front: your fare is confirmed and agreed before travel.
