The grand tour of the French Riviera across three orchestrated days: Nice, Èze and Monaco on day one, Cannes, Antibes and Mougins on day two, then Saint-Tropez and its peninsula to close in style. An itinerary conceived for discerning travellers who wish to discover the very best of the Riviera without sacrificing a moment of comfort or elegance.
Along barely 150 kilometres of coastline, the French Riviera concentrates a density of landscapes, palace hotels, hilltop villages and Michelin-starred tables that few regions in the world can rival. Three days are sufficient to capture its essence — provided one does not lose an hour in traffic along the Moyenne Corniche, searching for a parking space in Saint-Tropez in August, or deliberating over the finest viewpoint at Èze. This is precisely where an Eminence Prestige private chauffeur transforms the very nature of the journey.
Choosing a private chauffeur to discover the Riviera means first of all reclaiming two to three effective hours each day — those that traffic, parking and navigation steal from the independent traveller. It also means benefiting from genuine local expertise: our chauffeurs live here, know the exact hour when the light transforms Èze into something extraordinary, the ideal window to pass through Saint-Tropez before the crowds arrive, and which beach restaurant truly justifies its prices.
Added to this are the cabin comfort of a climatised and whisper-quiet 2026 Mercedes, the complete absence of parking anxiety around the hilltop villages where every square metre is hard-won, and the freedom to share a glass of Bandol or Bellet over lunch without a thought for the return journey. Access to elevated villages — Èze, Mougins, Saint-Paul-de-Vence — becomes a pleasure rather than a challenge; your luggage remains in the boot, and your phone serves to photograph the bay rather than search for directions.
Morning. Departure from your Nice hotel or directly from the airport. First stop in Old Nice, with its ochre alleyways and Genoese facades. A stroll along the Promenade des Anglais overlooking the Baie des Anges, then on to the Cours Saleya for the flower and Provençal produce market — one of the finest in Europe, equally beloved by locals and the chefs of neighbouring palace hotels.
Lunch. Two signature addresses: La Petite Maison, the discreet institution of Niçoise society, celebrated for its precise Mediterranean cuisine; or Le Plongeoir, perched on its own rock at the far end of the bay, for the spectacular view across the promenade.
Afternoon. Head to Èze village via the Moyenne Corniche — one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world. The medieval village, clinging to a rocky spur 429 metres above the Mediterranean, is best explored on foot. Visit the exotic garden with its century-old cacti, then stop at the Fragonard perfumery for an introduction to local fragrances. Your chauffeur awaits at the foot of the village, ready to continue towards Monaco.
Evening. Arrival in Monte-Carlo as dusk falls and the golds of the Casino begin to shimmer across the square. Aperitifs at the American Bar of the Hôtel de Paris, followed by a gastronomic dinner at Louis XV — Alain Ducasse (three Michelin stars) or at the Robuchon restaurant at the Hôtel Métropole (two stars). Return to your hotel with no thought of a designated driver. See our Monaco service.
Morning. Drive to Cannes along the corniche. A stroll down La Croisette, photographs on the mythical steps of the Palais des Festivals, and a wander around the Old Port lined with superyachts. A detour to the Marché Forville, the temple of local gastronomy where the chefs of Cannes's palace hotels source their finest produce.
Lunch. An unmissable private beach experience: the Carlton Beach facing the iconic hotel of La Croisette, or the Z.Plage du Martinez for refined service with your feet in the sand. Sun loungers, Mediterranean cuisine and a swim in the deepest of blue waters.
Afternoon. On to Antibes and its rampart-encircled old town. Visit the Picasso Museum housed in the Château Grimaldi — the painter's residence in 1946. A walk along the Cap d'Antibes coastal path, one of the most exclusive stretches of the shoreline, between Belle Époque villas and unspoilt coves.
Evening. Ascend to Mougins, the art village perched above the plain where Picasso spent his final years. Dinner at Paloma (two Michelin stars, contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by Nicolas Decherchi) or at L'Amandier de Mougins, the historic table founded by Roger Vergé. See our Cannes service.
Morning. An early departure — imperative for Saint-Tropez in high season. The panoramic Esterel route winds between the red massif and the Mediterranean, a succession of cinematic bends your chauffeur knows by heart. Photo stops at the most dramatic viewpoints along the way.
Midday. Lunch on Pampelonne Beach, the Riviera's most celebrated bathing sanctuary. Three addresses, three distinct atmospheres: Club 55, the authentic institution founded in 1955, favoured by Tropézien families and the international film world; Nikki Beach, for its festive energy; La Réserve à la Ramatuelle, for Michelin-starred serenity overlooking the bay.
Afternoon. A visit to Saint-Tropez village: the Old Port and its superyachts, the Place des Lices shaded by plane trees (home to legendary pétanque courts), and the pastel alleyways leading up to the citadel. For those drawn to the water, a private boat crossing to Sainte-Maxime (arrangeable on request); otherwise, the panoramic corniche road around the gulf.
Evening. Return to Nice along the motorway in the late afternoon, arriving in time for a final dinner at the address of your choice — Niçoise bistronomy, a Monégasque starred table, or simply a glass of wine facing the bay. The journey ends without a single hire-car key to return. See our Saint-Tropez service.
This reference itinerary is easily adapted. Four excursions merit substitution or addition depending on your interests:
The choice of vehicle shapes the entire experience. Three configurations are particularly well suited to this 3-day circuit:
The as-directed daily hire format is the most appropriate for a touring circuit of this kind. Each 3-day itinerary is quoted individually by vehicle:
Included: French-licensed private chauffeur, premium 2026 vehicle, fuel, tolls, parking, water and refreshments, high-speed Wi-Fi. Restaurant reservations, private beach access and boat hire can be arranged on request. See our full range of services.
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