Every year, the French Riviera hosts events followed around the world. During these periods, hotels are fully booked, traffic intensifies and available chauffeurs become scarce. Here are the major events of 2027 and our tips for getting around with ease. The exact dates are published by each organiser: check them before booking.
Winter: Nice Carnival and Lemon Festival
In February, Nice celebrates its Carnival with floats and flower battles, while Menton hosts the Lemon Festival. Our guides detail the access: Nice Carnival with chauffeur and Lemon Festival in Menton.
Spring in Monaco
Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament
Every April, the Monte-Carlo Country Club welcomes the best tennis players. Access to the club is via Roquebrune-Cap-Martin; your chauffeur drops you at the authorised point.
Monaco Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Grand Prix turns the Principality into a racing circuit. Many streets are closed and traffic is tightly controlled. Book your chauffeur as soon as you buy your tickets, and plan for a drop-off on the edge of the Principality according to the instructions in force.
Historic Grand Prix of Monaco, 2027 edition
Held every other year, it brings together historic racing cars on the same circuit. Check the official calendar to see whether it takes place in 2027.
May and June in Cannes
Cannes Film Festival
In May, the Croisette welcomes the world of cinema. The area around the Palais is closed to traffic and getting around requires precise organisation. Our page chauffeur for the festivals presents our services.
Cannes Lions
In June, the festival of creativity draws agencies and advertisers. Read our Cannes Lions with chauffeur guide.
Summer: Nice Jazz Festival
In July, the Nice Jazz Festival concerts bring central Nice to life. Evenings finish late: a chauffeur waits for you at the exit to take you back to your hotel or villa.
September: the world of superyachts
The Cannes Yachting Festival in Cannes’ Old Port, followed by the Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercule, bring together the yachting industry. See our Monaco Yacht Show with chauffeur guide.
Congresses and fairs through the seasons
The Palais des Festivals in Cannes, the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco and Nice Acropolis host many business conferences. For your teams, discover our business chauffeur service.
Our tips for event periods
- Book as soon as your dates are known: availability goes quickly.
- Send your programme so timings can be anticipated.
- Allow extra time: crowds leaving events saturate the roads.
- Choose hourly hire for busy days.
Where to stay during major events
During the Grand Prix or the Cannes Film Festival, nearby hotels are fully booked. Many visitors stay in a neighbouring town: Nice, Antibes, Beaulieu-sur-Mer or the hinterland. A chauffeur provides the link every day and spares you traffic jams behind the wheel. For arrivals by air, see our Nice airport transfer page.
Book your chauffeur for 2027
Send the event, your dates and the number of passengers on the page book or by WhatsApp. We will send you a quote before booking.
The more precise your request, the more reliable the schedule: give the times, addresses and number of passengers for each day.
Your questions answered
How early to reserve the limousine?
As soon as your dates are set, especially for the Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival.
Does the limousine stay on site throughout?
Yes, with hourly hire he stays nearby until you come out.
Do quotes include tolls?
Yes, they are included in the quote.