From viewpoint to viewpoint, without taking the wheel
Between the Mediterranean and the Pre-Alps, the French Riviera hides villages clinging to the rocks. Stone lanes, craft workshops, shady squares and breathtaking views: these places are best explored at leisure. Yet the roads leading to them are narrow, the hairpin bends many and the car parks quickly full in season.
A day with a private chauffeur frees you from these constraints. You move from one village to the next without stress, and you look at the scenery instead of watching the bends.
Why entrust the road to a chauffeur
Driving to a hilltop village demands attention at every hairpin. You then need to find a space, often far from the gates of the old town, and walk back up. With a chauffeur, you are dropped as close to the entrance as possible and he waits for you during your visit. You can also taste the local wines at lunch without a second thought.
A suggested one-day itinerary
Morning in Èze
Start with Èze, perched above the sea. Climb to the exotic garden for the panorama over the Cap-Ferrat peninsula, then wander through the vaulted passages. A perfumery at the foot of the village offers tours. Our page private chauffeur Nice – Èze details this journey.
Lunch in Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Head west to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the village of painters and galleries. The ramparts offer a very pleasant circular walk. Reserve your table in advance: the restaurants are popular in every season. The Fondation Maeght is close by for lovers of modern art.
Afternoon in Gourdon
Higher up in the hinterland of Grasse, Gourdon overlooks the Gorges du Loup. On a clear day its viewpoint takes in much of the coastline. The village is small, ideal for a peaceful end to the day with a local produce shop or a drink on a terrace.
The return
Your chauffeur takes you back to your hotel, your villa or the airport. Time permitting, a stop in Grasse lets you discover a perfume house before heading home.
More villages to add
- Tourrettes-sur-Loup, for its artisans and its violets.
- Vence, with its medieval citadel and the Rosary Chapel.
- Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, its château and its stepped lanes.
- Peillon and Sainte-Agnès, more secluded, for lovers of tranquillity.
Organising your day
The simplest option is to book an hourly hire with chauffeur for the desired duration. Tell us which villages interest you, the number of passengers and your departure and return times. We will propose a realistic programme and a clear quote before booking.
For two people, a Mercedes saloon offers hushed comfort. For a family or a group of friends, the Mercedes V-Class leaves room for everyone. Discover our models on the page Mercedes fleet.
Which season to choose?
Spring and autumn bring soft light and quieter lanes. In summer, set off early in the morning to enjoy the cool air and avoid the afternoon crowds. In winter, some workshops close, but the views remain superb on clear days.
Book your escape
The hilltop villages reveal their full beauty when you are thinking neither of the bends nor of parking. Leave the road to us and keep the best of the day: the views, the lanes and the fine restaurants. Send your request on the page book or contact us on WhatsApp.
Tell us which villages appeal to you: we will organise your day with a chauffeur.
- Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Gourdon
- Drop-off at the village entrances
- Full-day hire
- Price fixed before departure
Why choose Limousine Cab
Recent Mercedes
E-Class for business, S-Class for prestige, V-Class for families: the right car for every journey.
Expert driving
Seasoned drivers who know how to avoid the jams on the Promenade as well as on the Moyenne Corniche.
Reachable day and night
Landing at midnight or leaving at 5 am: a car can be arranged at any hour.
Your questions answered
“Very professional… my flight landed almost an hour late. I highly recommend him.” – Sam S.