The French Riviera. Where the jet, the yacht and the car all meet.
From Saint-Tropez to Monaco, the summer we know best. This is the coast where arranging all three services through one person makes the most difference.
The essentials
The Côte d'Azur at a glance
- GatewayNice Côte d'Azur (NCE)About two hours from London by private jet. Cannes Mandelieu for smaller aircraft.
- SeasonMay to SeptemberJuly and August are the peak. June and September are warmer than you expect and far calmer.
- Busiest weeksCannes and MonacoThe Film Festival in May and the Grand Prix, in early June in 2027.
- Getting aroundHelicopter, tender or carThe coast road is beautiful and slow. In August, very slow.
How the coast works
Sixty miles of coastline, one road
Everything on the Riviera strings along a single coastal strip, and in high summer the roads between the famous names crawl. Nice to Saint-Tropez can be ninety minutes in May and three hours on an August Saturday. Locals and regulars move by helicopter and by boat as much as by car, and the best itineraries use all three.
We arrange the aircraft from London, the helicopter or car from Nice, the yacht, and the cars you need while you are there. Our own chauffeurs take you to the London terminal. On the Riviera, cars are arranged through operators we know, to the same brief and through the same contact.
From Nice airport
Along the coast
| To | By car | By helicopter |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 35 to 60 minutes | About 7 minutes |
| Cap Ferrat and Beaulieu | 25 to 45 minutes | Not usual |
| Cap d'Antibes | 30 to 50 minutes | Not usual |
| Cannes | 35 to 60 minutes | About 7 to 10 minutes |
| Saint-Tropez | 1 hour 30 to 2 hours 30, far longer in August | About 20 minutes |
Realistic ranges, not promises.
Three services, one trip
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Tell us about the trip
Dates, who is coming, and whether you are thinking of a yacht, a villa or a hotel. Mention flights and cars in the notes and we will plan the whole trip.
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Questions people ask
About the Riviera
When is the best time to go?
June and September for warm sea, open restaurants and easier roads. July and August for the full scene, booked well ahead.
Is a helicopter worth it?
To Monaco and Saint-Tropez in high season, almost always.
Are these your own cars on the Riviera?
No. Our own fleet is in London and Manchester. On the Riviera we arrange cars through operators we know.
Can one person arrange all of it?
Yes. That is the point of using us.