5 of the best · the French Riviera, France
Driving on the French Riviera: Car Hire and the Three Corniches
Car hire at Nice airport, the three corniche roads between Nice and Menton, and where to park for Cassis.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Riviera.
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To Catch a Thief
The Grande Corniche
The highest of the three corniches, from Nice past La Turbie towards Menton.
The full list: Driving, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Car hire 1
At the airport.
Scenic drives 4
The corniches.
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Leave the car outside town
Driving to Cassis: Les Gorguettes park-and-ride
Cassis asks visitors to park at Les Gorguettes and take the shuttle in.
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To Catch a Thief
The Grande Corniche
The highest of the three corniches, from Nice past La Turbie towards Menton.
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Past Èze village
The Moyenne Corniche
The middle corniche, through the tunnels and past Èze village.
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