The French Riviera hosts some of the most demanding events in Europe: the Cannes Film Festival, MIPIM, Cannes Lions and MIPCOM at the Palais des Festivals, and the Monaco Grand Prix. During those weeks, taxis and ride-hailing apps are in very high demand and roads around the venues are restricted.
Luxotica provides chauffeurs and Mercedes vehicles for delegates, speakers, guests and companies: airport arrivals, daily hotel-to-venue runs, evening events and late returns, with a fixed price agreed in advance.
Members of the NLA, FFEVTC and GBTA and certified Qualité Tourisme, we plan event transport around your schedule.
Your car and chauffeur are booked before the event, so you are not searching for a ride when demand peaks.
We plan drop-offs and pickups around the traffic restrictions near the Palais des Festivals and the event venues of Nice.
Several cars and daily runs for a delegation, coordinated around your hotels and your event schedule.
Event dates change every year. Check the organisers’ official calendars and book early.
Red carpets, screenings, parties and late returns around the Palais des Festivals.
Daily transfers between hotels, villas and the Palais for real estate delegates.
Agency and brand teams moving between the Palais, beach venues and evening events.
Transfers and hourly hire for media and entertainment professionals.
We do not operate in Monaco. For the Grand Prix, the train from Nice is the easiest way in.
Getting around Nice during the parades, when the centre is busy and roads close.
Arrivals in style for galas, launches, yacht events and private parties.
Multi-stop days for teams between Nice, Sophia Antipolis and Cannes.
Book as early as you book your hotel. During the Film Festival, MIPIM or the Grand Prix, vehicles are reserved weeks or months in advance. The earlier you book, the easier it is to guarantee the vehicles you want.
Expect restricted roads. Streets around the Palais des Festivals are closed or controlled during major events. We plan drop-off and pickup points with you based on the official traffic plans.
Choose hourly hire for busy days. If your day includes several meetings, a dinner and a party, keeping a chauffeur at your disposal is usually simpler than booking separate rides. For the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix (3 to 6 June 2027, according to the Automobile Club de Monaco), see our guide to getting to the Monaco Grand Prix from Nice. Please note that Luxotica does not operate in Monaco.
How the options compare when the Riviera is at its busiest.
| Luxotica event chauffeur | Taxi | Ride-hailing apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Car confirmed before the event | Long queues at ranks | Long waits, cancellations |
| Price | Fixed price agreed in advance | Meter, plus traffic | Rises with demand |
| Restricted roads | Drop-off points planned in advance | Depends on the driver | Depends on the driver |
| After evening events | Return already planned | Hard to find late | Very high demand |
| Groups | Several cars coordinated for a team | Separate taxis | Separate rides |
Read more about getting an Uber in Cannes during festivals.
We drive to the Palais des Festivals and the hotels of the Croisette in Cannes, the beach venues and villas around the bay and the event venues of Nice. We do not operate in Monaco.
For guests flying in, we meet arrivals at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, both terminals, day and night.
Luxotica is a member of the National Limousine Association (NLA), the FFEVTC and the GBTA, and holds the Qualité Tourisme label.
Yes. We drive guests and professionals during the festival in May, including drop-offs near the Palais des Festivals and late returns after evening events.
Yes. We provide airport transfers, daily runs and hourly chauffeurs for delegates and companies during MIPIM in March, Cannes Lions in June and MIPCOM in October.
No. Luxotica does not operate in Monaco. For the Grand Prix, the TER train from Nice to Monaco-Monte-Carlo takes about 20 minutes. The 2027 race weekend runs from 3 to 6 June.
Yes. Tell us the number of guests, the hotels and the schedule, and we propose the vehicles and runs needed.
As early as possible. For major events, we recommend booking when you book your hotel.
Each transfer or block of hours has a fixed price agreed in advance.
Send us the event, dates, hotels, venues and number of guests through our booking form, by phone or on WhatsApp.
Answers to the questions event guests and organisers ask us most.
For anything else, call us on +33 6 32 35 20 35 or message us on WhatsApp.
Rated 5.0 on Google from 33 client reviews.
“Punctuality, professionalism, and discretion are among his outstanding qualities.”
— Xavier B., Google review (translated from French)
“Great service and experienced drivers. Couldn’t have chosen a better company.”
— Vivian V. L., Google review
Early starts, late returns and last-minute changes, every day of the year.
No surge pricing and no meter running in traffic.
