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Private driver Nice → Théoule-sur-Mer

Your private driver takes you from the centre of Nice or from the airport to Théoule-sur-Mer, in a Tesla Model 3, at a fixed fare, by the A8 motorway and the seafront. The first village of the Esterel, its red rocks and its coves, forty-five kilometres from Nice.

Price incl. VAT€85
Indicative duration · depending on traffic50 to 80 min
Passengers1 to 3
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Théoule-sur-Mer: the red rocks of the Esterel plunging into a turquoise sea

Théoule-sur-Mer, the gateway to the Esterel

Where the bay of Cannes ends, the coast changes colour: the rocks turn red, the water turquoise, and the road starts to wind between pines and coves. Théoule-sur-Mer is that first village of the Esterel, with its harbour under the viaduct, its beaches, its villas clinging to the corniche, the Palais Bulles on its headland and the hamlet of Miramar at the end. Ten minutes from Cannes, it is already another coast.

EsterelThe red rocksPorphyry, pines, turquoise water
Corniche d'OrTo Saint-RaphaëlCoves and viewpoints
Cannes10 minutes awayThe bay and the islands opposite
Palais BullesPointe de l'EsquillonPierre Cardin's former house

Things to do

  • The corniche d'Or. From Théoule to Saint-Raphaël, thirty kilometres of road between red rocks and the sea, with the calanques of Anthéor, the cap Roux and Agay: one of the finest coastal roads in Europe. Half a day from Théoule, on request.
  • Walking in the Esterel. The pic de l'Ours, the cap Roux, Mont Vinaigre: waymarked trails from Miramar and the Trayas, with views over the whole coast, from Saint-Tropez to the Alps. In the morning, outside the hot hours.
  • The sea. Diving on the red seabeds of the Esterel, among the richest in the Mediterranean; kayaking and paddle-boarding in the coves from the village or La Figueirette; boat trips to the Lérins islands and the calanques.
  • Cannes and Mandelieu, next door. The Croisette and the islands ten minutes away, the château de la Napoule five. Each has its own fare from Nice, or I drop you there from Théoule on request.
  • Food. The restaurants of the harbour and the village beach, the tables of the corniche hotels above the sea, and the port of La Figueirette in Miramar for a quiet lunch.
  • The coastal path. From the village to the pointe de l'Aiguille and beyond, a path at the foot of the rocks, with coves for a swim at every turn. One to two hours, easy in calm seas.

When to come

Winter

The Esterel in sharp light, the trails to yourself, the red rocks under a blue sky. The season for walkers and sunsets.

Spring

The maquis in bloom, the first swims in the sheltered coves from May, the corniche without traffic. The ideal time.

Summer

The coves, diving, evenings on the harbour. The corniche is busy at weekends; plan the pick-up early in the morning, when the motorway and the seafront are clear.

Autumn

Warm water until October, red light on the rocks, pleasant trails until November. Théoule gets its silence back in September.

The ride from Nice

Forty-five kilometres separate Nice from Théoule. I take the A8 motorway to the Mandelieu exit, then the seafront through La Napoule: the road follows the beaches and enters the Esterel at the Rague viaduct, before following the corniche d'Or to your address, in the village, at Miramar or at the Trayas. Tolls are included in the fare. On arrival, I drop you in front of your hotel, your villa, the harbour or the beach.

To Nice

The return: Théoule-sur-Mer → Nice

Same €85 fixed fare the other way, to Nice city centre or the airport, no surcharge. Recommended pick-up: Théoule-sur-Mer railway station, your hotel or any address in town.

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Meeting point in Nice

In the centre of Nice, I pick you up at the address you give: hotel, apartment, Nice-Ville railway station (drop-off point on avenue Thiers) or the port. Enter the exact address in the form; I confirm the precise spot by email.

Théoule stretches over six kilometres of corniche, from the village, near Mandelieu, to Miramar and the Trayas, towards Saint-Raphaël: give your hotel or villa precisely, with the district. The fare is the same for the whole municipality. The corniche roads are narrow and winding, all passable; on summer weekends, the corniche d'Or is busy in the late afternoon.

What is included

Included

Tolls · 2 large suitcases + 2 small · Wi-Fi · Water · Small pets

Not included

Child seat (bring your own, mandatory under 10) · Waiting beyond 45 min at the airport

Questions about this ride

Does the ride use the motorway?

Yes: the A8 motorway to the Mandelieu exit, then the seafront through La Napoule to Théoule and, depending on your address, the corniche d'Or to Miramar or the Trayas. Tolls are included in the fare.

Are Miramar and the Trayas at the same fare?

Yes: the village, Miramar and the Trayas are part of the municipality of Théoule-sur-Mer. The fare is the same, at the exact address of your choice. Beyond, towards Agay and Saint-Raphaël, use the Nice → Saint-Raphaël page.

Can you make a stop on the corniche d'Or?

Yes, a stop of a few minutes at a viewpoint for a photograph, on request, at no extra charge. For a discovery of the corniche with several stops, mention it in the form: I offer you a fare by email.

What about Mandelieu or Cannes?

Mandelieu-la-Napoule and Cannes, just before Théoule, each have their own fare, shown on the routes page. For an address between the two, enter it in the form: I confirm the fare by email.

Do you also do Théoule → Nice?

Yes, at the same fare of €85 incl. VAT, to Nice centre or to the airport, with no airport surcharge. Use the page Your town → Nice and choose Théoule-sur-Mer.

How long does it take?

The duration depends on the departure time, the traffic around Cannes and your address on the corniche. I give you a precise estimate in the confirmation email, based on your schedule.

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