Self-drive experiences · French Riviera
Explore on your own
Explore scenic routes and historic locations in vintage automobiles. Perfect for tourists and locals seeking unique adventures.
The Riviera, at your own pace
Choose your car, pick your road, and discover the Côte d'Azur the way it was meant to be seen — top down, at your own pace.
Some places are best experienced from behind the wheel. The coast road to Monaco, the hairpins up to Èze, the red cliffs of the Estérel: these are roads that were driven by the Riviera's golden-age visitors in the very cars we rent today. With a Ride Classics self-drive hire, you take the wheel of a meticulously maintained classic car, delivered to your hotel or villa, and set off with our suggested routes and insider tips. No guide, no group, no schedule — just you, the car and the road.
The road is the destination
Every rental comes with our route suggestions, adapted to your car, your starting point and the time you have. A few favourites:
With 125 km included per day, each of these routes fits comfortably into a single day's hire.
From Nice, climb the Grande Corniche for sweeping views over the Mediterranean, stop in the perched village of Èze, then drop down to Monaco before returning along the coast road. A classic loop for a half-day or a relaxed full day.
Between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël, the road hugs red porphyry cliffs plunging into turquoise water — arguably the most photogenic stretch of the entire Riviera.
Ramatuelle, Gassin, the rosé vineyards and the road down to Pampelonne beach. Best enjoyed in an open-top car at the end of the afternoon. Read our guide to Saint-Tropez for the best addresses along the way.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and the hinterland above Nice: quiet winding roads, stone villages and a very different face of the Côte d'Azur.
Choose your classic
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Coastal convertibles
For open-air coastal cruising, choose a convertible: the Alfa Romeo Spider 2000, the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, the MG B or the Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray.
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Mountain roads
For the mountain roads and hairpins, driver's cars come into their own: the Porsche 911 2.4, the Porsche 911 SC Targa or the Lancia Fulvia Rallye S, a genuine rally thoroughbred.
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Riviera glamour
For pure glamour on the coast road to Monaco, the Jaguar E-Type Coupé 4.2 or the Shelby Cobra 427.
Villages & old towns
And for a light-hearted day in the old towns of Nice and Antibes, nothing beats the Austin Mini.
A romantic escape. A sunset drive along the coast, a lunch in a hilltop village, a car that turns every stop into a photograph: few experiences are more romantic on the Riviera.
A day out with friends. Book several cars and explore together, swapping models along the way.
A gift they'll never forget. A birthday, an anniversary, a retirement: a day behind the wheel of a classic car is a memory, not an object.
Enthusiasts. Tick a dream car off your list. Many of our clients have admired these cars for years — here, they finally get to drive one on the roads they were made for.
Choose your car and your dates online, and we deliver it to your hotel, villa or chosen address. Delivery within Nice is complimentary; a small fee applies elsewhere on the Riviera. At handover, we introduce you to the car, its history and its quirks — double-declutching included, if needed — and share our route suggestions. At the end of your hire, we collect the car wherever suits you.
Rentals run on 24-hour cycles from around €290, with preferential rates for weekends and multi-day hire.
Comprehensive insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance and 125 km per day are included in every rental. Optional extras include pre-paid fuel, so you can return the car at any fuel level, and a Polaroid instant camera to capture your trip in vintage snapshots.
Choose your car and your dates, and we'll suggest the most beautiful routes.
Plan your drive
