Scenic French Riviera

OVERVIEW

Travel along the spectacularly scenic, multi-tiered Corniche road, passing a litany of classic villages until stopping for an enlightening tour of Nice. You will drive both northeast and southwest of Villefranche, following a coastal route that presents the French Riviera in all its glory. Upon reaching downtown Monte Carlo, you will even drive a circuitous section of the city streets that serve as the racetrack for the famed Grand Prix. A different tier of the Corniche will bring you to the foot of the medieval village Eze and on to Nice, the capital of the Côte d'Azur. Its main entryway, the Promenade des Anglais, is lined with sidewalk cafés, miles of exclusive beachfront and elegant hotels such as the Negresco, a National Historic Monument. You may also see the multi-domed St. Nicholas Russian Church and the Cours Saleya, a popular promenade in Old Town that is flanked with pastel-colored architecture.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gaze out over the gorgeous French Rivera while driving along the circuitous Corniche.
• Pass numerous classic French villages on different tiers of the Corniche road.
• Enjoy a panoramic tour of Nice, the capital of the French Riviera.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.