Our Route Napoleon & Riviera supercar driving experience is a shorter driving holiday, where you’ll get to spend 2 days behind the wheel of your dream supecar, in which time you’ll explore some of the most stunning driving roads, hilltop villages, gastronomic restaurants and exclusive hotels in the South of France. You’ll experience the world-famous Route Napoleon, one of the greatest drives in Europe, and follow dramatic rockside balcony roads into the Provencal countryside, with picture postcard backdrops everywhere you drive.
On the day of your arrival you will arrive in Èze, and check in to the splendid 5* Château de lá Chevre d’Or, where you’ll be able to spend a day at leisure enjoying the most breathtaking panoramic view of the Côte d’Azur from the terrace and the pool. The next morning after a sumptuous breakfast with a view, the supercar of your choice will be delivered to your hotel. We have planned a fantastic itinerary where you during the course of 2 days get the opportunity to test your machine on fast roads up in the mountains, pause in the most fabulous places for a gourmet lunch, and unwind in some of the most luxurious hotels in Europe with Michelin starred restaurants.
Our aim has been to design a route that takes in as much as possible of the beautiful scenery and roads, while still keeping the driving times reasonable – you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the hotel facilities between each drives and indulge in mouthwatering tasting menus, revitalise in the spas, and sample locally produced Provencal wines in a famous vineyard. After you’ve conquered the Route Napoleon you’ll arrive at the Château de Berne, a winery and luxury hotel surrounded by vine ranks and olive groves on a large private estate. Drop in to the vineyard for a tour of the winery followed by a wine tasting, or laze by the indoor or outdoor pool with a cocktail in your hand.
After a good night’s sleep, and a relaxed morning at the hotel, it’s time to hit the road again. Your second and final leg of your driving adventure takes you into the Verdon National Park, on wide open tarmac winding by the shores of lakes, and up on mountain roads carved out of the cliffside with dramatic views over the Verdon Gorge. Follow spectacular roads back towards the coastline, and finish your supercar adventure with a loud blast through the F1 tunnel in Monaco, in the tyre tracks of legendary racing drivers. Your final hotel stop is situated in the heart of Monte Carlo on the Casino Square – the historic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is the perfect place to be seen at with a head-turner, and as you pull up in front of the hotel entrance you’ll find that all eyes are on you – like a rockstar…
Arrive in Èze, check in to Château de la Chevre d’Or, and spend an evening at leisure at the hotelÈze is a charming medieval hilltop village, perched high on a cliff like an eagle’s nest, with unrivalled views to the littoral and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in the distance. In this authentic Provencal paradise, with its cobblestone alleys and historic houses, you can visit the Exotic Garden of Eze, or stroll through the Old Town with its small boutiques. For those who want to explore the surroundings we recommend a trip down to the beach at Eze Bord de Mer, where you can lunch to the sound of lapping waves, or in 15 minutes you’re in Monaco or Beaulieu-sur-Mer where you´ll find luxury shopping, world-class restaurants, and famous places to visit.
Hotel: 5* Château de la Chevre d’Or, Èze – 35 m² elegance double room
In the morning, after a sumptuous breakfast, your supercar of choice will await you outside the hotel. A member of our team will do a short car and tour briefing, and after that you´re ready to start your driving adventure. Today’s drive takes you on some of the most scenic mountain roads in the Alpes-Maritimes. Your first leg of the journey takes you up into the mountains to picturesque hilltop villages, where you´ll be able to admire spectacular views of the sea and coastline. Take a break from driving in the artist’s village, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where you can admire historic works by artists such as Picasso and Matisse. Your lunch can be either in a Michelin starred restaurant with fabulous views, or if you prefer more traditional brasserie cuisine we’ll send you to a charming local restaurant. After lunch it’s time to conquer the thrilling Route Napoleon, a route taken by Napoleon in 1815 on his return from Elba, and now one of the greatest driving roads in Europe with sweeping smooth tarmac winding through the mountains – perfect territory for your supercar.After Route Napoleon you’ll be heading towards your next hotel stop, an exclusive vineyard hotel in the Provencal countryside – Château de Berne. Enjoy a tour of the winery followed by a wine tasting, or simply relax in one of the pools or the spa. In the evening you have the choice of either dining in the hotel’s Michelin starred gastronomic restaurant, or head to the bistro where you can sample local specialities in a relaxed setting. For those who adore truffles we might recommend a trip to a nearby Michelin starred restaurant, where you’ll find that every dish on the menu has truffle in it – enough to keep your truffle cravings satisfied for a while…
Hotel: 5* Château de Berne, Lorgues – 30 m² classic room
Driving time: 3-4 hours plus stops
Your second scenic drive from Lorgues to Monaco takes you through the breathtaking Verdon National Park and into the Alpes-Maritimes on dramatic balcony roads and tunnels carved out of the rocks. Upon arrival in Verdon you´ll be following the shores of the lake towards Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of the most beautiful villages in France, carved out of a limestone cliff overlooking the valley. The drive continues onto a winding high road with impressive views of the Verdon Gorge, and after your traditional lunch stop the landscape changes to open countryside with long straight stretches of tarmac. You´ll drop down to the coast on a beautiful mountain pass, set within dreamy landscapes in the quiet hills, before you’ll drop down to the coast and head to your final destination – Monte Carlo.In Monaco you´ll be checking in to the most iconic hotel in this world-famous principality. The elegant Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is set right on the Casino Square, next to the Casino, and here you´ll be able to relax and unwind in pure luxury. For the gourmands we recommend to book a table at Le Louis XV for the evening, where you´ll embark on 3 Star Michelin culinary voyage designed by renowned chef Alain Ducasse. It might just turn out to be the best meal you’ve ever had…
Hotel: 5* Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco – 34 m² superior room
Driving time: 3½-4½ hours plus stops
Check-out by 12:00, or if you wish you can extend your stay on the French Riviera
Select the car of your choice for the perfect Route Napoleon & Riviera driving tour, and submit the brief form below to receive a bespoke tour quotation. We’ll check availability for the car and hotels for your requested dates, and reply to you by email or phone.
Included in the tour price – the price is for two people sharing:
• 2 days car rental with insurance (all 420 free kms included for the tour)
• 3 nights accommodation for two in a shared room, including breakfast
• Preprogrammed GPS with a route for each touring day, bespoke roadbook & map
• Personal meet + tour & car briefing with a member of our team
• Full tour support by phone / WhatsApp & email