Mercedes E-Class
Elegant, comfortable sedan, ideal for business transfers and premium journeys.
3 passengers 3 bags
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Alpha Luxury — Los Angeles → French Riviera
French Riviera travel guide from Los Angeles
Studios, talent, family offices and private travellers from California: flawless ground logistics between Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez, managed on your time zone.
- Departure
- LAX, Van Nuys (VNY) & Burbank (BUR)
- Flight time
- approx. 11h with one connection, or a seasonal non-stop to Nice
- Time difference
- 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (CEST)
Your ground partner
From Los Angeles to Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez
From Los Angeles, the journey to the French Riviera usually runs through a European connection or a private jet out of Van Nuys. Alpha Luxury takes over the moment you land in Nice: terminal welcome, multi-vehicle convoys for teams, and a schedule adjusted daily.
We are used to industry requirements: standard NDAs, unmarked vehicles, briefed chauffeurs, and coordination with publicists and agencies during the Cannes Film Festival.
Peak season: May to October, peaking during the Cannes Film Festival
What we handle
A service built for travellers from Los Angeles
Convoys for teams
Talent, crew, security and luggage coordinated by one dispatcher: S-Class, VIP V-Class, Sprinter.
Contractual confidentiality
NDAs signed before the assignment, dedicated chauffeurs and no public communication.
Cannes Film Festival support
Palais drop-offs, red-carpet slot management, long standby and late-night rotations.
California time zone
European evening coverage so your Los Angeles mornings are always answered.
Helicopter & yacht
Nice — Monaco in 7 minutes, private tenders to Antibes, Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Long stays
Vehicles and chauffeurs assigned by the week or month, garaged near your villa.
Your arrival
From the aircraft steps to your villa
Flight tracked
We track your flight from Los Angeles and adjust the pick-up to any delay.
Meet & greet
Your chauffeur waits inside the terminal, with a discreet sign or none at all.
No waiting
Luggage handled and departure within minutes of landing.
Discretion
Unmarked vehicles, NDAs as standard, security on request.
Our fleet
An exceptional fleet for every need
Meticulously maintained vehicles, selected for their comfort, silence and presence.
Mercedes V-Class
Spacious premium van, perfect for groups, families, delegations and events.
7 passengers 7 bags
Business Van XL
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Mercedes S-Class
Prestige sedan offering a superior level of comfort, discretion and elegance.
3 passengers 3 bags
First Class
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Range Rover Autobiography
Exceptional British SUV combining presence, power and sovereign comfort.
4 passengers 4 bags
SUV
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The pinnacle of automotive luxury: an exceptional SUV for the most exclusive journeys.
4 passengers 4 bags
Luxury
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
The ultimate German sedan: absolute refinement, comfort and exclusivity.
3 passengers 3 bags
Limousine
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Mercedes Sprinter
Large van for important groups, delegations and event transfers.
16 passengers 16 bags
Van
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Five days on the French Riviera, day by day
Day 1
Arrival and recovery
Transfer from Nice, check-in, spa or pool, and a quiet dinner nearby to absorb the nine-hour shift.
Day 2
Cannes and the Croisette
The Croisette, the Lérins islands, a seafront lunch, business meetings and a reserved dinner.
Day 3
Monaco by helicopter
Nice — Monaco flight, the Casino, the Hôtel de Paris, then back along the Moyenne Corniche with a photo stop in Èze.
Day 4
Saint-Tropez
Yacht or road depending on the season, Pampelonne beaches, the village and a late dinner with your chauffeur waiting.
Day 5
Italian extension
Portofino, Genoa or Tuscany by jet or by car, then back to Nice for your connecting flight.
Practical information
Preparing your stay
- Jet lag
- Plan a quiet first day: a nine-hour shift usually hits on day two.
- Distances
- Nice — Cannes 45 min, Nice — Monaco 35 min, Nice — Saint-Tropez 2h by road.
- Reservations
- Restaurants, beach clubs and villas book 3 to 6 months ahead in high season.
- Security
- French and English-speaking close-protection officers available on request.
Destinations
Where we drive you on the French Riviera
FAQ
Travelling from Los Angeles: your questions
Do you handle movements during the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. We operate every year during the Festival with dedicated vehicles, drop-off slot management and chauffeurs available until the early hours.
Do you sign confidentiality agreements?
As standard, including with your agencies, studios or family offices, before the assignment starts.
Can you coordinate a private jet out of Van Nuys?
We work with partner operators and coordinate your arrival at the Nice FBO, including customs and luggage.
Further reading
Our articles for American travellers
Booking
Plan your Riviera stay from Los Angeles
Send us your dates and flight details. We reply within the hour with a full ground plan.
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