Mercedes E-Class
Elegant, comfortable sedan, ideal for business transfers and premium journeys.
3 passengers 3 bags
Business Class
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Alpha Luxury — New York → French Riviera
French Riviera travel guide from New York
From your private terminal at Teterboro or your overnight flight out of JFK to your villa in Cannes: a chauffeur waiting at the aircraft, a lifestyle manager on call 24/7 and a stay fully planned before you land.
- Departure
- JFK, Newark (EWR) & Teterboro (TEB)
- Flight time
- approx. 8h non-stop to Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
- Time difference
- 6 hours ahead of New York (CEST)
Your ground partner
From New York to Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez
New York travellers usually land early in the morning after an overnight flight. Alpha Luxury runs the whole arrival: live flight tracking, meet & greet inside the terminal (commercial or private aviation) at Nice, luggage handled for you, and an immediate transfer to Cannes, Monaco, Saint-Tropez or Cap-Ferrat.
We work with your assistants and family offices in Manhattan on US hours: quotes in dollars on request, written confirmations, invoicing to a US entity where needed, and a single point of contact for the entire stay.
Peak season: May to September, peaking around the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix
What we handle
A service built for travellers from New York
Overnight-flight arrival
Vehicle ready from 6am, water, wifi and early check-in coordinated with your hotel or villa.
English-speaking chauffeurs
Every chauffeur speaks fluent English and understands what American clients expect.
One point of contact
Your lifestyle manager handles transfers, restaurants, yachts, helicopters and day trips, reachable on WhatsApp.
Private aviation
Coordination with your operator (Teterboro, Westchester) and tarmac welcome at the Nice FBO.
Events
Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco Yacht Show: vehicles and access secured months ahead.
Complete discretion
Unmarked vehicles, NDAs as standard, close-protection officers on request.
Your arrival
From the aircraft steps to your villa
Flight tracked
We track your flight from New York 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 in Nice and settling in
Airport welcome, transfer in an S-Class or VIP V-Class, check-in at your hotel or villa, then a light dinner on the port of Nice or in Villefranche-sur-Mer to ease the jet lag.
Day 2
Monaco and the Grande Corniche
Scenic drive through Èze, the Rock of Monaco, lunch at Monte-Carlo Beach, an afternoon of shopping in the Carré d'Or, with your chauffeur on standby all day.
Day 3
A day at sea to Saint-Tropez
Yacht departure from Antibes or Cannes, lunch at Pampelonne, and a chauffeured return by road to avoid the evening traffic.
Day 4
Cannes, Antibes and the hinterland
The Croisette, Le Suquet, Cap d'Antibes, then Mougins or Saint-Paul-de-Vence for galleries and a Michelin-starred dinner booked in advance.
Day 5
Departure or extension
Return transfer to NCE, or an extension by helicopter to Saint-Tropez, or by jet to Italy, Sardinia or Ibiza.
Practical information
Preparing your stay
- Best time to travel
- May, June and September: ideal weather with fewer crowds than August.
- Currency & payments
- Euro. US cards accepted everywhere; USD quotes available.
- Tipping
- Service is included in France. Tips are appreciated but never expected.
- Entry requirements
- Valid US passport, Schengen stays up to 90 days; ETIAS authorisation will apply in due course.
Destinations
Where we drive you on the French Riviera
FAQ
Travelling from New York: your questions
Can I book a chauffeur before leaving New York?
Yes, and we recommend it. We confirm the vehicle, chauffeur and itinerary in writing before you leave, with flight tracking enabled automatically.
Do your chauffeurs speak English?
All of our chauffeurs speak English. We can also assign Italian or Arabic-speaking chauffeurs when needed.
Do I need a rental car on the French Riviera?
Rarely. Corniche roads, parking in Monaco and Saint-Tropez, and local enforcement make a private chauffeur simpler, faster and safer.
Further reading
Our articles for American travellers
Booking
Plan your Riviera stay from New York
Send us your dates and flight details. We reply within the hour with a full ground plan.
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