Space and comfort
Mercedes V-Class
- 7 passengers
- 7 pieces of luggage
The V-Class combines the comfort of a sedan with the space of a van, in a beautifully finished cabin. It is the natural choice for carrying your luggage, even the largest pieces.
Private Chauffeur Between the French Riviera and Aix-en-Provence
TAILORED · SEAMLESS · DISCREET
The Riviera Elite Standard
Aix, the city Cézanne called home
Riviera Elite Driver provides a licensed and insured private chauffeur service operated in accordance with the professional requirements for private passenger transport. Our vehicles and chauffeurs hold the required professional authorizations and are covered by the appropriate insurance for chauffeur operations. Compliance, safety and the protection of our clients are integral to our standards.
From Nice, Aix-en-Provence is a drive of two and a quarter hours or so, on the A8 the whole way: the highway passes the Esterel hills, crosses the Var, and shortly before you arrive, Mont Sainte-Victoire rises on your right. Monaco, Saint-Tropez, anywhere on the coast in between or Nice Airport: wherever you start, your private driver drops you on the Cours Mirabeau, at your hotel in town or at the estate where you are staying. For the return, or for a trip that begins in Aix or at the TGV station, we come and collect you there.
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Land in Nice, dine in Aix
Arriving at Nice Airport? With your flight number, your chauffeur can track the landing; after baggage claim, the road to Provence begins, and by evening you are having dinner on the Cours Mirabeau.
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Seven seats for Provence
A wedding in Provence, a whole family, friends sharing a country house: the V-Class has seven seats, enough for the entire group. For a couple too, it beats a sedan once the suitcases pile up, since the latter has room for just one big case and a cabin bag.
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From the TGV to the Riviera
On the high-speed line, about 15 km (9 miles) southwest of Aix, the Aix-en-Provence TGV station is a natural entry point to Provence. Your chauffeur is on the platform when the train pulls in, then heads for the French Riviera.
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In the heart of the old town
Many streets in the old town are for pedestrians only: the vehicle stops where traffic is allowed, and your chauffeur walks you to your hotel, luggage included.
FRENCH RIVIERA – AIX-EN-PROVENCE PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR
Aix in a single ride, or Provence for the day
To go straight to Aix, the simplest option is a private car transfer: one price, set ahead of time, tolls included. For Mont Sainte-Victoire, the wine estates or the lavender fields, hourly service lets your chauffeur follow your plans until evening.
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In the morning, the Rotonde fountain and the Cours Mirabeau; at noon, a terrace in the shade of the plane trees; in the afternoon, Cézanne’s last studio: between stops, you never have to look for parking.
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The wedding is at a country house near Aix, but most guests are based on the French Riviera? Outbound trips, returns, all the day’s rides: everything is arranged, and the first to leave the party head home without waiting for anyone.
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Aix for a few nights, a day out toward Mont Sainte-Victoire, a detour through the lavender in summer? Share your wishes and dates with us: Valentin arranges every leg of the stay.
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Your starting point, your address in Aix: the fare, tolls included, appears at once and will not change afterward.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Loyal clients, five-star service
On Google, clients point to punctuality, spotless vehicles and flexible organization, even when the group tops twenty people; several stay with us season after season.
Authentic reviews on GoogleWe have used them for over 10 years as our regular chauffeur service for airport transfers and various trips around the area, both for ourselves and for our guests.
They have always been punctual, reliable, and available even at short notice. We highly recommend the company to anyone looking for a professional, exclusive, and comfortable travel experience at a very reasonable price.
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ FLEET
The right vehicle for Provence
For two, the E-Class, discreet and elegant, is all you need; the S-Class gives rear passengers even more space. Once the group grows, our V-Class van takes everyone, seven passengers at most, in one vehicle. For major events, we can arrange additional vehicles.
Understated and refined
Mercedes E-Class
- 2 passengers
- 2 pieces of luggage
Elegant and discreet, the E-Class welcomes you into a peaceful atmosphere. It is a favorite with business travelers, who make the most of every minute on the road.
Prestige and serenity
Mercedes S-Class
- 2 passengers
- 2 pieces of luggage
The S-Class embodies all the prestige of Mercedes-Benz. With its unrivaled comfort, it is made for occasions that call for the very best.
PART OF THE SERVICE
An easy, unhurried drive
Business meeting or day of sightseeing, you find the cabin pleasantly cool: Wi-Fi, chargers for your phones, and cold water from an onboard refrigerator.
Loading and unloading the bags is your chauffeur’s job, from departure to arrival. Champagne is not included but can be arranged, billed separately; child seats are available on request.
- Multilingual ChauffeursYour chauffeur speaks French and English. For another language, mention it when you book.
- UmbrellasAn umbrella is always within reach, in case the weather turns.
- Chilled WaterBottled water is offered to you throughout the service.
- Wi-FiStay connected from pickup to drop-off.
- Phone ChargingKeep your devices charged on the way, via USB-C or Lightning.
- Climate ControlThe temperature is set before we pick you up, in summer and winter alike.
- Child SeatsBaby seats, child seats and booster seats are available on request.
- Dress CodeAll our chauffeurs wear a suit and tie.
THE AIX-EN-PROVENCE CALENDAR
The best seasons around Aix
Lavender in early summer, opera in July, the grape harvest in September and Cézanne all year: every season has its reason to come.
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June and July
The lavender fields
On the Valensole plateau, in Haute-Provence, the lavender blooms in June and July. Allow a day from Aix to enjoy it: your chauffeur picks the roads and stops wherever you like.
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July
The opera festival
Founded in 1948, the Aix-en-Provence Festival presents operas and concerts every summer. After the performance, even late at night, a chauffeur is waiting to drive you back.
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September
The Aix wine harvest
The Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence vineyards, an appellation of rosé, white and red wines, surround the city. During the harvest, tastings follow one another; the drive back is taken care of.
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Year-round
Cézanne and Mont Sainte-Victoire
Born in Aix in 1839, Paul Cézanne painted his last works in his studio on the Lauves hill, now open to the public, not far from the Sainte-Victoire he painted so many times.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Experience serving hotels, luxury brands and major events
Leading hotels, prestigious brands and international events place their guests in our care, as the scrolling logos below show. Out of discretion, private clients are never shown.
For several years, these partners and professional references have relied on Riviera Elite Driver for their private chauffeur needs. Their presence here is a testament to a lasting relationship of trust, built on services we have genuinely delivered.
THE RIVIERA JOURNAL
The same service, wherever you go
Nice to Marseille transfer
Marseille
Its calanques and harbor, south of Aix.
Saint-Tropez chauffeur
Saint-Tropez
The peninsula and its sandy beaches.
Cannes private chauffeur
Cannes
The Festival and the Croisette’s private beaches.
Nice Airport transfer
Nice Airport
The easiest starting point for Aix.
PROVENCE FROM THE RIVIERA
Aix and Mont Sainte-Victoire, from the French Riviera
East of Aix rises Mont Sainte-Victoire; to the north, the Luberon; farther northeast, the Valensole plateau and its lavender; to the south, Marseille, about 30 km (19 miles) away.
A few trips into the Aix countryside
- Nice Airport → Aix-en-ProvenceAhead of a week in Provence
- Cannes → Aix-en-ProvenceFor a night at the opera
- Monaco → Aix-en-ProvenceFor an appointment in town
- Saint-Tropez → Aix-en-ProvenceA wedding at a country house
- Aix-en-Provence → ValensoleWhen the lavender blooms
- Aix TGV Station → CannesOff the train from Paris
GOOD TO KNOW
Any questions about Aix and Provence?
How long is the road from Nice to Aix?
Roughly two and a quarter hours from Nice; from Monaco, add twenty minutes or so, while Cannes and Saint-Tropez are closer. Traffic never changes the fare.
Do you handle arrivals at the Aix TGV station?
Yes. Your chauffeur follows your train’s schedule and is ready when you arrive on the platform, before driving to the French Riviera.
Can we spend a day between Mont Sainte-Victoire and the lavender?
Yes: a day of hourly service is enough to drive the roads around Mont Sainte-Victoire, then the Valensole plateau when the lavender is in bloom, before heading back to Aix in the evening.
Would a taxi do for Aix?
A taxi remains an option, but the experience is not the same: with Riviera Elite Driver, your chauffeur arrives on time in a suit and tie, your vehicle is a brand-new, latest-generation Mercedes-Benz, and the price, tolls included, is guaranteed as soon as you book.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Your stay in Provence, prepared by Valentin
Valentin Sassi founded Riviera Elite Driver in 2016, after a career in tourism and luxury hospitality on the French Riviera. In the five-star hotels and Palaces of Cannes, he learned what great hospitality demands: attention to detail, discretion and the art of anticipation. These qualities have become his signature.
At first the only one behind the wheel, he earned the trust of hotels, partners and loyal clients, then brought together a team of professional chauffeurs who share his vision of the craft.
Since 2023, he has devoted himself entirely to his clients: he personally organizes every journey and coordinates your chauffeurs.
Day and night, seven days a week, the whole team is just a call away. Around Aix, your chauffeur knows exactly where to pull up: by the old town, outside the TGV station or at the estates themselves.
The vehicle matters. The people who look after you matter more.
