From soundcheck to showtime
Soundcheck in the afternoon, a talk in between, the concert at night: your chauffeur sticks with you through the day and fits every ride to your schedule.
Book by the hourPrivate Chauffeur MIDEM Cannes
TAILORED · SEAMLESS · DISCREET
The Riviera Elite Standard
MIDEM, from the first talk to the last encore
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.
Every January or February, music professionals from around the world gather in Cannes for MIDEM: artists, managers, indie labels and major record companies, publishers, startups. Talks and meetings by day, concerts all over town by night. Your private driver keeps pace, at any hour.
On time, even when your flight isn’t
Early or late, we track your flight, and your chauffeur is waiting the moment you land, at Nice Airport or Cannes-Mandelieu. The drive from Nice to the Croisette takes about 45 minutes.
The V-Class, for the artist and the crew
An artist, a manager, the band: seven seats in the V-Class, and the whole group travels together. For a business meeting, choose one of our sedans. The whole fleet is new, all latest-generation Mercedes-Benz.
No questions, no photos
Between engagements, an artist needs quiet. Your chauffeur, impeccably turned out, asks no questions and never reaches for a phone to snap a picture: on board, you are left in peace.
Music all over town
During MIDEM, the music spills out of the Palais: concerts across the city, nights that end late. From one venue to the next, your chauffeur handles every ride, then brings you back to the hotel.
YOUR CHAUFFEUR AT MIDEM
Private chauffeur for MIDEM: transfers, days and nights
To arrive and to leave, a transfer priced up front; for packed days and concert nights, hourly service, with a chauffeur who follows you from one place to the next.
Your wedding on the Riviera
Music, flowers, guests flying in from afar: a wedding comes together like a concert. From the couple to the last guest, everyone gets the same attention on the road, and a single contact organizes every ride.
Plan your weddingThe Palais and every MIDEM venue
Talks at the Palais, concerts in town: you step out right at each entrance, and your chauffeur picks you up as you leave, even in the small hours.
Get your priceThe last night, then the flight
After the final concert, the night is often short: we set your departure time together, for a flight out of Nice or Cannes-Mandelieu. Your price was locked in when you booked.
Book your airport transferCLIENT REVIEWS
Loyal clients, five-star service
During Cannes Lions, for several years, we spent whole days driving teams that numbered over twenty people: our Google reviews tell the story better than we can. MIDEM is prepared with the same care.
★★★★★
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.
Roger Sørli · Google review
★★★★★
GoogleWe have used this service for many years at Cannes Lions and they are beyond professional, clean, safe, and above all unbelievably coordinated trying to move 20+ people around all day in multiple vehicles. We have a high standard for our business with clients and these guys deliver time and time again.
Adam Schenkel · Google review
★★★★★
GoogleI can’t recommend this driver highly enough! From start to finish, the service is absolutely first-class. He is incredibly reliable, always punctual, and goes above and beyond to make every journey smooth and stress-free.
The cars are always spotless and comfortable, and the level of service is outstanding. You can tell that he genuinely cares about his customers and takes great pride in what he does.
If you’re looking for a professional, trustworthy and friendly driver on the French Riviera, look no further. Highly recommended — 5 stars without hesitation!
pål ødegård · Google review
★★★★★
GoogleAzur Property Care has been using cabs booking services of Riviera Elite Driver for the past 4 years. Their service is always professional, reliable, punctual and dependable. They have also been incredibly accommodating with last-minute requests. We highly recommend them for their excellent service and flexibility. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Azur Property Care
ANIL SAIGAL · Google review
★★★★★
GoogleRiviera Elite Driver provides a wonderful service. I have been using them for many years. Always on time, friendly with perfect service. Valentin even picked me up one time I really needed him even though I called in last minute. I strongly recommend!
Franck Amiack · Google review
★★★★★
GoogleExcellent service de chauffeur à Cannes! Nous avons fait appel à cette société de chauffeur privé à Cannes pour notre transfert depuis l’Aéroport de Nice et le service a été parfait! Chauffeur en costume et cravate, Mercedes Classe V 2026 impeccable! Je recommande vivement ce service de chauffeur sur la Côte d’Azur aussi bien pour Cannes que Monaco ou Saint-Tropez.
Max ledéluge · Google review
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ FLEET
Sedan or V-Class, depending on your team
The E-Class suits everyday rides; the S-Class, the arrival of an artist or a public figure. With seven seats, the V-Class carries a band and its entourage. When you book, let us know what you are carrying, cases or gear: we plan the right vehicle, and several if needed.
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.
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.
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
Warm and quiet on board
In the depths of winter, evenings on the Croisette turn chilly: you step into a warm vehicle. The onboard refrigerator keeps bottled water cold; plug your phone into the charger and connect to the Wi-Fi.
Your chauffeur loads your bags at every stop. Champagne can be reserved in advance, at an extra charge.
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.
MIDEM, DAY AND NIGHT
From talks to concerts
MIDEM happens at the Palais by day and across Cannes after dark.
Talks and meetings
At the Palais, talks, workshops and industry meetings run from morning to evening. Your chauffeur leaves you at the door in the morning and comes back whenever you call.
The Startup Village
Young music companies show off their latest ideas. You move from one demo to the next while your chauffeur waits nearby, ready for what comes next.
MIDEM Live, the concerts
Concerts, DJ sets and showcases bring artists, professionals and the public together, at the Palais and elsewhere in Cannes. When the house lights come up, your chauffeur is already outside the venue.
The MIDEM Awards
They honor the artists, labels, venues and initiatives that move music forward. For an awards night, the S-Class makes your arrival count.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Experience serving hotels, luxury brands and major events
Hotels, luxury houses, major events: our standards have already proven themselves there. During MIDEM, artists and industry professionals enjoy the same treatment.
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 Airport to Cannes
Nice → Cannes
Your first MIDEM ride, ready before you land.
Cannes-Mandelieu transfer
Cannes-Mandelieu
The private jet terminal, minutes from the Croisette.
MIPIM Cannes chauffeur
MIPIM Cannes
Global real estate meets at the Palais in March.
Antibes private chauffeur
Antibes
Every July, Jazz à Juan at the Pinède.
THE RIVIERA IN WINTER
A day in Monaco or Saint-Paul-de-Vence
In winter, the Riviera is yours to explore in peace. Before you fly home, we take you to Monaco, through the lanes of Saint-Paul-de-Vence or along the harbor in Antibes, then on to the airport without missing your flight.
Your MIDEM rides
Nice Airport → Cannes
The day you arrive
Cannes-Mandelieu → Cannes
When an artist flies in by jet
Hotel → Palais des Festivals
Before the first talk Palais des Festivals → Hotel
After the last concert Cannes → Monaco
A night in Monte-Carlo Cannes → Nice Airport
The morning after the final show
GOOD TO KNOW
Any questions about your chauffeur for MIDEM?
When is MIDEM?
Early in the year, in January or February depending on the edition, at the Palais des Festivals and all over Cannes.
Can you carry instruments?
Tell us what you are bringing when you book: cases, luggage, gear. We choose the vehicle accordingly, most often the V-Class, and add a second one if needed.
Can your chauffeur wait until a concert ends?
Yes. Book hourly service for a concert night: your chauffeur waits near the venue and meets you as you come out, however late it gets.
Taxi or private chauffeur during MIDEM?
When a concert lets out, everyone is hunting for a taxi at once. Your private chauffeur is already there, in suit and tie, beside a new, latest-generation Mercedes-Benz. And at the airport there is no line: look for the tablet bearing your name.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Valentin takes care of your MIDEM rides
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.
A concert added, a night that runs long? Write to us and your ride is rearranged at once, even at 3 AM.
The vehicle matters. The people who look after you matter more.
Valentin Sassi
