French Riviera Corniche Roads Drive Pack | The Stable

The French Riviera is synonymous with glamour, and its three Corniche roads are among the most cinematic drives in Europe. Cut into the limestone cliffs between Nice and Monaco, they offer three distinct experiences at three different altitudes — and each is magnificent in its own way.

The Grande Corniche, the highest, follows Napoleon's old road along the ridge with views stretching to Corsica on clear days. The Moyenne Corniche threads through the medieval village of Èze, perched like an eagle's nest 427 metres above the sea. The Basse Corniche hugs the waterline through Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu, and Cap Ferrat — the peninsula of billionaires.

This route extends the Corniche experience with a loop through the Provençal backcountry — the perfume town of Grasse, the Gorges du Loup, and the hilltop villages of Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Gourdon. It is a drive that combines Mediterranean glamour with mountain drama, Michelin stars with market-fresh rosé, and the roar of engines with the whisper of lavender.