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Private Jet Charter to Nice / French Riviera

Charter a private jet to the French Riviera: Cannes in May, the Monaco Grand Prix, the superyacht season. Fly on your schedule, skip every line.

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THE EXPERIENCE

Why the world visits Nice / French Riviera

Stay

Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

Cliffside palace on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, opened 1908; Elizabeth Taylor, Charlie Chaplin and Winston Churchill all stayed. Legendary saltwater infinity pool and Michelin-starred Le Cap.

Hôtel Le Negresco

Hôtel Le Negresco

Nice's 1913 Belle Époque palace on the Promenade des Anglais. Dali, the Beatles, Hemingway and Grace Kelly stayed; Chantecler holds 2 Michelin stars; the building is a listed historic monument.

Hôtel Martinez

Hôtel Martinez - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Cannes' 1929 Art Deco palace on La Croisette. The film-festival nerve center; La Palme d'Or holds 1 Michelin star; celebrity-named suites throughout.

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel

1913 Belle Époque palace with the famous twin domes, reopened 2023 as a Regent after a multi-year renovation. Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief was filmed here.

Cheval Blanc St-Tropez

Cheval Blanc St-Tropez

LVMH's beachfront maison on Plage de la Bouillabaisse. La Terrasse holds a Michelin star and the Guerlain spa sets the tone for quiet days.

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

1864 palace on Casino Square; the Monaco Grand Prix headquarters hotel. Alain Ducasse's Louis XV holds 3 Michelin stars, with a vast wine cellar beneath.

Eat

The tables worth flying for.

La Vague d'Or (Saint-Tropez)

3 Michelin stars, Arnaud Donckele; pine-shaded terrace over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Why famous: named France's best chef at 35; the Riviera's top table.

Mirazur (Menton)

3 stars, Mauro Colagreco, perched above the sea near the Italian border. Why famous: voted World's Best Restaurant 2019.

Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse à l'Hôtel de Paris (Monaco)

3 stars; the Mediterranean grand restaurant. Why famous: Ducasse's flagship; Monaco's gastronomic crown.

Le Chantecler (Nice, Le Negresco)

2 stars, Jean-Denis Rieubland; regency dining room in the Negresco. Why famous: Nice's highest-rated table.

La Palme d'Or (Cannes, Hôtel Martinez)

1 star; the Croisette's power dining room. Why famous: where deals are toasted every May during the festival.

L'Abysse Monte-Carlo (Hôtel Hermitage)

2 stars (2025), Yannick Alléno with sushi master Yasunari Okazaki. Why famous: Monaco's newest two-star sensation.

Culture

The landmarks worth landing for.

Promenade des Anglais

Nice's famous seafront walk under the palms, from the airport to the port. Why visit: the postcard image of Nice itself.

Vieux Nice and the Cours Saleya market

Flower stalls, produce and Niçois specialties in the old town's narrow lanes. Why visit: the old town at its most alive.

Prince's Palace of Monaco

The Grimaldi family's home on the Rock, with the changing of the guard each day. Why visit: Monaco's seat of power, a short helicopter hop from Nice.

Casino de Monte-Carlo

The 1863 Belle Époque gaming hall on Casino Square. Why visit: the most famous casino in the world.

HAPPENING IN NICE / FRENCH RIVIERA

Don't just visit. Time it right.

The events worth timing your trip around.

MOTORSPORT · JUN 4-6

Monaco Grand Prix

The crown jewel of the F1 calendar on the streets of Monte Carlo. Yachts in the harbor, the principality at full capacity. Drop-and-go at Nice, then the helicopter or the coast road.

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FILM · MAY

Cannes Film Festival

The film world's most important fortnight at the Palais des Festivals. Opening weekend and closing ceremony are the peaks; one of the busiest private-jet fortnights on earth.

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YACHTING · SEPTEMBER

Monaco Yacht Show

The superyacht industry's flagship week at Port Hercule. Buyer, broker and shipyard traffic: the jet-to-yacht crossover at full strength.

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WHEN TO GO

May to September is the season

May-Sep: Peak. Cannes festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, the yacht season. Book charters early.
Apr & Oct: High. Great weather, thinner crowds, calmer rates.
Nov-Mar: Low. Mild winters, quiet resorts, easy availability.
SIGNATURE JOURNEYS

Wheels up to touchdown

New York → Nice≈ 8h 45m nonstop
London → Nice≈ 2h nonstop
Dubai → Nice≈ 6h 30m nonstop
Nice → Monaco≈ 8 min by helicopter
FOR YOUR BOOKER

The logistics, handled

Airport: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), France's busiest private aviation airport outside Paris, with a dedicated general aviation terminal.

Alternates: Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ) for Cannes; Toulon Hyères (TLN) for Saint-Tropez.

Aircraft fit: Ultra-long-range jets nonstop from the US East Coast; everything from Europe.

Notes: Helicopter transfers run about 8 minutes to Monaco and 15 minutes to Cannes. Summer slots tighten during Grand Prix and festival weeks.

QUESTIONS

Asked constantly

How far is Monaco from Nice airport?

About 30 minutes by car, or 8 minutes by helicopter to Monaco's heliport.

Can I land closer to Cannes?

Yes. Cannes Mandelieu airport sits right by the Croisette and suits light and midsize jets.

When should I arrive for the Monaco Grand Prix?

Before Friday. Slots at Nice fill early on race weekend, so book the trip well ahead.

Do I need a visa for the French Riviera?

France is in the Schengen area. US, Canadian and UK visitors enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes. Pet-friendly aircraft are available on request; the EU pet passport or equivalent health certificate covers the paperwork.

Get me to the French Riviera.

Tell us when. We handle the aircraft, the slots,
the helicopter, and the last mile.

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