Daytrips

Corniche d’Or


The French Riviera is a breathtaking stretch of coastline in southeastern France. The region is known for its Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches and picturesque villages. A great way to explore this region is by car, and there are many beautiful car routes along the French Riviera. In this blog, we highlight the most beautiful driving route on the French Riviera: the Corniche d’Or.

The Corniche d’Or, also known as the “Gold Coast Road,” is a scenic route that runs along the Mediterranean coast between the popular vacation spots of Saint-Raphaël and Cannes. The route winds through mountainous terrain and offers breathtaking views of the coastline and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.

The route starts in Saint-Raphaël and then goes along the coast and through the mountainous region of the Massif de l’Esterel. Along the way, you will pass through some of the most picturesque villages of the French Riviera, such as Théoule-sur-Mer and Mandelieu-la-Napoule. In this region you will find many of our vacation homes.

One of the highlights of the Corniche d’Or is the view of the red rock of the Massif de l’Esterel rising above the sea. This makes the route unique and unforgettable. It is also a popular spot for hikers and climbers.

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Another highlight of the route is the Bay of Cannes, where the famous film festivals are held. Here you can enjoy the beautiful beaches and the marina, which is full of luxury yachts. Cannes itself is a beautiful city with beautiful parks, museums and plenty of restaurants. In the hinterland we rent several beautiful vacation villas.

The route also ends in the city of Cannes, where you can enjoy the vibrant city life and many attractions. The famous boulevard La Croisette is one of the city’s most popular attractions, with numerous stores, restaurants and bars. Here you will also find the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, site of the Cannes Film Festival.

In short, the Corniche d’Or is a wonderful driving route along the French Riviera, taking you past some of the region’s most spectacular views and picturesque villages. Whether you are looking for a relaxing vacation by the beach or adventurous hiking and climbing, this route has something for everyone. It is definitely worth putting this car route on your bucket list.