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Airport welcome
We track your flight in real time. Your chauffeur waits for you in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name, and any waiting caused by a delay is free.
Château de la Messardière · Saint-Tropez
Your private chauffeur
at the Château de la Messardière
The Riviera Private Driver promise
Sit back, we drive
Getting into a car with a chauffeur you don't know is a matter of trust. And trust has to be earned: our chauffeurs are trained, licensed professionals, and our vehicles are insured for passenger transport.
Our job is not just to drive you from A to B: it is a discreet presence, attentive service and the certainty of being in good hands. Every detail matters, and we take care of it for you.
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Elegant service
In a suit, your chauffeur opens the door of an immaculate Mercedes and takes care of your luggage: every journey becomes an exceptional moment.
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Comfort on board
Leather seats, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, chilled water, sweets and chargers: everything is ready before you arrive.
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Confidentiality
Complete discretion, from private villa to palace hotel. What is said on board stays on board.
Our fleet
A Mercedes for every journey
Saloon
E-Class
Mercedes E-Class or EQE
1 to 3 passengers
2 large suitcases
Airport transfers, business meetings
You choose the vehicle when you book, with the exact price of the trip.
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Very flexible, reliable, and professional. Highly recommend his services!
We have been using Christophe since 2018. He is always on time, the car is immaculate, a totally professional, reliable service.
Château de la Messardière, Saint-Tropez
In the late 19th century, a cognac merchant gave his daughter a wedding present: the house that is now Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière. From Nice airport to the Messardière, in summer, when you leave matters as much as the road you take.
The hotel and its neighbourhood
A wedding gift
The father, Gabriel Dupuy d'Angeac, sold brandy in Cognac. His daughter Louise, an artist and musician, married a cavalry officer, Henry Brisson de la Messardière, who left his name to the château. After the First World War, the house changed hands several times. In 1989, Jean-Claude Rochette, chief architect of historic monuments, restored and enlarged it.
A park for the birds
On the heights of Saint-Tropez, the château stands in a 12.5-hectare park, protected with the French bird protection league (LPO). A palace since June 2012, it reopened in July 2021 under the Airelles name.
Our chauffeur services at Château de la Messardière
Leaving ahead of the jams
In July and August, traffic into the gulf often crawls. For a flight, your private driver at the Messardière sets the departure time with you, leaving a margin. Out of season, the drive from Nice Airport takes 2 h 15 min, and the fare is fixed, from €280. The car drops you at the château, on the hill, well away from the bustle of the quays.
The harbour, no parking needed
From the château to the old harbour of Saint-Tropez is a short distance, but in summer cars move slowly and spaces are scarce. The chauffeur drops you as close to the quays as possible, then drives off. One call brings the car back to take you up to the Messardière.
Gassin and Grimaud
On the hill opposite, Gassin and its rampart look over both sides of the peninsula; below lie the grounds of the Polo Club de Saint-Tropez. Further on, the village of Grimaud keeps its castle. You head back whenever you choose.
Riviera Private Driver is an independent chauffeur service, not affiliated with the hotel.
On quote
Your tailor-made services
From the château to the gulf, every summer trip is planned around the traffic. Your chauffeur comes to collect you on the hill.
Evenings and events
Dinner or a reception at a villa on the gulf: the car takes you there from the Messardière and brings you back up to the château.
Event chauffeur →
Business and conferences
A meeting in Sainte-Maxime or Cannes, with a departure time chosen to miss the busy hours.
Business chauffeur →
Excursions
Gassin in the morning, Grimaud in the afternoon: a day in the hilltop villages, starting from the château.
Private tours with a driver →
From Château de la Messardière
Where to?
From the hill, the seafront road reaches Sainte-Maxime by going round the gulf.
Château de la Messardière → Cannes
≈ 2 h
Château de la Messardière → Mandelieu-la-Napoule
≈ 1 h 40 min
Château de la Messardière → Monaco
≈ 2 h 35 min
Château de la Messardière → Juan-les-Pins
≈ 2 h 5 min
Château de la Messardière → Ramatuelle
≈ 18 min
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Other destinations
Other hotels nearby
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer between Nice Airport and Château de la Messardière?
The price is fixed, VAT included and per vehicle: €310 in an E-Class (1 to 3 passengers), €400 in a V-Class (up to 7 passengers) and €500 in an S-Class (1 to 2 passengers). From 1 November to the end of February, the winter rate brings it down (€280 in an E-Class). The price is shown before you book and does not change afterwards.
How long does it take from Nice Airport to Château de la Messardière?
About 2 h 15 min to reach Château de la Messardière (110 km), as a guide only: depending on the season and the time of day, the journey may take longer. Your chauffeur tracks your flight: if it is late, they wait for you and the waiting time is free.
In the middle of August, what time should we leave the Messardière for a flight from Nice?
Earlier than in winter. We set the time together, based on the traffic expected that day, so you reach the airport without rushing.
How do we get to the old harbour by private driver from the Messardière, without looking for a space?
The car stops as near the quays as it can, and returns as soon as you call.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. The price is shown before you book, including VAT and per vehicle, and it does not change afterwards.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes: child car seats and booster seats. Just mention it when you book.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. Up to 6 hours before pick-up, you can cancel free of charge or change your booking yourself, from your booking page (and during the hour after a booking made later than that). After that, contact us directly and we will do our very best.
How do I pay?
Directly on the website, by card, when you book: your booking is confirmed straight away. You can also pay in the car, by card (American Express accepted) or in cash.
What is the difference between a private chauffeur (VTC) and a taxi?
A VTC (private-hire chauffeur) is booked in advance and its price is fixed when you book. A taxi can be taken without booking, at a rank or in the street, and its fare usually depends on the meter. Riviera Private Driver is a VTC service.
Riviera Private Driver
Christophe Grosso has always lived on the French Riviera. After six years in luxury tourism, he founded Riviera Private Driver in 2018, bringing his experience of service and his knowledge of the region, from Saint-Tropez to Monaco. Today, our team of chauffeurs handles your airport transfers, business travel and evenings out. We prepare every journey with attention to detail, from the moment you step on board until you arrive.
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