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Transfer Nice Airport to Cagnes-sur-Mer
The closest of all our coastal destinations, Cagnes-sur-Mer packs three towns into one: a medieval hilltop village, a lively centre, and a fishing-and-beach quarter on the sea. Renoir spent his last years painting here. It’s barely 13 km from Nice Airport — and our private transfer has you there in under 20 minutes.
The Journey to Cagnes-sur-Mer
Cagnes-sur-Mer is the first major town west of Nice, so the drive from the airport is short and simple — under 20 minutes along the coast or motorway. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals, then takes you straight to your address, whether that’s a beachfront hotel in Cros-de-Cagnes or a villa up in the old village.
The town rewards visitors with real variety. High above sits Haut-de-Cagnes, a spiral of cobbled lanes crowned by the Château Grimaldi. Below, the Renoir Museum preserves the artist’s home and olive gardens, while the coast at Cros-de-Cagnes keeps its fishing-village character alongside a long pebble beach.

What’s Included
- Meet & greet with name sign in arrivals
- Real-time flight tracking
- 60 minutes of free waiting time
- Direct door-to-door delivery — no other stops
- Modern Mercedes fleet, immaculately kept
- Bottled water & Wi-Fi on board
- Free child & booster seats on request
- English-speaking professional drivers
- Fixed price agreed in advance — no hidden fees
Route & Pricing
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Distance | ≈ 13 km |
| Duration | ≈ 18 minutes |
| Route | NCE Airport → coastal road / A8 → Cagnes-sur-Mer |
| Mercedes E-Class (1–3 passengers) | €50 |
| Mercedes V-Class (up to 7 passengers) | €70 |
| Mercedes S-Class (first class, 1–3) | €90 |
What to See in Cagnes-sur-Mer
🎨 Renoir Museum — Les Collettes
The house and olive-grove estate where Pierre-Auguste Renoir lived and painted his final years, kept much as he left it, with original works and his studio.
🏰 Haut-de-Cagnes & Château Grimaldi
A perfectly preserved medieval village of steep lanes and archways, topped by a 14th-century castle housing a museum and panoramic views over the coast.
🐎 Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur
The Riviera’s seaside racecourse hosts flat and trotting races through summer and winter — a lively, local day out right by the beach.
🏖️ Cros-de-Cagnes
The old fishing quarter, with its long pebble beach, seafood restaurants and pointu boats still drawn up on the shore.
FAQ
How far is Cagnes-sur-Mer from Nice Airport?
About 13 km, or under 20 minutes by car — one of the shortest transfers on our list.
Can you take me up to Haut-de-Cagnes?
Yes. The old village lanes are narrow, but our drivers know the access points and drop you as close as vehicles are allowed.
Is Cagnes a good base for the western Riviera?
Very — it’s central for Nice, Antibes and the coast, with easier parking and prices than the bigger resorts.
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