Cagnes-sur-Mer · Haut-de-Cagnes · Cros-de-Cagnes
VTC in Cagnes-sur-Mer, five kilometres from the runways
The closest to the airport of all the towns Thierry covers in detail: a short ride, a price given in advance, and three Cagnes to choose from.
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- Population
- 53,354 inhabitants
- Postcode
- 06800
- Nice airport
- 5.5 km as the crow flies
- Nice city centre
- 9 km as the crow flies
Haut-de-Cagnes, Cagnes-Ville, Cros-de-Cagnes: which one are you in?
Cagnes-sur-Mer is made up of three districts that locals name separately: Haut-de-Cagnes, the medieval village on its hill; Cagnes-Ville, the town centre and the railway station; and Cros-de-Cagnes, the old fishing quarter by the sea.
| District | What you’ll find there | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Haut-de-Cagnes | The Château-Musée Grimaldi, steep lanes, artists’ studios | At the foot of the village: the lanes are best walked down |
| Cagnes-Ville | The town centre, the shops, the SNCF railway station | Outside the station or at your address |
| Cros-de-Cagnes | The little fishing harbour, the boats, the beach promenade | On the seafront, outside the address |
| Seafront, west | The Côte d’Azur racecourse, the residences | Outside the residence or at the entrance you give |
| Les Collettes | The Renoir Museum and its olive grove | At the entrance to the estate |
Saying “Cagnes” is not enough: a passenger expected “in Cagnes” could be at the top of a medieval hill or down by the water, two kilometres away. The district and the exact address mean no searching around at pickup time.
Five kilometres from the airport: a short ride, a price agreed upfront
As the crow flies, the centre of Cagnes-sur-Mer is 5.5 km from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport: the closest of the five towns Driver, Let’s Go! describes in detail on its site.
Cagnes is not one of Thierry’s four fixed-fare rides (Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez): the price is given when you book, depending on the address, and it does not change afterwards. For a ride this short, it is better to ask than to guess.
The route either follows the coast between Saint-Laurent-du-Var and Cagnes or takes the A8 motorway; at rush hour, the seafront road is often the simpler option. For travellers staying in Cagnes and touring the Riviera, hourly hire starts right at the door of your residence.
- To or from the airport: price given before the ride.
- To Antibes or Juan-les-Pins: the road carries on through Villeneuve-Loubet.
- To Vence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence: the road climbs inland from Cagnes.
Haut-de-Cagnes: a medieval village best explored on foot
Haut-de-Cagnes is a fortified hilltop village above the town, crowned by the Château Grimaldi, which now houses a museum.
Its steep lanes, stairways and vaulted passages are explored on foot. For a visit, Thierry drops you as close as possible and picks you up at the same spot at the agreed time; for a departure from a house in the village, arrange a meeting point at the foot of the ramparts — suitcases do not like stairs.
The Château-Musée Grimaldi and the Renoir Museum at Les Collettes, on the other side of town, fit into the same morning: the Riviera museums page puts them in a single day alongside the Fondation Maeght and the Chapelle du Rosaire in Vence.
The Renoir Museum and Les Collettes
The Les Collettes estate was Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s last home: the painter spent his final years there, and today the house, the studio and the olive grove are open to visitors as a museum.
It is one of the places that bring visitors from all over the world to Cagnes, often for just half a day, from Nice or from Antibes. By car, it is easy to find: the entrance to the estate is the drop-off point.
For a traveller landing at the airport in the morning, a visit to Les Collettes before heading to the hotel is possible, with the suitcases staying in the boot — mention it when you book so that Thierry can plan for the wait.
Cros-de-Cagnes and the seafront
Cros-de-Cagnes is the town’s old fishing village: a small harbour where the traditional wooden boats, the pointus, are still hauled up onto the pebbles.
The Cagnes seafront is long and straight, lined with apartment residences: this is where many holidaymakers and second-home owners stay. For a pickup, the street number and the name of the residence are enough; the car pulls up outside.
The Cros has kept the feel of a fishing village, with its colourful boats and its terraces along the promenade: a good place for a seafood lunch, which the restaurants page helps you organise without a car.
To the west, the Côte d’Azur racecourse sits on the seafront. On race days the surrounding streets fill up: let Thierry know if your ride falls on a race-meeting day.
The Château-Musée Grimaldi, at the top of Haut-de-Cagnes
The Château Grimaldi, built in the early 14th century by Rainier Grimaldi at the top of Haut-de-Cagnes, is now a municipal museum: you can visit the château’s rooms, a museum devoted to the olive tree and a collection of portraits of the singer Suzy Solidor.
The château looks out over the whole coast, from the Baie des Anges to Cap d’Antibes: its terrace is one of the great viewpoints of Cagnes. The visit pairs well with a stroll through the village and, in the afternoon, with the Renoir Museum at Les Collettes, on the other side of town.
Haut-de-Cagnes drew many artists in the 20th century, and studios and galleries still line its lanes. The village is also a good starting point for the hinterland: Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vence are only a few kilometres away on the road that climbs from Cagnes.
For a visit starting from Nice or Antibes, three hours of hourly hire (€255) is often enough: drop-off at the foot of the village, waiting time during the visit, then Les Collettes, then the ride back.
The Côte d’Azur racecourse
The Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur sits on the Cagnes-sur-Mer seafront: it hosts races in winter and evening meetings in summer, drawing a crowd from all along the Riviera.
On race days, the area around the racecourse and the seafront road get busy, especially towards the end of the day. For a ride that passes that way, Thierry allows extra time, and for an outing to the races, the pickup and the return are fixed in advance — bearing in mind that a return after 7 pm is on quote.
Staying in Cagnes-sur-Mer without a car
Cagnes-sur-Mer is a handy base for a Riviera stay: close to the airport, served by the station on the coastal railway line, with residences all along the seafront.
Many visitors rent an apartment here or own a second home. On arrival day, the transfer from the airport is short; on the following days, the train connects Nice and Antibes, and a driver takes over for what the train does not reach: Haut-de-Cagnes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Vence, the villages of the hinterland.
For owners arriving for the season with plenty of luggage, the front trunk of the Tesla Model Y adds to the rear boot: give the number of suitcases when you book, and Thierry will tell you whether everything fits.
Polygone Riviera and the shops of Cagnes
North of the town, Polygone Riviera is an open-air shopping centre opened in 2015, with its boutiques, its restaurants and artworks along the walkways; it is one of the favourite shopping trips west of Nice.
For a traveller without a car, it is easier to get there by VTC than by public transport, especially on the way back with your arms full. Three hours of hourly hire lets you browse the shops while the car waits, with your purchases in the boot.
In Cagnes-Ville, the town-centre shops and the market are around the station and the pedestrian streets: you are dropped as close as possible and walk the last stretch.
For Cagnes residents heading off on a trip, the ride to the airport is short but often falls at the times when the seafront road gets busy: Thierry suggests a departure time that takes the day into account, rather than relying on the five kilometres as the crow flies.
What Thierry checks before a ride in Cagnes-sur-Mer
In Cagnes, most hiccups come from an incomplete address: five details are enough for the pickup to happen on time.
The district
Haut-de-Cagnes, Cagnes-Ville, Cros-de-Cagnes or the seafront: the first question.
The meeting point
In Haut-de-Cagnes, a spot at the foot of the village rather than a door at the end of a lane.
The residence
On the seafront, the name of the residence and the entrance.
The day
On a race day at the racecourse or a big market day, Thierry allows more time.
The luggage
3 large suitcases and 2 small ones in the Tesla Model Y; any more, let him know.
A ride between Cagnes-sur-Mer and the airport, step by step
Booking a VTC in Cagnes-sur-Mer with Driver, Let’s Go! takes two minutes, and you know the price before you set off.
Your request
The district, the address, the date, the flight: with the form or on +33 6 25 03 03 20.
The price
Given before the ride, depending on the address; it does not change afterwards.
The pickup
At the agreed spot in Cagnes, or in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name.
The route
The seafront road or the motorway, depending on the time of day.
Payment
By card, in cash or by bank transfer.
VTC in Cagnes-sur-Mer: your questions
The questions specific to rides to and from Cagnes-sur-Mer.
How long does it take from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Nice airport?
The centre of Cagnes is 5.5 km from the airport as the crow flies. The journey time depends on the hour and the route; Thierry gives it to you when he confirms the ride.
Is there a fixed fare for Cagnes-sur-Mer?
No, Cagnes is not one of the four fixed fares. You get the price when you book, depending on your address, and it does not change afterwards.
Can you pick me up in Haut-de-Cagnes?
Yes, at an agreed spot at the foot of the medieval village: the steep lanes are easier on foot, especially with suitcases.
Do you serve Cagnes-sur-Mer station?
Yes, pickup outside the station is possible, to get to the airport, an address on the Riviera or the hinterland.
Can we visit the Renoir Museum straight off the plane?
Yes, the suitcases stay in the boot. Mention it when you book: the waiting time during the visit is planned for, and you get the price beforehand.
Do you go to the Côte d’Azur racecourse?
Yes. On race days the surrounding streets get busy: the return pickup is arranged in advance, and a return after 7 pm is on quote.
Can we go shopping at Polygone Riviera with a driver?
Yes, as a transfer or with three hours of hourly hire (€255): the car waits and your purchases stay in the boot.
Can you drive me from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Monaco?
Yes. The price is given when you book, depending on your address in Cagnes; for a day in Monaco with the return trip, a 4-hour half day at €320 is often simpler.
Does the price change if there are four of us with suitcases?
No: the price is for the car, up to four passengers, luggage included up to 3 large suitcases and 2 small ones.
Do you collect travellers at Cagnes-sur-Mer station?
Yes, outside the station, for a train arrival followed by a ride to an address the train does not reach: Haut-de-Cagnes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Vence or a villa in the hills. Give the train’s arrival time when you book.
Is Cros-de-Cagnes far from the centre?
The Cros is by the sea, south of Cagnes-Ville: a few minutes by car. Give the district and the name of the residence when you book, so the pickup happens in the right place, first time.
Neighbouring towns, and the services
Villeneuve-Loubet borders Cagnes to the west; Vence sits above it, in the hinterland.
VTC in Villeneuve-LoubetMarina Baie des Anges and the Escoffier Museum.Read the page 
VTC in VenceThe road climbs from Cagnes to the medieval town.Read the page 
VTC in AntibesThe €85 fixed fare from the airport.Read the page 
Riviera museumsRenoir, Maeght, Matisse, Picasso in a single day.Read the page 
The whole area servedThe five towns and the other destinations from Nice.Read the page
Cagnes-sur-Mer: tell Thierry the district, he’ll tell you the price.
Haut-de-Cagnes, the centre, the Cros or the seafront: you are picked up wherever you are.
Call 06 25 03 03 20Population (53,354 inhabitants), INSEE code 06027 and postcode 06800: the French government’s API Géo (geo.api.gouv.fr), accessed on 27 October 2026. Distances as the crow flies calculated from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and from the centre of Nice.