Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotBasse Corniche
Basse Corniche
This 18th-century coastal road winds past Belle Époque villas and glittering Mediterranean views, threading through Villefranche, Monaco, and a string of Riviera gems between Nice and the Italian border.
Scenic coastal drive
Belle Époque villas
Historic 18th century road
Mediterranean sea views
Tips
🚗30km total — easy half-day with stops
🏰slow down through Beaulieu for villa spotting
🌊lowest of three corniches, closest to water
Basse Corniche
Basse Corniche
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotThis 18th-century coastal road winds past Belle Époque villas and glittering Mediterranean views, threading through Villefranche, Monaco, and a string of Riviera gems between Nice and the Italian border.
Scenic coastal drive
Belle Époque villas
Historic 18th century road
Mediterranean sea views
Tips
🚗30km total — easy half-day with stops
🏰slow down through Beaulieu for villa spotting
🌊lowest of three corniches, closest to water