Spec me some ideal POIs around the south of France!

mrk · 7 Jul 2018 at 16:59

Hello,

Long story short, I'm doing a bridal wear photo shoot along the French Riviera at the end of September and plan to sight-see for the rest of the week before and after this is done. We want to make the most of the locations nearby and see some amazing scenery, as well as drive along some amazing roads.

I know there are a many here who have driven around this part of Europe plenty of times, so am open to recommendations which I can plot and plan a route via.

So far I have:
- Millau Viaduct
- Route Napoleon
- Menton
- Saint-Tropez
- Hills above Monaco

Thanks!

paradigm · 7 Jul 2018 at 17:01

Millau Viaduct?

mrk · 7 Jul 2018 at 17:02

I should have noted the viaduct is one place I have listed so far!

Conscript · 7 Jul 2018 at 18:16

Rocamadour is worth a look. Great mountain roads leading up to it too.

paradigm · 7 Jul 2018 at 18:23

Could always go to Pau and drive the old Grand Prix circuit route around the town?

Top Gear failed to reach Pau, so you'd be one up

mrk · 7 Jul 2018 at 19:08

Pau looks like it's just a city route with everyday traffic in it, that would be meh without the nice scenery surrounding it!

Rocamadour on street view looks like a nice winding hill climb with a few tunnels thrown in. There are cafes and stuff at the top, too.

geekman · 7 Jul 2018 at 21:23

Put into google maps "871 Av Du Cap D'ail, La Turbie and there's a great viewing point around there.

Also go to Route de la Tête de Chien in the same area

Menton is nice for shots by the sea but not much else, likewise St. Tropez.

You could drive up to Sainte-Agnes: you get stunning views, likewise with the roads up from Menton towards Sospel and Breil-Sur-Roya.

The Grande Corniche (Boulevard de l'observatoire) from Nice to Eze is an absolute must - utterly stunning views and the road is normally deserted. I'd also be tempted to go up on the Col de Vence if you get the chance.

My photography skills aren't a patch on yours, but you get the idea

Col de Vence

Bad photo even by my standards, but this is the Grand Corniche

Mountain roads around Breil-Sur-Roya

La Tête de Chien

More la Tête de Chien

Monaco harbour (Parking Pêcheurs) - police are normally OK with you hanging around and taking photos despite you not really being allowed to park there. Just make sure you stay within sight of the car.

More Grand Corniche

Sainte Agnes

I've got loads more photos / details if you need it.

jpaul · 7 Jul 2018 at 22:31

Also the loop of Gorge du Verdon, Col de la Bonette (EDIT not Colombie) (highest col Europe, w/views of Mercantour Alpes)

Yes - Col de Vence then return via Gourdon up to plateau de Coursegoles.

mrk · 7 Jul 2018 at 22:40

Amazing^ Thanks both!

I'll add you on the eff book if that's ok, Callum told me you'd be the one to know! Eze was certainly on the mind as well after seeing photos on Google Images, so I'll add that on Maps as well as the others!

geekman · 7 Jul 2018 at 23:05

mrk said:
Amazing^ Thanks both!

I'll add you on the eff book if that's ok, Callum told me you'd be the one to know! Eze was certainly on the mind as well after seeing photos on Google Images, so I'll add that on Maps as well as the others!

Sounds good

Quartz · 8 Jul 2018 at 11:46

To do either on your way there or your way back: Cluny and Chateau-Chinon. The Auverne is also nice. All three for the scenery, not the drive.

mrk · 8 Jul 2018 at 18:08

I should have said scenery alone would be fine too. It's gonna be a week, so we;d need some nice places like Tropoz/Menton and the like to stay and enjoy the atmosphere and food before moving on the morning after.

I think with all the above in mind, there's plenty to see now!