Mini Moke Drive on the French Riviera: Our Favourite Itineraries from Nice to Saint-Tropez
A drive in a Mini Moke along the Côte d’Azur is an experience in a class of its own. With the top down, the warm breeze on your face and the sea in the background, the Côte d’Azur was made for this. And the electric Moke – quiet and open-top – is the perfect companion.
Here are our favourite Mini Moke driving routes, between Nice, Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
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Itinerary 1: Nice, from the Promenade to the Hills
For this first drive in the Mini Moke, the Promenade des Anglais is the obvious starting point. But if you don't go beyond the seafront, you'll miss the essential.
From the Promenade, head back towards Old Nice and its ochre alleyways. Then, take the direction of the Lower Corniche, which follows the coastline eastwards. Views of the Mediterranean gradually open up. In a Moke, every bend is an invitation to slow down.
Recommended stop: Villefranche-sur-Mer, one of the most beautiful villages on the coast. The bay is one of the deepest in the Mediterranean.
Practical tip: Leave early in the morning (before 9 am) or late in the afternoon (after 5 pm) to avoid summer traffic and enjoy the golden light.
For tips and events: Nice Tourist Office
Itinerary 2: The Corniche to Monaco
Nice → Èze → Monaco. This stretch of the Grande Corniche is one of the most photographed in France. In an electric Moke, silent and open to the landscape, it takes on a new dimension.
From Nice, take the Route de la Grande Corniche (D2564). The bends gradually rise above the coastline. To the left: the Mediterranean. Below: the roofs of the coastal towns. Above: the azure sky.
Recommended stop: Èze Village. This medieval village, perched at an altitude of 400 metres, offers 360° views of the coast. The exotic garden is well worth a visit.
Arrival Monaco: Descend towards the Rock and Port Hercules. The Moke in this setting of yachts and limestone cliffs is a picture in itself.
Autonomy This journey represents 20 km, well below the Moke's range (129 km). You can do the return trip and still have a wander.
Itinerary 3: Cannes and the Seaside
The Croisette in Cannes is one of the most famous avenues in the world. In a Moke convertible, with the sun and the sea, it’s exactly the setting it deserves.
Join Cannes via the motorway or the coastal road (more scenic, but longer). Once on La Croisette, drive slowly. The palm trees, the facades of the palaces, the beach within easy reach. Park and head down to the Old Port.
Recommended stop: Le Marché Forville, if you are there in the morning. Then the Port, for a coffee facing the boats.
For photographers: The late afternoon light on La Croisette, with the Moke in the foreground, is a visual brief in itself.
Route 4: Saint-Tropez and the peninsula
Saint-Tropez is the ultimate destination for a Mini Moke ride. Brigitte Bardot made the Moke legendary there. The Port, the Pampelonne beaches, the vineyards of Ramatuelle, every setting is a postcard.
Suggested itinerary on site
1. Arrival by Saint-Tropez Port, parking and a walk through the alleyways
2. Route de la plage de Pampelonne (D93), vineyards, wild lavender and the sea at the end
3. Ramatuelle, a medieval village, market if you are there on a Thursday or Sunday
4. Return via Croix-Valmer for another perspective on the peninsula
Charging advice: Arrange for a recharge in Saint-Tropez. Several charging stations are available in town. The 129 km range is sufficient for journeys on the peninsula, but the return to Cannes or Nice will require planning.
Note: We occasionally organise free trials of the Moke in Saint-Tropez, Port of Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle.
To prepare for your visit: Saint-Tropez Tourist Office
Our tips for a successful Mini Moke outing
The weather first
The Côte d’Azur offers more than 300 days of sunshine per year. But a Moke without a roof in the rain is another matter entirely. Check the Weather conditions Météo France before you set off. Outside July and August, mornings can be chilly, so do bring a light jacket.
Departure time
Golden hour in the morning (7-9 am): golden light, clear roads. Golden hour in the evening (5-7 pm): same magic, but check the sunset time depending on the season.
Parking
In the town centres of the Côte d'Azur during the season, parking is a discipline in itself. Arrive early or bet on the peripheral car parks and finish with a walk.
Autonomy
129 km is more than enough for most of these routes. For Saint-Tropez, plan to recharge whilst you’re there. Allow 2 hours on a Type 2 socket (charging point or wallbox), or 4 to 5 hours on a Green’Up high-power socket. Just enough time for a nice lunch.
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Ready to hit the road?
How about preparing your next outing in a Mini Moke? At SUNCAR France, we offer free test drives of the electric Moke in Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez. Thirty minutes, no obligation, on the roads of your choice.
We also offer the possibility to rent your Moke by the day, to discover the French Riviera, and enjoy a memorable experience behind the wheel of an iconic car.
Further reading
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