Fill up your tank, turn on the engine and get ready to feel the sea air on your face. Valbonne boasts some awesome stretches of coast, such as:

• Mace Beach (6 miles away).
• Plage de la Batterie (7 miles away).
• Midi Beach (7 miles away).

If you’re going to Valbonne for work-related purposes, you’ll probably be visiting some convention centers. With your own set of wheels, you’re sure to get there on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• Scène 55 (4 miles away).
• Palace of Festivals and Conferences (6 miles away).
• Juan les Pins Palais des Congres (7 miles away).

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a great range of both economy and high-end rentals in Valbonne. What you go for is largely dependent on how much you want to spend and what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not grab a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps an upmarket mid-size sedan? Otherwise, if you’re just after something to get you from A to B as economically as possible, we can help you out with a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

You’ll need to keep right while driving in Valbonne. Not only that, take some extra caution if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’re familiar with the roads, relax and enjoy the scenery!

Speed limits generally range from 50km/h to 130km/h in Valbonne and there are penalties for exceeding the limit. Residential streets usually have a maximum speed of 50km/h, unless signed otherwise.

Most of the time, your car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact details to the relevant local agency so they can send a fine straight to you.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving a car in Valbonne, and you could even be charged a fine for simply holding a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your attention remains on the road.

While driving in Valbonne, it’s an offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.05%. Planning to have a couple of drinks over lunch or dinner? Consider grabbing a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Yes, drivers may turn on a red light in Valbonne. Firstly though, you are required to stop the car completely. Proceed only when the lane you are turning into is clear.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Alpes-Maritimes.