Mercedes Benz S560 Cabrio — Nice

Four seats. Fabric roof retracted. A naturally aspirated V8 note that stays civil at boulevard pace but deepens convincingly when the road opens up. The Mercedes-Benz S560 Cabrio occupies a very specific position in the convertible hierarchy — it is not a supercar demanding constant attention, nor a soft touring car that dissolves the road beneath you. It sits exactly between those poles: a full-size open-top grand tourer with enough presence to anchor a hotel entrance and enough composure to cover the Moyenne Corniche through Èze without a second thought. Our 2021 example is the only variant in the fleet, which means availability is limited to clients who plan ahead. Rates begin at €700 per day. Where this car makes the most sense is on the kind of drive that rewards smoothness over outright speed. The Cap-Ferrat peninsula loop — roughly twelve kilometres of narrow, shaded road with intermittent sea views — suits the S560's dimensions surprisingly well. It is wide, yes, but the steering is precise enough for the D25's tighter corners, and the suspension absorbs the uneven road surface that unsettles stiffer sports cars. Afterward, pulling into the valet lane at a Cap-Ferrat property or returning along the Basse Corniche toward Nice feels entirely natural in a car like this. For evening use, the rear seats separate this Mercedes from every two-seat convertible in our collection. A couple hosting another couple for dinner in Villefranche-sur-Mer or arriving together at an event near Place Masséna can travel in one car rather than two. The cabin after dark — ambient lighting, open sky, the particular quiet of a well-insulated German convertible at low speed — sets a tone that smaller open cars simply cannot. Handover is arranged to suit your schedule. We deliver to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport terminals, to specific hotels along the Promenade des Anglais, to residences across the city, or to addresses further along the coast. If your plans take you east toward Monaco or Menton, the car can meet you there as well. One practical note: the S560 Cabrio parks more easily than its road presence suggests. Underground garages in the Carré d'Or and near Port de Nice accommodate it without difficulty, which matters if you intend to spend time on foot in the Old Town before driving onward.