🇫🇷 South of France Road Trip Survival Guide | Pitfalls & Parking Hac

🚗 Pick-Up & Drop-Off ✔ Booked via Ctrip for 2-day BMW X1 rental (€323 total) ⚠ Shocking rule: Needed 6+ years of driving experience (not mentioned during booking!). Had to cancel/rebook on-site – arrive early! 📍 Drop-off: Follow "Car Rental Return" signs before Nice Airport T2. 🅿️ Parking Tips (By City) 1️⃣ Nice: €16/night at nearby lots (no street parking) 2️⃣ Èze: Easy at Parking Général De Gaulle 3️⃣ Monaco 🇲🇨: Nightmare roads – narrow, chaotic, and no signal for 30min after crossing the border! Parked at dashed-line spots (no payment machine found) 4️⃣ Menton: Same as Monaco – dashed lines = free? 5️⃣ Antibes: Parking Plage de la Garoupe – epic Alpine views! 6️⃣ Cannes: Film Festival chaos → €20 for 3hrs underground 💡 Final Verdict 👍 For passengers: Freedom to explore! 👎 For drivers: Stressful narrow lanes + confusing signs. Not for newbies! #FrenchRiviera #RoadTrip #TravelTips #DrivingInEurope