Originally Posted by
biggestbopper
No real mountains on the main route to Nice--I assume you will be taking the Autoroute.
But, IMHO, it is better to take the TGV to, say Aix, and rent a car there. Much faster, less stressful, and probably cheaper with the high price of gas and very high tolls.
Also, no worries about the weather.
Or, why not just fly into Nice?
I agree. I've taken both the train and flown (EasyJet) from Orly and then rented cars, just as you suggest. Unless there is somewhere the op needs to stop enroute, I can't see driving.