13 days in South of France Itinerary

Although its luxury shops, nightlife, casinos, and high-end restaurants give Cannes a feeling of exclusivity, this classic French Riviera city has alternatives to suit every budget.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Vieille Ville and Saint-Paul de Vence. Visit La Croisette and Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cannes: Nice (Palais Lascaris & Coco Beach) and Chapelle Des Pénitents Blancs (in St-Paul-de-Vence). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Rue d'Antibes, get to know the fascinating history of Le Suquet, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise de Biot.

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London, UK to Cannes is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Cannes due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in September, expect Cannes to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Bormes-Les-Mimosas.

Bormes-les-Mimosas is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.It has a Mediterranean climate.Bormes-les-Mimosas is a city in bloom and won the 2003 Gold Medal awarded by the Entente Florale. Relax by the water at La plage and Heraclee Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bormes-Les-Mimosas: La Croix-Valmer (Plage de Vergeron, Plage du Debarquement, & more). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Jean Blanc, do a tasting at Domaine Sainte Marie, and enjoy the sand and surf at Plage d'Aiguebelle.

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You can do a combination of train and taxi from Cannes to Bormes-Les-Mimosas in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can drive to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

On the 27th (Fri), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, then take a stroll through Cours Mirabeau, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bestouan Beach, then examine the collection at Musee Granet, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale La Major.

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You can drive from Bormes-Les-Mimosas to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and train. In September, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Avignon.

An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, contemplate the long history of Pont d'Avignon, and then explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes. On your second day here, explore the ancient world of Roman Theatre of Orange, then explore the ancient world of Amphitheatre (les Arenes), then explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres, and finally explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Baux de Provence.

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Traveling by train from Marseille to Avignon takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Avignon can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Carcassonne.

Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.

On the 1st (Tue), do a tasting at O'Vineyards, then contemplate the long history of La cité médiévale, and then take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne. On your second day here, do a tasting at Chateau St Jacques d’Albas, contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Vincent's Church.

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Drive from Avignon to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can travel back home.