11 days in South of France Itinerary

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Fly
1
Nice
— 3 nights
Fly
2
Carcassonne
— 1 night
Drive
3
Bordeaux
— 1 night
Drive
4
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou
— 1 night
Fly
5
Marseille
— 2 nights
Drive
6
Avignon
— 2 nights
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Nice — 3 nights

Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)

Nice is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: observe the fascinating underwater world at Marineland, get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, contemplate the long history of Palais Lascaris, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain.

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Nice trip itinerary planner.

Bucharest, Romania to Nice is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Bucharest to Nice is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Bucharest in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night

Medieval Heart of France

On the 23rd (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then take an in-depth tour of Musee De L'ecole, and finally take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne.

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Getting from Nice to Carcassonne by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nice in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Carcassonne, with lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux — 1 night

The Port of the Moon

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland, don't miss a visit to The Water Mirror, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Bordeaux travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Carcassonne to Bordeaux in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou.
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Chasseneuil-du-Poitou — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): get in on the family fun at Futuroscope.

To see photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chasseneuil-du-Poitou trip builder website.

Drive from Bordeaux to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Marseille.
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Marseille — 2 nights

Gateway to Provence

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and finally take a stroll through The Panier.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Marseille day trip website.

Traveling by flight from Chasseneuil-du-Poitou to Marseille takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Chasseneuil-du-Poitou in April: high temperatures in Marseille hover around 22°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 2 nights

City of Popes

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, then admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres, and finally admire the striking features of Chateau des Baux de Provence. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about winemaking at Chateau de la Gardine, then delve into the distant past at La Maison Carree, and then delve into the distant past at Amphitheatre (les Arenes).

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Avignon journey app.

Traveling by car from Marseille to Avignon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Avignon can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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