11 days in South of France Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, stop by Cité de Carcassonne, then snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), and finally do a tasting at O'Vineyards.

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Boston, USA to Carcassonne is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from Boston to Carcassonne, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): hunt for treasures at Sarlat Market, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Beynac, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Milandes, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Les Jardins d'Eau. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of The Maison Forte de Reignac, don't miss a visit to Roque Saint-Christophe Fort et Cite Troglodytiques, and then admire the natural beauty at Eyrignac et ses Jardins en Dordogne.

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You can drive from Carcassonne to Sarlat-la-Caneda in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. June in Sarlat-la-Caneda sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to fly to Porto.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): head outdoors with D81, then take in the dramatic natural features at Calanques de Piana, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Nature Reserve of Scandola, then make a trip to Les Calanche Cliffs, and then kick back and relax at Camping d'Arone.

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You can fly from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Porto in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Calvi.

Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, don't miss a visit to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra, and then delve into the distant past at Village abandonné d'Occi.

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You can drive from Porto to Calvi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. June in Calvi sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 63°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

On the 8th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Place Massena, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya, then admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, and finally contemplate the long history of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere du Chateau, then get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, and finally make a trip to Promenade des Anglais.

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Getting from Calvi to Nice by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In June, daily temperatures in Nice can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can fly to Bonifacio.

At the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica, Bonifacio is a city with chalk-white limestone outcrops sculpted into unusual shapes by the ocean.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Petit Sperone, see Off-Road Tours, then stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, and finally Head underground at Grottes de Bonifacio.

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Traveling by flight from Nice to Bonifacio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. When traveling from Nice in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Bonifacio, with highs around 82°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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 11th (Sun), take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Vallon des Auffes, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathédrale La Major.

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You can fly from Bonifacio to Marseille in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of taxi and ferry. In June in Marseille, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 63°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.