13 days in South of France Itinerary

Head to La Croisette and Centre d'Art du Verre PIERINIfor plenty of shopping. Appreciate the collections at Musée Marc Chagall and Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain. Step out of Nice with an excursion to Le Suquet in Cannes--about 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Avenue Jean Medecin, browse the exhibits of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, and look for gifts at La Cave de Stephane.

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Denver, USA to Nice is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Denver to Nice due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Denver in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Nice, with lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to fly to Bonifacio.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take a memorable tour with Tours, kick back and relax at Plage du Petit Sperone, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Grottes de Bonifacio.

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Getting from Nice to Bonifacio by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Nice in June, you will find days in Bonifacio are a bit warmer (82°F), and nights are little chillier (58°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Avignon.

On the 3rd (Sat), indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area and then explore the ancient world of Roman Theatre of Orange. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, don't miss a visit to Pont d'Avignon, then explore the world behind art at Musee Departemental Arles Antique, and finally admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres.

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You can fly from Bonifacio to Avignon in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. In June, daytime highs in Avignon are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Le Pont d'Arc, then take in breathtaking views at Gorges de l'Ardeche, and then Head underground at Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac. On the next day, learn more about the world around you at Le Museum de l’Ardeche, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and then Head underground at Grotte de la Salamandre.

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You can drive from Avignon to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.

On the 7th (Wed), step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then take an in-depth tour of Musee De L'ecole, and finally contemplate the long history of Cité de Carcassonne. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Cathedrale St-Just, pick up some local products at Les Halles de Narbonne, and then do a tasting at O'Vineyards.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Carcassonne trip maker.

You can drive from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In June in Carcassonne, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 59°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lourdes.

On the 9th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception, explore the galleries of Chateau Fort of Lourdes, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Grotte de Massabielle.

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You can drive from Carcassonne to Lourdes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Carcassonne in June, plan for slightly colder days in Lourdes, with highs around 74°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.