14 days in South of France Itinerary

You'll explore and learn at Site Memorial du Camp des Milles and Paul Cezanne’s Studio. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and Cours Mirabeau. Change things up with these side-trips from Marseille: Aix-en-Provence (Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence & Musee Granet). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale La Major, get engrossed in the history at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, don't miss a visit to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, and visit The Panier.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Marseille trip itinerary planner.

New York City, USA to Marseille is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Avignon.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, then explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, and finally take an in-depth tour of Musee Calvet. On your second day here, admire the striking features of Chateau des Baux de Provence, admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres, and then delve into the distant past at Amphitheatre (les Arenes).

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Avignon day trip planning website.

You can drive from Marseille to Avignon in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Carcassonne.

On the 11th (Tue), step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, then steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Carcassonne Cathedral, then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Place Carnot.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Carcassonne trip maker site.

Getting from Avignon to Carcassonne by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, then admire the natural beauty at Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, and then make a trip to Chateau de Beynac. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Castelnaud-la-Chapelle online route builder.

You can drive from Carcassonne to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle when traveling from Carcassonne in July, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Nice.

Get a sense of the local culture at Old Town and Colline du Chateau overlook. Popular historic sites such as Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and La Croisette are in your itinerary. Go for a jaunt from Nice to Antibes to see Musee Picasso about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, and admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Nice driving holiday tool.

Getting from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Nice by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Nice when traveling from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in July, with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.