14 days in South of France Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ile du Gaou and Spas. Step out of the city life by going to Montagne Sainte Victoire and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to La Fromagerie de Six-Fours (in Six-Fours-les-Plages), La Calanque de Figuerolles (in La Ciotat) and Cours Mirabeau (in Aix-en-Provence). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Vallon des Auffes, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Marseille tour itinerary maker.

Baden-Baden, Germany to Marseille is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of train, taxi, and flight; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Baden-Baden in March: high temperatures in Marseille hover around 19°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

On the 30th (Thu), see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, then take in breathtaking views at Gorges de l'Ardeche, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac. On the 31st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at La Ferme aux Crocodiles, then identify plant and animal life at Le Pont d'Arc, and then Head underground at Grotte de la Salamandre.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Vallon-Pont-d'Arc visit planner.

Traveling by car from Marseille to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daytime highs in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car to Toulouse.

Step off the beaten path and head to Theatre du Capitole and Jardin Japonais. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Toulouse: Musee Toulouse-Lautrec (in Albi) and Carcassonne Center (Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), Cité de Carcassonne, &more). There's still lots to do: soak in style at Le Riad du Bien etre, explore the world behind art at Musee des Augustins, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Les Jacobins, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Toulouse trip planner.

Getting from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Toulouse by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus, train, and flight. In March, daytime highs in Toulouse are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Cauterets.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): get interesting insight from Tours and then take in the awesome beauty at Pont d'Espagne.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cauterets day trip planning website.

You can drive from Toulouse to Cauterets in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Porquerolles Island.

On the 5th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage d'Argent, take some stellar pictures from Pointe de l'Oustau de Dieu, then kick back and relax at Plage de la Courtade, and finally stroll through Plage Notre Dame.

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Do a combination of flight and ferry from Cauterets to Porquerolles Island in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Nice.

Escape the urban bustle at Lérins Islands and Golf d'Opio Valbonne. Explore hidden gems such as Spas and Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Cannes (Le Suquet & La Croisette). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Old Town, make a trip to Place Massena, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, and admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze.

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You can do a combination of ferry, bus, and train from Porquerolles Island to Nice in 4.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and bus. April in Nice sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.