15 days in South of France Itinerary

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Eglise de Biot (in Biot) and Cannes (Rue d'Antibes & La Croisette). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Old Town, make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, and pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise St Pierre & Paul.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Nice road trip website.

Robertson, South Africa to Nice is an approximately 19-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Robertson to Nice is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Robertson in August, you will find days in Nice are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are warmer (25°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Porto.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take a memorable drive along D81, then take in the dramatic natural features at Calanques de Piana, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Gorges de Spelunca, kick back and relax at Beach of Bussaglia, then identify plant and animal life at Nature Reserve of Scandola, and finally don't miss a visit to Les Calanche Cliffs.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Porto route planning site.

Traveling by flight from Nice to Porto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and car. Traveling from Nice in August, Porto is a bit cooler at night with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can fly to Avignon.

An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): explore the ancient world of Roman Theatre of Orange, learn about winemaking at Chateau de la Gardine, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Distillerie A. Blachere, then explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, and finally take in the views from Pont d'Avignon.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Avignon trip itinerary builder tool.

You can fly from Porto to Avignon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, train, ferry, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to drive to Carcassonne.

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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, then snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Abbaye de Caunes Minervois, then explore the fascinating underground world of Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine, then explore the activities along Lac de Cavayere, and finally learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Carcassonne trip planner.

You can drive from Avignon to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to 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.

On the 11th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Chateau de Castelnaud, then walk around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, and then make a trip to Vieux Sarlat. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the fascinating underground world of Grotte de Rouffignac, make a trip to Roque Saint-Christophe Fort et Cite Troglodytiques, and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Sarlat-la-Caneda itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Carcassonne to Sarlat-la-Caneda in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Carcassonne in August since evenings lows in Sarlat-la-Caneda dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Saint-Raphael.

Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): make a trip to Massif de l'Esterel and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Chapelle de Saint-Cassien des Bois. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the gorgeous colors at Lion of the Sea (Lion de Mer), then identify plant and animal life at TakSea, then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Brocante Au Bucheron, and finally whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Saint-Raphael trip builder website.

Traveling by flight from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Saint-Raphael takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August: high temperatures in Saint-Raphael hover around 38°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.