15 days in South of France Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): do a tasting at Chateau de la Gardine, then learn about winemaking at Distillerie A. Blachere, then steep yourself in history at Pont d'Avignon, and finally explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes.

For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Avignon online sightseeing planner.

Montreal, Canada to Avignon is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Montreal to Avignon. When traveling from Montreal in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Avignon: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Marseille.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): get up close to creatures of the deep with Atlantide, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Musee Granet, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, and then visit Cours Mirabeau.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Marseille trip app.

Traveling by car from Avignon to Marseille takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. July in Marseille sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Porto.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): take a memorable drive along D81, then take in the dramatic natural features at Calanques de Piana, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Fri): cruise along Torra d'Omigna, make a trip to Les Calanche Cliffs, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, and finally appreciate the views at Vallée du Fango.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Porto trip builder.

You can fly from Marseille to Porto in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Porto can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Nice.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: Saint-Raphael (Catalan Bougie & TakSea), Cannes (Rue d'Antibes & La Croisette) and Waterworld lake of gaudrade (in Puget-sur-Argens). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Marineland, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, contemplate the long history of Musee Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Nice online attractions planner.

Getting from Porto to Nice by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, train, and ferry. Traveling from Porto in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 25°C in Nice. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can fly to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): see the interesting displays at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, explore the different attractions at Ferme Terroir de Lol, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Beynac. On the next day, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud, then admire the natural beauty at Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, and then don't miss a visit to Chateau des Milandes.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Castelnaud-la-Chapelle driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Nice to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Nice in August, plan for little chillier nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Carcassonne.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): make a trip to La Porte D'aude, take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne, and finally learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards. On the 6th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, contemplate the waterfront views at Lac de Cavayere, and then get to know the resident critters at Le Parc Australien.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Carcassonne vacation planning website.

Traveling by car from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.