16 days in South of France Itinerary

On the 13th (Sun), cool off at Waterworld lake of gaudrade, then see majestic marine mammals with TakSea, then discover the deep blue sea with Eco Gliss, and finally whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapelle de Saint-Cassien des Bois and then make a trip to Massif de l'Esterel.

To see more things to do and more tourist information, you can read our Saint-Raphael travel itinerary planner.

Newark, USA to Saint-Raphael is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Newark to Saint-Raphael, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 62°F in Saint-Raphael. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.

Explore Hyeres' surroundings by going to Eglise Saint-Michel (in Grimaud), Le Lavandou (Plage de Cavaliere & Plage de Jean Blanc) and La Croix-Valmer (Heraclee Beach, Plage de Sylvabelle, &more).

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Hyeres online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Saint-Raphael to Hyeres takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Saint-Raphael in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Hyeres, with highs around 84°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Avignon.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): trek along Le Sentier des Ocres, learn about winemaking at Chateau de la Gardine, then learn about winemaking at Distillerie A. Blachere, then step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, and finally make a trip to Pont d'Avignon. Here are some ideas for day two: snap pictures at Pont du Gard, appreciate the history behind La Maison Carree, and then admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres.

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Drive from Hyeres to Avignon in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Avignon sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Carcassonne.

On the 20th (Sun), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Le Parc Australien, explore the activities along Lac de Cavayere, then snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), and finally take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Chateaux de Lastours, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, and finally steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Carcassonne trip planner.

Getting from Avignon to Carcassonne by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

On the 22nd (Tue), stroll around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Castelnaud, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Milandes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Vieux Sarlat, take in nature's colorful creations at Les Jardins d'Eau, and then admire the natural beauty at Eyrignac et ses Jardins en Dordogne.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Sarlat-la-Caneda online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Sarlat-la-Caneda takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Carcassonne in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to travel to Nice.

Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Cannes (La Croisette & Lérins Islands). And it doesn't end there: observe the fascinating underwater world at Marineland, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and sample the tasty concoctions at La Brasserie Artisanale de Nice.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Nice sightseeing planning app.

Getting from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Nice by combination of car and flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 71°F in Nice. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can fly back home.