16 days in South of France Itinerary

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. On the 8th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Basilique Saint-Pie X, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grotte de Massabielle, and then admire the masterpieces at Chateau Fort of Lourdes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Jardin Massey, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Boulevard des Pyrenees, then step into the grandiose world of Château de Pau, and finally see the interesting displays at Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette.

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Montreal, Canada to Lourdes is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Montreal to Lourdes. In May, daytime highs in Lourdes are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

On the 10th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Chateau des Milandes, then contemplate the long history of Chateau de Beynac, then explore the striking landscape at Les Grottes de Maxange, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Grottes de Cougnac. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): examine the collection at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Bonaguil, and then steep yourself in history at Château de Biron.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Castelnaud-la-Chapelle route planner.

Getting from Lourdes to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. May in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Nice.

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Le Suquet and Promenade du Paillon. Get a sense of the local culture at Spas and Place Rossetti. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes (in Antibes) and Île Sainte-Marguerite (in Cannes). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate, steep yourself in history at La cité médiévale, see the interesting displays at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Nice tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Nice, with lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Calvi.

Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Plage de Bodri. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nature Reserve of Scandola and Village abandonné d'Occi. Get out of town with these interesting Calvi side-trips: Phare de la Pietra (in Ile Rousse) and FRAGNU (in Montegrosso). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Desert des Agriates, see Off-Road Tours, and don't miss a visit to Les Calanche Cliffs.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Calvi travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from Nice to Calvi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In May, daily temperatures in Calvi can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Ajaccio.

With a dreamy location on the west coast of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a mecca of seaside summer tourism.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere des Sanguinaires, stroll through Sentier des Douaniers, step off the mainland to explore Iles Sanguinaires, then see the interesting displays at Maison Bonaparte, and finally zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Ajaccio trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Calvi to Ajaccio in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bonifacio.

At the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica, Bonifacio is a city with chalk-white limestone outcrops sculpted into unusual shapes by the ocean.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Grottes de Bonifacio. Do some cultural sightseeing at Bastion de L'Etendard and Menhirs Paddaghhu. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bonifacio: Parc Naturel D'Olva (in Sartene) and Plage du Lido (in Propriano). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Petit Sperone, tour the pleasant surroundings at La Tonnara Beach, make a trip to Escalier du Roi d'Aragon, and stop by Volubilis.

To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Bonifacio trip planner.

Drive from Ajaccio to Bonifacio in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Bonifacio sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to fly 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 22nd (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Maison de la Chevalerie- La Cite, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, and finally snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge).

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Carcassonne trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Bonifacio to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. In May, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.