18 days in South of France Itinerary

Nice is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, and stop by Old Town.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Nice is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Stockholm in April: high temperatures in Nice hover around 20°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Marseille.

Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to Aix-en-Provence (Fondation Vasarely, Room Escape Games, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, wander the streets of The Panier, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, and get engrossed in the history at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

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Traveling by car from Nice to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Avignon.

On the 19th (Wed), hike along Le Sentier des Ocres, examine the collection at Musee Angladon, make a trip to Palais des Papes, then take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, and finally do a tasting at Chateau de la Gardine. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Musee Calvet, admire the landmark architecture of Chateau des Baux de Provence, then explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres, and finally contemplate the long history of Amphitheatre (les Arenes).

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You can drive from Marseille to Avignon in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can drive to Carcassonne.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): take in the views from Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), stop by Cité de Carcassonne, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then take an in-depth tour of Musee De L'ecole, and finally do a tasting at O'Vineyards.

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Traveling by car from Avignon to Carcassonne takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sarlat-la-Caneda: Gouffre de Padirac (in Padirac), Cite Religieuse (in Rocamadour) and Roque Saint-Christophe Fort et Cite Troglodytiques (in Peyzac-le-Moustier). There's still lots to do: experience rural life at Les Noyeraies du Landers, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Beynac, Head underground at Lascaux II, and walk around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac.

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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. Traveling from Carcassonne in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Bordeaux.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): make a trip to Esplanade des Quinconces, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Bourse, then pause for some serene contemplation at Tour Pey-Berland, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink and then learn about winemaking at Chateau Cantenac.

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Drive from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Bordeaux in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. April in Bordeaux sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Futuroscope. On the next day, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Sainte-Radegonde and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C at night. On the 29th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.