22 days in South of France Itinerary

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.

On the 6th (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, then explore the activities along Lac de Cavayere, and then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Carcassonne is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in August: high temperatures in Carcassonne hover around 33°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): make a trip to Pont du Gard, learn about winemaking at Chateau de la Gardine, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Distillerie A. Blachere, then step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, and finally snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon. On the next day, explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres, then hike along Le Sentier des Ocres, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque.

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Getting from Carcassonne to Avignon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): stop by The Panier, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, then take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathédrale La Major. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parc National des Calanques and then sample the tasty concoctions at Biere de la Plaine.

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Traveling by car from Avignon to Marseille takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August in Marseille, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hyeres.

Hyères, Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm, or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.The old town lies 4km from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard, which is set on a hill. Get out of town with these interesting Hyeres side-trips: La Croix-Valmer (Plage de Vergeron, Plage de Sylvabelle, &more), Plage Notre Dame (in Porquerolles Island) and St Roch's Mill (in Grimaud). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on things with Dune La Londe, kick back and relax at Plage de L'Argentiere, stroll through Plage de Saint-Clair, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Trophyme.

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Traveling by car from Marseille to Hyeres takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August in Hyeres, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Saint-Raphael.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Saint-Raphael: Zipline (in Sainte-Maxime), Waterworld lake of gaudrade (in Puget-sur-Argens) and Eco Gliss (in Les Issambres). There's still lots to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with TakSea, make a trip to Massif de l'Esterel, explore the gorgeous colors at Lion of the Sea (Lion de Mer), and take in the awesome beauty at Mont Vinaigre.

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Traveling by car from Hyeres to Saint-Raphael takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Hyeres in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Saint-Raphael, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Cannes (Lérins Islands & Lavallie Bijoux et Joaillerie). Next up on the itinerary: meet the residents at Marineland, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, sample the tasty concoctions at La Brasserie Artisanale de Nice, and make a trip to Place Massena.

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Drive from Saint-Raphael to Nice in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Saint-Raphael, expect slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in Nice, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to fly to Porto.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sentier des Muletiers, then explore the striking landscape at Calanques de Piana, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Les Calanche Cliffs, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, and then take a memorable drive along D81.

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Getting from Nice to Porto by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and car. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Nice in August since evenings lows in Porto dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Step out of Sarlat-la-Caneda to go to Padirac and see Gouffre de Padirac, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Chateau de Castelnaud, make a trip to Chateau des Milandes, admire the natural beauty at Eyrignac et ses Jardins en Dordogne, and relax in the rural setting at Les Noyeraies du Landers.

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Traveling by flight from Porto to Sarlat-la-Caneda takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Porto in August since evenings lows in Sarlat-la-Caneda dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.