24 days in South of France Itinerary

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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Musee de la Carte Postale. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Old Town and Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice. Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Le Suquet (in Cannes), Village de Mougins (in Mougins) and Antibes (Musee Picasso & Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of La cité médiévale, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere du Chateau, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, and make a trip to Promenade des Anglais.

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Brisbane, Australia to Nice is an approximately 27-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Nice. Traveling from Brisbane in September, Nice is a bit warmer at night with lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Le Chateau de Belves, contemplate the long history of Chateau de Castelnaud, and then make a trip to Chateau des Milandes. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Château de Biron, see the interesting displays at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Beynac.

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Traveling by flight from Nice to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Nice in September, plan for little chillier nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, with lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car 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 2nd (Mon): take in the views from Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles, and finally take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Chateaux de Lastours, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Carcassonne Cathedral.

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You can drive from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October in Carcassonne, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Perpignan.

Perpignan is a city, a commune, and the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Explore hidden gems such as Orgues d'Ille Sur Tet and Chateau Royal de Collioure. Visit Cathedrale St-Just and Cathedrale St-Jean for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Perpignan side-trips: Chateau de Queribus (in Cucugnan), Gorges de Galamus (in Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet) and Abbaye de Fontfroide (in Narbonne). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Château de Salses, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to Fort Saint-Elme, and identify plant and animal life at Sentier du Littoral.

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You can drive from Carcassonne to Perpignan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. October in Perpignan sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Arles.

Remote, uneventful, but definitely not a waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): explore the ancient world of Site Archeologique de Glanum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée, then contemplate the long history of Amphitheatre (les Arenes), and finally contemplate the long history of Eglise St-Trophime. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime), explore the world behind art at Musee Departemental Arles Antique, then explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole.

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Traveling by car from Perpignan to Arles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Arles are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Zonza.

Zonza is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica.GeographyZonza is located in the mountain chain of Barocagio-Marghese which extends to the south of the Incudine massif. On the 9th (Mon), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then stroll through Plage de la Tour Genoise Fautea, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Piscines Naturelles de Cavu. On the 10th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trek along Cascade de Piscia di Ghjaddu, then take in the awesome beauty at Aiguilles de Bavella (Bavella Needles), and then admire the sheer force of Piscia di Gallu.

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You can fly from Arles to Zonza in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. In October, daily temperatures in Zonza can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): Head underground at Grottes de Bonifacio, stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, then steep yourself in history at Bastion de L'Etendard, and finally stroll through Plage De Roccapina. On the next day, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, then take a memorable tour with Tours, then stroll through Plage du Petit Sperone, and finally stroll through La Tonnara Beach.

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Drive from Zonza to Bonifacio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daytime highs in Bonifacio are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 13th (Fri), zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, take an in-depth tour of Naporama, then hike along Sentier des Douaniers, and finally head off the coast to Iles Sanguinaires.

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You can drive from Bonifacio to Ajaccio in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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. Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Vallée du Fango. Popular historic sites such as Village abandonné d'Occi and Eglise de l'Assomption are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, don't miss a visit to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra, see Off-Road Tours, and admire nature's extreme beauty at Desert des Agriates.

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Getting from Ajaccio to Calvi by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.