31 days in South of France Itinerary

Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Cannes (Lérins Islands, Lavallie Bijoux et Joaillerie, &more). There's much more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Marineland, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook.

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Winnipeg, Canada to Nice is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Winnipeg to Nice. Traveling from Winnipeg in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 25°C in Nice. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Saint-Raphael.

Change things up with these side-trips from Saint-Raphael: Lac de Saint-Cassien (in Tanneron), Waterworld lake of gaudrade (in Puget-sur-Argens) and Sainte-Maxime (Plage de la Nartelle, Zipline, &more). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at TakSea, stroll through Calanque de Maubois, get in on the family fun at Luna Park Frejus, and hike along La Pointe de l'Aiguille.

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You can drive from Nice to Saint-Raphael in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Nice, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Saint-Raphael, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Porto.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sentier des Muletiers, explore the striking landscape at Calanques de Piana, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Les Calanche Cliffs, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, and then cruise along D81.

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Traveling by flight from Saint-Raphael to Porto takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, ferry, and car. Traveling from Saint-Raphael in August, you will find days in Porto are a bit cooler (34°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sarlat-la-Caneda: Eglise Abbatiale Saint Sour (in Terrasson-Lavilledieu), Gouffre de Padirac (in Padirac) and Roque Saint-Christophe Fort et Cite Troglodytiques (in Peyzac-le-Moustier). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Chateau de Castelnaud, Head underground at Lascaux Caves 4, explore the galleries of Lascaux II, and stroll around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac.

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You can fly from Porto to Sarlat-la-Caneda in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Porto in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Carcassonne.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Carcassonne: Navivoile (in Canet-en-Roussillon) and Room Escape Games (in Perpignan). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, explore the activities along Lac de Cavayere, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Perdu.

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You can drive from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Carcassonne, with lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Avignon.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Avignon: Pont du Gard (in Vers-Pont-du-Gard), La Maison Carree (in Nimes) and Les Baux de Provence (Chateau des Baux de Provence & Carrieres des Lumieres). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, hike along Le Sentier des Ocres, learn about winemaking at Chateau de la Gardine, and walk around Les Barons Perches.

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You can drive from Carcassonne to Avignon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Avignon sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can drive to Marseille.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marseille: Kayaking & Canoeing (in Cassis), Aix-en-Provence (Paul Cezanne’s Studio & Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence) and Route des Cretes (in La Ciotat). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, stop by The Panier, and sample the tasty concoctions at Biere de la Plaine.

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Getting from Avignon to Marseille by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: 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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hyeres: Plage Notre Dame (in Porquerolles Island), Six-Fours-les-Plages (Ile des Embiez & Var Lamas) and La Croix-Valmer (Plage de Vergeron, Plage de Sylvabelle, &more).

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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. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.