31 days in South of France Itinerary

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Hyeres
— 5 nights
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Marseille
— 4 nights
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Avignon
— 4 nights
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Carcassonne
— 5 nights
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Porto, Corsica
— 2 nights
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Saint-Raphael
— 4 nights
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Nice
— 6 nights
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Hyeres — 5 nights

Escape the urban bustle at Dune La Londe and Plage Notre Dame. Relax by the water at Plage de Sylvabelle and Plage de Vergeron. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hyeres: La Croix-Valmer (Heraclee Beach, Plage du Debarquement, &more), Plage de l'Estagnol (in Bormes-Les-Mimosas) and Le Lavandou (La Voile de Cavaliere, Plage de Jean Blanc, &more).

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Hyeres trip maker.

Winnipeg, Canada to Hyeres is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. When traveling from Winnipeg in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Hyeres: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 4 nights

Gateway to Provence

Popular historic sites such as Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine are in your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Musee Granet and The Panier. Change things up with these side-trips from Marseille: Aix-en-Provence (Fondation Vasarely, Paul Cezanne’s Studio, &more) and Cassis (Calanque d'En-Vau, Bestouan Beach, &more). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Saint Victor.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Marseille trip itinerary planning website.

Drive from Hyeres to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 4 nights

City of Popes

Take a break from the city and head to Le Sentier des Ocres and Kayaking & Canoeing. Visit Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Avignon: Amphitheatre (les Arenes) (in Arles), Carrieres des Lumieres (in Les Baux de Provence) and Chateau de la Gardine (in Chateauneuf-du-Pape). Next up on the itinerary: learn about winemaking at Distillerie A. Blachere, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, explore the stunning scenery at Base Canyon de la Besorgues, and look for all kinds of wild species at Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau.

To find where to stay and more tourist information, go to the Avignon itinerary planning site.

Getting from Marseille to Avignon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 5 nights

Medieval Heart of France

Do some cultural sightseeing at Cité de Carcassonne and Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile. Appreciate the collections at Parc de la Prehistoire and Musee De L'ecole. Venture out of the city with trips to Domaine Preignes le Vieux (in Vias), Terre Liquide (in Mons) and Basilique Saint-Sernin (in Toulouse). And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Perdu, explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, take in the views from Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), and contemplate the long history of Chateaux de Lastours.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Carcassonne trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by car from Avignon to Carcassonne takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Porto.
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Porto, Corsica — 2 nights

On the 20th (Sun), stroll through Sentier des Muletiers, stroll through Calanques de Piana, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Beach of Bussaglia, make a trip to Les Calanche Cliffs, then identify plant and animal life at Nature Reserve of Scandola, and finally admire the verdant scenery at Vallée du Fango.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto trip itinerary planning website.

Fly from Carcassonne to Porto in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, ferry, and car. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 4 nights

Escape the urban bustle at TakSea and Port Grimaud 1 Beach. Relax by the water at Calanque de Maubois and Plage de la Nartelle. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint-Raphael: Plage des Cigales (in Grimaud), Plage Des Brouis (in La Croix-Valmer) and Eco Gliss (in Les Issambres). There's much more to do: see the vivid underwater world at Lion of the Sea (Lion de Mer), kick back and relax at Plage du Chateau, stroll through Abel Baliff Beach, and hike along La Pointe de l'Aiguille.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Saint-Raphael journey website.

You can fly from Porto to Saint-Raphael in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, train, ferry, and bus. Traveling from Porto in August, you will find days in Saint-Raphael are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can drive to Nice.
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Nice — 6 nights

Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)

Get some historical perspective at Old Town and Lérins Islands. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Promenade des Anglais and Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: A.I.R. Vallauris (in Golfe-Juan Vallauris) and Cannes (Rue d'Antibes & La Croisette). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, and don't miss a visit to Place Massena.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Nice online vacation planner.

Getting from Saint-Raphael to Nice by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Saint-Raphael in August: highs in Nice hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.
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