31 days in South of France Itinerary

Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee Soulages Rodez and Saveurs et Safran. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Pont Valentre and Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie. Get out of town with these interesting Rodez side-trips: Forteresse de Najac (in Najac), Viaduc de Millau (in Millau) and Aven Armand (in Hures-la-Parade).

To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Rodez trip itinerary planner.

Winnipeg, Canada to Rodez is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Winnipeg to Rodez due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Rodez can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Rocamadour.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): explore the fascinating underground world of Grottes de Lacave, then identify plant and animal life at Rocher des Aigles, then identify plant and animal life at La Foret des Singes, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique St-Sauveur. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, Head underground at Grotte du Pech-Merle, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Gouffre de Padirac.

To see traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Rocamadour vacation maker tool.

Drive from Rodez to Rocamadour in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Roc de Cazelle, then steep yourself in history at Chateau de Commarque, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Beynac, and finally don't miss a visit to Chateau des Milandes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Grotte du Grand Roc, step into the grandiose world of The Maison Forte de Reignac, then steep yourself in history at Château de Biron, and finally step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Bonaguil.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil visit planner.

Drive from Rocamadour to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Carcassonne.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in the views from Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, and finally wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Rennes le chateau and then steep yourself in history at Chateaux de Lastours.

To see more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Carcassonne tour itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil to Carcassonne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. August in Carcassonne sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Argeles-sur-Mer.

Get some historical perspective at Chateau Royal de Collioure and Chateau de Queribus. Step out of the city life by going to Orgues d'Ille Sur Tet and Grotte des Canalettes. Explore Argeles-sur-Mer's surroundings by going to Navivoile (in Canet-en-Roussillon), Chateau de Peyrepertuse (in Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse) and Chateau de Castelnou (in Castelnou).

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Argeles-sur-Mer trip planner.

You can drive from Carcassonne to Argeles-sur-Mer in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Argeles-sur-Mer can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to drive to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac and La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona will appeal to museum buffs. Escape the urban bustle at Cascades du Sautadet and Grotte de la Salamandre. Get out of town with these interesting Vallon-Pont-d'Arc side-trips: Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation (in Vinezac), La Ferme aux Crocodiles (in Pierrelatte) and Musee du Nougat Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran (in Montelimar).

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Vallon-Pont-d'Arc road trip site.

You can drive from Argeles-sur-Mer to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Avignon.

Palais des Papes and St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime) will appeal to history buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre and Distillerie A. Blachere. Venture out of the city with trips to Colorado Provencal (in Rustrel), Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque (in Gordes) and Arles (Eglise St-Trophime & Musee Departemental Arles Antique). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Pont d'Avignon, explore the ancient world of Roman Theatre of Orange, and wander the streets of Cours Mirabeau.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Avignon sightseeing site.

Drive from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Avignon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and 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) to allow enough time to fly to Bonifacio.

Step off the beaten path and head to Grottes de Bonifacio and Off-Road Tours. We've included these beaches for you: Plage du Petit Sperone and La Tonnara Beach. Step out of Bonifacio to go to Pianottoli-Caldarello and see Plage de San Giovanni, which is approximately 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, hike along Sentier Littoral des Bruzzi, kick back and relax at Plage du Grand Sperone, and look for all kinds of wild species at Iles Lavezzi.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Bonifacio visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Avignon to Bonifacio takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and car; or do a combination of car and ferry. August in Bonifacio sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Nice.

Step out of the city life by going to Les Gorges du Verdon and River Rafting & Tubing. Old Town and La Croisette are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with a short trip to Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes in Antibes (about 50 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, make a trip to Place Massena, and get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nice day trip planning app.

Getting from Bonifacio to Nice by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Bonifacio in August, plan for little chillier days in Nice, with highs around 32°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.