6 days in South of France Itinerary

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Nice
— 1 night
Drive
2
Marseille
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Avignon
— 1 night
Drive
4
Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Nice — 1 night

Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice. On the 26th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Palais Lascaris, take a stroll through Old Town, then get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, and finally don't miss a visit to Place Massena.

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Dublin, Ireland to Nice is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Dublin in June, expect Nice to be a bit warmer, temps between 28°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 2 nights

Gateway to Provence

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take a stroll through The Panier, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Saint Victor, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, then take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale La Major. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the galleries of Paul Cezanne’s Studio, then contemplate the long history of Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, then see the interesting displays at Musee Granet, and finally visit Cours Mirabeau.

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Getting from Nice to Marseille by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Nice, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Marseille, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 1 night

City of Popes

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Traveling by car from Marseille to Avignon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Avignon can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can go by car to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night

Medieval Heart of France

On the 30th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Carcassonne Cathedral, then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, and finally do a tasting at O'Vineyards.

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Drive from Avignon to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Carcassonne sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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