60 days in South of France Itinerary

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. Get some historical perspective at Village abandonné d'Occi and Eglise de l'Assomption. Step off the beaten path and head to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra and Scuba & Snorkeling. Explore Calvi's surroundings by going to Belgodere (Eglise Saint-Thomas & Plage de Lozari), Ile Rousse (Couvent Saint-Dominique, Marche Couvert, &more) and Corte (Citadelle de Corte, Lac de Melo, &more). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Plage de Ghjunchitu, admire nature's extreme beauty at Desert des Agriates, catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours, and stroll through Gorges de la Restonica.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Calvi travel route planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Calvi is an approximately 30-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Calvi due to the time zone difference. In July, Calvi is a bit warmer than Brisbane - with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Porto.

Explore hidden gems such as Nature Reserve of Scandola and Calanques de Piana. Relax by the water at Camping d'Arone and Plage de Bussaglia. Explore Porto's surroundings by going to D81 (in Piana) and Vallée du Fango (in Galeria).

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Getting from Calvi to Porto by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Porto are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Plage du Lotu. Visiting A Cupulatta and Sentier des Douaniers will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ajaccio: Plage Cupabia (in Coti-Chiavari), Filitosa (in Sollacaro) and Couvent Saint Francois (in Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano). There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Iles Sanguinaires, admire the masterpieces at Musee Fesch, see the interesting displays at Maison Bonaparte, and kick back and relax at Plage de Marinella.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Ajaccio trip builder app.

Drive from Porto to Ajaccio in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July in Ajaccio, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough 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.

Relax by the water at Plage de Rondinara and La Tonnara Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio and Menhirs Paddaghhu. Change things up with these side-trips from Bonifacio: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Propriano) and U Porcu Ranger (in Figari). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Petit Sperone, explore the fascinating underground world of Grottes de Bonifacio, make a trip to Escalier du Roi d'Aragon, and look for gifts at KOCOTTE.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Bonifacio online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ajaccio to Bonifacio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Bonifacio sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to La Rochelle.

Driving on the narrow streets can be difficult in La Rochelle so walking or biking will give you the best view of the pale stone buildings that give the Vieux Port, or old port, a distinctly Mediterranean quality.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Phare des Baleines and Citadelle de Blaye. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Le Marche Couvert and Huitres Papin. Change things up with these side-trips from La Rochelle: Le phare de chassiron (in Saint-Denis d'Oleron), Eglise Saint-Pierre (in Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron) and Fort Louvois (in Bourcefranc le Chapus). The adventure continues: visit a coastal fixture at Cordouan Lighthouse Phare de Cordouan, explore the ancient world of Amphitheatre de Saintes, indulge your senses at Remy Martin, and don't miss a visit to Port de Saint-Martin-de-Re.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our La Rochelle trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Bonifacio to La Rochelle takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. When traveling from Bonifacio in July, plan for slightly colder days in La Rochelle, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.

Get some historical perspective at Chateau de Beynac and Chateau des Milandes. Get some cultural insight at The Maison Forte de Reignac and Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sarlat-la-Caneda: Grotte du Pech-Merle (in Cabrerets), Commanderie des Templiers (in Figeac) and Chemin de Halage (in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique St-Sauveur, identify plant and animal life at La Foret des Singes, examine the collection at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, and steep yourself in history at Chateau de Hautefort.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Sarlat-la-Caneda trip maker app.

Getting from La Rochelle to Sarlat-la-Caneda by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from La Rochelle in July, expect nights in Sarlat-la-Caneda to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lourdes.

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at La Cote des Basques and Plage d'Hendaye. Popular historic sites such as Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Grotte de Massabielle are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Eglise Saint-Michel (in Viella), Cauterets (Gaube Lake & Pont d'Espagne) and Pau (Boulevard des Pyrenees & Château de Pau). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Saturnin, stop by Produits Monastiques, and don't miss a visit to Basilique Saint-Pie X.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Lourdes day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Lourdes takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August, expect nights in Lourdes to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Abbaye de Fontfroide and Château de Salses. Explore hidden gems such as Eglise Saint-Nazaire and Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine. Get out of town with these interesting Carcassonne side-trips: Cathedrale St-Jean (in Perpignan), Albi (Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy & Musee Toulouse-Lautrec) and Narbonne (Cathedrale St-Just & Les Halles de Narbonne). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, and pause for some serene contemplation at Carcassonne Cathedral.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Carcassonne holiday builder.

Traveling by car from Lourdes to Carcassonne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Lourdes in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Carcassonne: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a capital of prehistoric and cultural tourism. Get a sense of the local culture at Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac and Caveau des vignerons Grignan-Les-Adhemar. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Gorges de l'Ardeche and Base Canyon de la Besorgues. Change things up with these side-trips from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Mt Ventoux (in Brantes), Nougat Le Glavial (in Montelimar) and Chateau de Grignan (in Grignan). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Le Pont d'Arc, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, Head underground at Grotte de la Salamandre, and take in nature's colorful creations at La Bambouseraie en Cevennes.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Vallon-Pont-d'Arc journey planning website.

You can drive from Carcassonne 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, daytime highs in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Nice.

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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Les Gorges du Verdon. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like La cité médiévale and Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Cannes (Le Suquet & Île Sainte-Marguerite), Ville medieval (in Vence) and Promenade Le Corbusier (in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Villa Kerylos, take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, get outside with Promenade du Paillon, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Nice driving holiday site.

Traveling by car from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Nice takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. While traveling from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in Nice, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.