BEST PLACES TO visit DURING YOUR HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH OF FRANCE
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South of France is the perfect destination if you want to go on vacation. Between amazing beaches and coves on the French Riviera, turquoise lakes in Verdon, typical provençal villages in Luberon, each territory is full of treasures !
On Exploresouthfrance.com, we give you the must-see places but also the more confidential spots to visit in south of France. Whether for a weekend or a longer stay, each article on this blog is designed to help you best prepare your trip, with practical advices and complete travel-itineraries.
Our wish : help you to discover the south of france differently, while enjoying its beauty and its natural jewels !
Top places to visit in south of France
We reveal our favorites places to absolutely visit in south of France. We have lived here for years and we still come across exceptional discoveries ! The little treasures that our beautiful region offers will certainly make your vacation an unforgettable experience. Cove, secret beach, authentic village, here are some examples of our favorite places below :
Oppede-le-Vieux
Our Luberon favorite village ! A charming little place made from old stones…
Our travel-guides TO PLAN youR holidays in south of France
Want to enjoy a weekend in Cassis ? To discover the Luberon in 4 days ? Or even plan a road trip through south of France ? Whether for a few days or a longer holiday, here are complete travel-guides. Day by day, we deliver to you the main places to visit, original experiences to enjoy as well as our good addresses and practical advices. Some nice programs conceived and written with love that will help you to save a precious time !
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Plan a trip in South of France
When is the best time to travel to south of France ?
We advise you to visit south of France in May-June and September-October, the summer period is very touristy. The temperatures are still pleasant to enjoy the region !
How to travel in south of France ?
The south of France is accessible by train and plane. There are two international airports : Marseille Provence in Marignane and Nice Côte d’Azur. Then, we advise you to rent a car to be more independent during your trip.
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How much cost a trip in south of France ?
All depends on your destination (the very touristy French Riviera is often more expensive) and the duration of your holidays. It is also advisable to go out of season to benefit from advantageous rates in transport and accommodation.
Where to go in south of France ?
If you are coming here on vacation for the first time, the best places to visit are : Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Luberon and Verdon. You will have a nice overview of the riches that the region offers, between idyllic beaches, Provençal villages and beautiful nature. Depending on the duration of your stay, we advise you to concentrate on one place to have time to fully enjoy it.
What are the most beautiful places to visit in the south of France ?
For us, the most amazing places are :
- Cap Taillat in Saint-Tropez Gulf
- Calanque de Sormiou near Marseille city
- Oppède-Le-Vieux, a cute village in Luberon
- The Estérel mountain ans its red rocks on French Riviera
- The submerged forests of Sainte-Croix lake in the Verdon
There are many others, don’t hesitate to read our article on 20 most beautiful places to visit in south of France !
Experience sharing
Share our discoveries
Which are the best places to see during your holidays in south of France ? Our travel blog will bring you valuable ideas to plan your trip and make itineraries of visits in Provence or French Riviera. For a weekend or longer stays, we share with our most beautiful treasures : heavenly beaches, beautiful hikes on the coast, famous coves, best villages to see…
Share our experience and our discoveries of the wonders of the region is our primary objective. And as it is essential to prepare your trip, we offer to guide you by creating a tailor-made schedule for your holidays in South of France. Whether for one, two or 10 days, don’t hesitate to ask for our services !
Welcome !
Who are we ?
We are Claire and Caro, two frenchies living in south of France. With this blog, we are happy to share our best places to go, travel itineraries or secret spots to the travelers who want to plan a trip in Provence or on the French Riviera. Since 2020 you can already discover our adventures on instagram.
Saint-Tropez and his idyllic beaches, cute villages of Luberon or turquoise lakes in Verdon, our region is full of natural beauties and we hope that we will transmit our enthusiasm to you. We love exploring these little places and wouldn’t want to leave our beautiful country for anything ! Constantly looking for new natural treasures, we hope this will inspire you to travel in South of France for your holidays.
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