The South of France has the enviable blend of miles of shore and fruitful rural landscapes and has been the inspiration for artists, composers and writers as well as the new visitor.
Where is it?
The term’South of France’ is mostly used to explain the southern stretch of the state’s shore that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rural inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron. With its warm climate, fertile landscape and developed coastline, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe.
Where am I able to stay?
Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as popular as the South of France, there is no deficit of hostels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites. For a true taste of the area though, stay in one of our recommended boutique hotels. Little and intimate, they’re a home from home and turn a basic holiday into a luxury retreat. All of these hotels offer well-designed and up to date rooms and the service is discreet and excellent. Good food customarily goes side by side with the cool rooms and public areas – by selecting one of these hotels you will be treating yourself to a memorable stay in the South of France.
What can I see?
The South of France is too large an area to be entirely explored in a single holiday, which is why many people return year by year. Some of France’s most dear resorts lie on the south coast, including St. Tropez and Cannes, and where better to watch the yachts and fashions of the affluent and famous? The area is known for its coastline, sailing and water sports and for the cities that lie near it : Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier for instance. Inland, Provence is well-known for its rolling landscapes, zones of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers. With no scarcity of consequential buildings, local marketplaces and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everybody.
How do I get around?
if you’re planning on exploring the South of France, you need to hire a car. The French, like most European countries, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are basically well-maintained, although many are toll-controlled and you’ll have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network. If you’re planning on staying often in one place and just visiting major towns or tourist areas, then opt for the train system, controlled by SNCF.
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