The South of France has the enviable blend of miles of coastline and fruitful rustic landscapes and has been the muse 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 can I stay?
Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as well liked as the South of France, there’s no shortage of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites. For a true taste of the area though, stay in one of our advocated boutique hotels. Small and intimate, they are a home from home and turn a basic holiday into a luxury retreat. All of these hostels offer well-designed and up to date rooms and the service is discreet and exquisite. Good food often goes side by side with the cool rooms and public areas – by selecting one of these hostels you will be treating yourself to a memorable stay in the South of France.
What can I see?
The South of France is too big an area to be totally explored in a single holiday, which is why many folk return year on year. Some of France’s most costly resorts lie on the south coast, including St. Tropez and Cannes, and where better to look at the yachts and fashions of the rich and famous? The area is famous for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the towns that lie near it : Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier as an example. Inland, Provence is well known for its rolling landscapes, zones of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers. With no scarcity of important 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 should hire a car. The French, like most European nations, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are largely professionally maintained, though many are toll-controlled and you will have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network. If you’re planning on staying mostly in one place and just visiting major cities or traveller areas, then go for the train system, controlled by SNCF.
Where do you want to travel in the world? For an idea of where to go on your next vacation, visit famouswonders.com. While you are on the site, also take a look at Larc de Triomphe.
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