The South of France has the enviable blend of miles of shore and fertile agricultural 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 generally used to explain the southern stretch of the country’s coastline that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rural inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron. With its warm climate, fruitful landscape and developed coastline, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe.
Where can I stay?
Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as popular as the South of France, there’s no shortage of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites. For a true flavor of the area though, stay in one of our recommended boutique hotels. Tiny and intimate, they’re a home from home and turn a basic holiday into a luxury retreat. All these hotels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and impeccable. Tasty food often goes hand-in-hand with the cool rooms and public areas - by selecting one of these hostels you’ll 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 folk return year by year. Some of France’s most expensive resorts lie on the south coast, including St. Tropez and Cannes, and where better to observe the yachts and fashions of the affluent and famous? The area is feted for its coastline, sailing and water sports and for the towns that lie near it : Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier for instance. Inland, Provence is well known for its rolling landscapes, areas of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers. With lots of historic buildings, local markets and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everyone.
How do I am getting around?
if you’re planning on exploring the South of France, you must hire a car. The French, like most European nations, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are largely carefully maintained, though many are toll-controlled and you will have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network. If you are planning on staying mostly in one place and just visiting major cities or traveller areas, then go for the train system, controlled by SNCF.
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