22 days in Paris & South of France Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Let the collections at Louvre Museum and Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou capture your imagination. Get some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny, approximately Giverny away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, wander the streets of Île de la Cité, and admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle.

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Durban, South Africa to Paris is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Durban to Paris. In June, daytime highs in Paris are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Bordeaux.

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Bourse, then admire the masterpieces at CAPC Musee d'Art Contemporain, and finally step into the grandiose world of Chateau d'Abzac. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): learn about winemaking at Chateau Cantenac, do a tasting at Chateau Laniote, then learn about winemaking at Chateau de Reignac, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau Lamothe-Bergeron, and finally do a tasting at Chateau Paloumey.

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Getting from Paris to Bordeaux by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in June, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Carcassonne Cathedral, wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and finally do a tasting at O'Vineyards.

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Drive from Bordeaux to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Avignon.

An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Avignon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Aix-en-Provence.

Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): kick back and relax at Bestouan Beach, see Trolib, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Calanque d'En-Vau. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, examine the collection at Musee Granet, then see the interesting displays at Paul Cezanne’s Studio, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence.

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Getting from Avignon to Aix-en-Provence by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Aix-en-Provence are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to La Croix-Valmer.

La Croix-Valmer is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.Geographythumb La Croix-Valmer is at the foot of the Massif des Maures hills in the Bay of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, halfway between Le Lavandou and Saint-Tropez.HistoryThe Emperor Constantine the Great, on the way to wage war against his brother-in-law Maxentius in 312 AD, is said to have had a vision of a cross in the sky stating "in hoc signo vinces" (by this sign you will conquer) at the location where La Croix-Valmer is now situated. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): stroll through Plage des Marines, kick back and relax at Port Grimaud 1 Beach, then stroll through Plage Des Brouis, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Gigaro. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Debarquement, enjoy the sand and surf at Heraclee Beach, then stroll through Plage de Sylvabelle, and finally stroll through Plage de Vergeron.

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Traveling by car from Aix-en-Provence to La Croix-Valmer takes 2 hours. In July in La Croix-Valmer, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Saint-Raphael.

Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Chateau, then stroll through Abel Baliff Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Calanque de Maubois, and finally stroll through Plage Du Pourrousset. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): kick back and relax at Plage de Guerrevieille, then stroll through Plage de la Nartelle, and then take a memorable tour with Tours.

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Drive from La Croix-Valmer to Saint-Raphael in 1.5 hours. When traveling from La Croix-Valmer in July, plan for slightly colder days in Saint-Raphael, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive 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.

Popular historic sites such as Old Town and Le Suquet are in your itinerary. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Castel Plage and Plage des Ondes. Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Centre d'Art du Verre PIERINI (in Biot), Azur Wine Tours (in Vence) and Cannes (La Croisette & Lérins Islands). And it doesn't end there: browse the exhibits of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, don't miss a visit to Ascenseur du Chateau, stroll through Paloma Beach, and see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall.

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Drive from Saint-Raphael to Nice in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daytime highs in Nice are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.