22 days in South of France Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Wine Shop Flacons Divins (in Antibes) and Lérins Islands (in Cannes). There's much more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, and get to know the fascinating history of Old Town.

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London, UK to Nice is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Nice, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in April, expect Nice to be a bit warmer, temps between 20°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Marseille.

Change things up with these side-trips from Marseille: Cassis (Calanque de Port-Miou & Trolib) and Route des Cretes (in La Ciotat). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, get engrossed in the history at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, and wander the streets of The Panier.

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Drive from Nice to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. April in Marseille sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Avignon.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Avignon: Chateau des Baux de Provence (in Les Baux de Provence), Amphitheatre (les Arenes) (in Arles) and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau & promenade a cheval). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, make a trip to Pont d'Avignon, take an exotic tour of Wine Safari, and admire the masterpieces at Musee Angladon.

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Traveling by car from Marseille to Avignon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Avignon can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.

On the 18th (Tue), get engrossed in the history at Musee De L'ecole, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne, and finally don't miss a visit to La Porte D'aude. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Le Parc Australien and then ponder the design of Place Carnot.

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Getting from Avignon to Carcassonne by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Castelnaud. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Coutellerie l'Ame de Thiers, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Beynac, and then walk around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac.

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Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. April in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Bordeaux.

Explore Bordeaux's surroundings by going to La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer), Observatoire Sainte-Cecile (in Arcachon) and Réserve Ornithologique du Teich (in Le Teich). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral, admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Bourse.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Bordeaux online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Bordeaux takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to La Rochelle.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the activities along Vieux Port, then meet the residents at Aquarium La Rochelle, and then make a trip to Towers of La Rochelle. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at New World Museum (Musee du Nouveau-Monde), look for gifts at Cognac Only, then take in the waterfront activity at Embarcadere Port de Montfaucon, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Bordeaux to La Rochelle takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in La Rochelle can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou.

On the 27th (Thu), get in on the family fun at Futuroscope. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire nature's wide array of creatures at La Vallee des Singes.

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You can drive from La Rochelle to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou when traveling from La Rochelle in April, with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.