4 days in South of France Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): make a trip to Palais des Papes, then snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon, and then admire the natural beauty at Rocher des Doms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Place de l'Horloge, then hike along Le Sentier des Ocres, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Marseille Provence Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. August in Avignon sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Carcassonne.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then contemplate the waterfront views at Canal du Midi, and then take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Le Moulin à Papier de Brousses and then explore the historical opulence of Chateaux de Lastours.

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Drive from Avignon to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C.