60 days in South of France Itinerary

Get a sense of the local culture at Château de Pau and Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Museum-lovers will appreciate Villa Arnaga and Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette. Explore Lourdes' surroundings by going to Feerie Gourmande - Atelier et Musee des Arts Sucres (in Uzos), Boulevard des Pyrenees (in Pau) and Eglise Notre Dame de la Haute Ville (in Mauleon-Licharre).

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San Francisco, USA to Lourdes is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 9 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from San Francisco in September since evenings lows in Lourdes dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bordeaux.

St. Andre Cathedral and Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee d'Aquitaine and Musee Le Bunker de La Rochelle. Change things up with these side-trips from Bordeaux: Fort Vauban (in Fouras), Musee des Commerces d'Autrefois (in Rochefort) and Amphitheatre de Saintes (in Saintes). There's much more to do: do a tasting at Chateau Cantenac, take in the exciting artwork at Institut Culturel Bernard Magrez, contemplate the long history of La ville d'Hiver, and brush up on your military savvy at Musee Maritime de La Rochelle.

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You can drive from Lourdes to Bordeaux in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September in Bordeaux, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 56°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Step off the beaten path and head to Chateau des Milandes and The Maison Forte de Reignac. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau de Commarque and Grotte du Pech-Merle. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sarlat-la-Caneda: Perigueux (Vesunna & Cathedrale St-Front), Chateau de Bonaguil (in Saint-Front-sur-Lemance) and Roque Saint-Christophe Fort et Cite Troglodytiques (in Peyzac-le-Moustier). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Château de Biron, see the interesting displays at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, take in nature's colorful creations at Eyrignac et ses Jardins en Dordogne, and explore the fascinating underground world of Grotte de Tourtoirac.

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You can drive from Bordeaux to Sarlat-la-Caneda in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Bordeaux in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with lows around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can drive to Perpignan.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Abbaye de Fontfroide and Cathedrale St-Just. Chateau Royal de Collioure and Chateau de Peyrepertuse are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Narbonne (Les Halles de Narbonne, Palais des Archeveques, &more), Chateau de Queribus (in Cucugnan) and Eglise Saint Julien et Sainte Basilisse (in Fitou).

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Traveling by car from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Perpignan takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 62°F in Perpignan. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.

Get some cultural insight at Eglise Saint-Nazaire and Chateau de Foix. Musee Toulouse-Lautrec and Centre d'art Le LAIT will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Carcassonne's surroundings by going to Toulouse (Church of Les Jacobins & Musee des Augustins), Albi (Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy & Les Jardins de la Berbie) and Aeroscopia (in Blagnac). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Carcassonne Cathedral, step into the grandiose world of Chateaux de Lastours, contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, and admire the local landmark of Fountain of Neptune.

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Traveling by car from Perpignan to Carcassonne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Perpignan in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 57°F in Carcassonne. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Bonifacio.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Plage de Rondinara and U Porcu Ranger. Get a sense of the local culture at Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio and Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bonifacio: Propriano (Tempi fa' Boutique & Boat Tours & Water Sports), Menhirs Paddaghhu (in Sartene) and Sant'Armettu (in Olmeto). Next up on the itinerary: see Off-Road Tours, kick back and relax at La Tonnara Beach, explore the fascinating underground world of Grottes de Bonifacio, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage du Petit Sperone.

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You can fly from Carcassonne to Bonifacio in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. In October, daytime highs in Bonifacio are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Nice.

La cité médiévale and Lérins Islands are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes and Place Garibaldi. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Musee Fragonard (in Grasse), Forteresse Medievale De Gourdon (in Gourdon) and Musee d'Art Classique de Mougins (in Mougins). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Le Suquet, admire the masterpieces at Massena Museum, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Tourrettes-sur-Loup.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Nice day trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Bonifacio to Nice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Bonifacio in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Nice: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to fly to Calvi.

Popular historic sites such as Village abandonné d'Occi and Eglise Sainte Julie are in your itinerary. Visit Nonza Beach and Plage de Galeria for some beach relaxation. Venture out of the city with trips to Vallée du Fango (in Galeria), Ile Rousse (Phare de la Pietra & Couvent Saint-Dominique) and Corte (Église de l'Annonciation & Lac de Melo).

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Getting from Nice to Calvi by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can fly to Marseille.

Head to Art Gallery Contemporary Tapiezo and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Marketfor plenty of shopping. Cathédrale La Major and Vallon des Auffes will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Musee du Vin Brotte Degustation et Vente (in Chateauneuf-du-Pape), Wine Tours & Tastings (in Avignon) and Orange (Roman Theatre of Orange & Arc de Triomphe). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Palais Longchamp, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime), explore the ancient world of Site Archeologique de Glanum, and explore the world behind art at Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre.

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You can fly from Calvi to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in October, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Montpellier.

Get some cultural insight at Musee Fabre and Musee Departemental Arles Antique. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau de Grignan and Cathedrale St. Pierre. Change things up with these side-trips from Montpellier: Abbaye de Valmagne (in Villeveyrac), Abbaye de Montmajour (in Arles) and Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée (in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Un Siecle de Roulottes, shop like a local with Musee du Nougat Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran, pause for some serene contemplation at Abbaye de Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, and make a trip to Porte du Peyrou.

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You can drive from Marseille to Montpellier in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October in Montpellier, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 54°F at night. On the 3rd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.