60 days in South of France Itinerary

Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. Get some historical perspective at Village abandonné d'Occi and Église de l'Annonciation. Step off the beaten path and head to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra and Plage de Lozari. Explore Calvi's surroundings by going to Corte (Citadelle de Corte, Lac de Melo, &more), Eglise Saint-Thomas (in Belgodere) and Ile Rousse (Couvent Saint-Dominique, Marche Couvert, &more). There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through Plage de Ghjunchitu, and kick back and relax at Plage de Bodri.

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Brisbane, Australia to Calvi is an approximately 30-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Calvi. Traveling from Brisbane in July, things will get a bit warmer in Calvi: highs are around 34°C and lows about 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Porto.

Explore hidden gems such as Nature Reserve of Scandola and Speed Boats Tours. Relax by the water at Camping d'Arone and Plage de Bussaglia. Explore Porto's surroundings by going to D81 (in Piana) and Vallée du Fango (in Galeria).

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Getting from Calvi to Porto by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Porto are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ajaccio.

With a dreamy location on the west coast of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a mecca of seaside summer tourism.

Explore hidden gems such as Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Plage Cupabia. Visiting A Cupulatta and Sentier des Douaniers will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ajaccio: Filitosa (in Sollacaro), Canyoning & Rappelling Tours (in Propriano) and Couvent Saint Francois (in Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano). There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Iles Sanguinaires, admire the masterpieces at Musee Fesch, see the interesting displays at Maison Bonaparte, and kick back and relax at Plage de Marinella.

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Drive from Porto to Ajaccio in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Ajaccio, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bonifacio.

At the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica, Bonifacio is a city with chalk-white limestone outcrops sculpted into unusual shapes by the ocean.

Relax by the water at Plage de Rondinara and La Tonnara Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio and Bastion de L'Etendard. Change things up with these side-trips from Bonifacio: U Porcu Ranger (in Figari), Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Propriano) and Menhirs Paddaghhu (in Sartene). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Escalier du Roi d'Aragon, see Off-Road Tours, stroll through Plage du Petit Sperone, and kick back and relax at Plage De Roccapina.

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Traveling by car from Ajaccio to Bonifacio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Bonifacio sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to La Rochelle.

Driving on the narrow streets can be difficult in La Rochelle so walking or biking will give you the best view of the pale stone buildings that give the Vieux Port, or old port, a distinctly Mediterranean quality.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Phare des Baleines and Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Le Marche Couvert and Huitres Papin. Change things up with these side-trips from La Rochelle: Le phare de chassiron (in Saint-Denis d'Oleron), Fort Louvois (in Bourcefranc le Chapus) and Eglise Saint-Pierre (in Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron). There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at Musee Maritime de La Rochelle, explore the historical opulence of Chateau Marquis de Vauban, take some stellar pictures from Clocher Observatoire, and visit a coastal fixture at Cordouan Lighthouse Phare de Cordouan.

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Traveling by flight from Bonifacio to La Rochelle takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. When traveling from Bonifacio in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in La Rochelle: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.

Get some historical perspective at Chateau de Beynac and Grotte du Pech-Merle. Get some cultural insight at Chateau des Milandes and Chateau de Hautefort. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sarlat-la-Caneda: Commanderie des Templiers (in Figeac), Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (Chemin de Halage & Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie) and Chateau de Cenevieres (in Cenevieres). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of The Maison Forte de Reignac, examine the collection at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, make a trip to Chateau de Commarque, and identify plant and animal life at La Foret des Singes.

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Traveling by car from La Rochelle to Sarlat-la-Caneda takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from La Rochelle in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Lourdes.

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at La Cote des Basques and Plage d'Hendaye. Popular historic sites such as Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Boulevard des Pyrenees are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Cauterets (Gaube Lake & Pont d'Espagne), Château de Pau (in Pau) and Eglise Saint-Michel (in Viella). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Saint-Pie X, look for gifts at Produits Monastiques, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grotte de Massabielle.

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Drive from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Lourdes in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Lourdes, with highs around 29°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Abbaye de Fontfroide and Château de Salses. Explore hidden gems such as Eglise Saint-Nazaire and Chateau Comtal. Get out of town with these interesting Carcassonne side-trips: Cathedrale St-Jean (in Perpignan), Narbonne (Cathedrale St-Just & Les Halles de Narbonne) and Albi (Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy & Musee Toulouse-Lautrec). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles, Head underground at Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine, explore the historical opulence of Chateaux de Lastours, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Carcassonne Cathedral.

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Getting from Lourdes to Carcassonne by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Lourdes in August: highs in Carcassonne hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a capital of prehistoric and cultural tourism. Get a sense of the local culture at Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac and Caveau des vignerons Grignan-Les-Adhemar. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Gorges de l'Ardeche and Grotte de la Salamandre. Change things up with these side-trips from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Chateau de Grignan (in Grignan), Nougat Le Glavial (in Montelimar) and Mt Ventoux (in Brantes). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Le Pont d'Arc, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take in breathtaking views at Base Canyon de la Besorgues, and take a memorable tour with Tours.

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Getting from Carcassonne to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Les Gorges du Verdon. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like La cité médiévale and Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Promenade Le Corbusier (in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin), Ville medieval (in Vence) and Cannes (Le Suquet & Île Sainte-Marguerite). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Haut de Cagnes, take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, get outside with Promenade du Paillon, and get to know the fascinating history of Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes.

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Traveling by car from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Nice takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in August, plan for slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Nice: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.