8 days in South of France Itinerary

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.

When in Nice, make a side trip to see Massif de l'Esterel in Agay, approximately Agay away. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Old Town, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, and don't miss a visit to Place Massena.

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Huntsville, USA to Nice is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Huntsville to Nice due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Huntsville, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Nice, ranging from highs of 76°F to lows of 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can catch the flight 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 18th (Sat): don't miss a visit to La Porte D'aude, then take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne, and then learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards.

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Fly from Nice to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Carcassonne when traveling from Nice in June, with lows around 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

On the 19th (Sun), awaken your taste buds at Le Gout des Autres - Wine Prestige Tour, snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon, and then step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes.

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Drive from Carcassonne to Avignon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in June, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

On the 20th (Mon), take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and then make a trip to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands.

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Getting from Avignon to Marseille by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.