SOUTH OF FRANCE

SOUTH OF FRANCE
Budget
10 DAYS
FRANCE
Marseille
FROM DAY 1 TO DAY 3
STAYED AT
Music Hotel
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EAT
AGAIN
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La Table du Fort
Cup of Tea
Le Grain de Sel
Pelle
Trattoria Marco
Green Bear Coffee
O'bidul
O'Pakistan
La Vieille
1. Notre-Dame de la Garde
MUST DO'S
2. Vallon des Auffes
3. Calanque
4. Vieux Port
5. Street Art - Le Cours Julien
6. Abbaye Saint Victor
7. Marseille Cathedral
8. Ile de Riou & Scuba Diving
9. La Panier Neighbourhood
10. Plage du Verdon
11. Market at Noailles
12. La Fiesta Des Suds
13. Savon de Marseille Soap
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Day 1:
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Soak in the beauty of the gorgeous Calanque featuring a series of miniature fjords..
Explore the rugged scenery of the Riou Island which also gives you splendid opportunities for kayaking or diving.
Visit the most important religious place in Marseilles, the Marseille Cathedral.
Walk past an amazing display of street art and graffiti in the Le Cours Julien district.
Day 2:
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Visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde known for its stunning gold Madonna.
Visit the Abbey of Saint Victor, one the most historical and beautiful church in Marseilles.
Enjoy a few drinks and snacks while watching a lovely sunset over the Vieux Port (Old Town).
Spend the evening enjoying the sand and the sea at the Plage du Verdon or Plage de la Pointe Rouge.
Day 3:
1. Discover the art scene of La Panier known for its unique lanes dotted with numerous artisan workshops.
2. Stroll in Vallon des Auffes, a charming old fashioned port with an array of notable restaurants.
3. Explore Noailles which is one of the city's most interesting places, lined with Arabic, African and Indo-Chinese
shops.
4. Buy a bar of Savon de Marseille soap, scented with lavender, verbena, orange, rose or honey!
5. If planning to visit in October, book your tickets for La Fiesta Des Suds, a famous festival dedicated to World
music.
Saint-Tropez
FROM DAY 4 TO DAY 5
STAYED AT
Hotel Le Colombier
WOULD
EAT
AGAIN
AT
Basilic Burger
Gandhi
Le Sporting
Pizzeria Bruno
Restaurant l'Olive
1. Pampellone Beach
MUST DO'S
2. Scenic Boat Ride
3. Explore Ramatuelle
4. View from La Citadelle
5. L'Annonciad (Art Musuem)
6. Place des Lices (Open Market)
7. Scenic Coastal Walk
8. Maison des Papillons (Butterfly Museum)
9. Les Voiles de St. Tropez (Festival)
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Day 4:
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Embark on a scenic boat ride in the azure blue waters of Saint Tropez.
Wander around La Citadelle, the old harbour fort offering fabulous views.
Explore Ramatuelle which offers an abundance of nature, charming villages and water sports opportunities.
Grab a sun lounger at one of the beach clubs on Pampellone Beach, famous for its glamorous beach parties.
Day 5:
1. Walk along the scenic seaside path of Sentier du Littoral.
2. Appreciate the collection of paintings by artists who were inspired by the beauty of Saint Tropez at
the L'Annonciad (Art Musuem).
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2. Visit the Butterfly Museum which offers a change of pace from the sunbathing, sightseeing and shopping.
3. If here in October, do not miss the opportunity of seeing ultra modern sailing boats racing against traditional
yachts at the Les Voiles de St.Tropez.
4. Go window shopping at the colourful open-air market of Place des Lices (Tuesdays and Saturdays) studded with
100-year old plane trees and cafés.
Nice
FROM DAY 6 TO DAY 10
STAYED AT
Nice Garden Hotel
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EAT
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Kei's Passion
Delhi Belhi Alounak
Pastry Plaisirs
Cresci Luc Salsedo
La Vogilia
Ma Yucca
Le Pain Quotidien
La Pizza
1. Vieux Nice (Old Town)
MUST DO'S
2. Promenade des Anglais
3. Verdon Gorge
4. Beaches of Nice
5. View from Colline du Chateau
6. Explore Rue de France
7. Nice Port
8. Cours Saleya Markets
9. Archaeology Museum and Roman Ruins
10. Musée Matisse
11. Beer Sorbet
12. Trip to Monaco
13. Trip to Cannes
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Day 6:
1. Climb up to the Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau) and be rewarded by the spectacular views of the city.
2. After a tiresome climb to the castle hill, unwind at the picturesque Nice Port with a view of the colourful yachts
bobbing up and down.
3. Take a leisurely walk in the cobblestone lanes of Old Town adorned with Baroquian styled churches and
architecture.
4. Spend the evening wandering along one of the most scenic and popular coastal areas in the world,
the Promenade des Anglais.
Day 7:
1. Discover the once Roman city with its impressive bath and spa complex at the Musee Archeologique de NiceCimiez.
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1. Visit Musée Matisse, a must-see attraction for art lovers, dedicated to the work of the French painter Henri
Matisse.
2. Explore Cours Saleya, a lively market square with a plethora of delis, food shops, boutiques and bars crammed in
its tiny lanes.
Day 8:
1. Indulge in kayaking or simply enjoy the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of France on your excursion
to Gorges du Verdon.
2. Eat, drink, stroll and repeat in the pedestrian streets of Rue de France.
Day 9:
Take a day trip to visit the resort town of Cannes and the picturesque Monaco for its charming old town and the
famous F1 race track.
Day 10:
1. Spend the day enjoying the sun, sand and sea at one of the many beaches in Nice.
2. Try a fabulous beer sorbet at the city’s number one ice cream parlor, Fenocchio.