SOUTH OF FRANCE
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SOUTH OF FRANCE
SOUTH OF FRANCE Budget 10 DAYS FRANCE Marseille FROM DAY 1 TO DAY 3 STAYED AT Music Hotel WOULD EAT AGAIN AT 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 A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THIS TRIP... Day 1: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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) A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THIS TRIP... Day 4: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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). or 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 WOULD EAT AGAIN AT 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 A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THIS TRIP... 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. or 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.