10-Day South France City Experience Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Marseille
    20 minutes (11.6 km) from Marseille Provence Airport

    Stroll through the historic Le Panier district, admire the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and see the Palais Longchamp.

  2. Day 2: Aix-en-Provence
    30 minutes (30.8 km) from Marseille

    Explore the lively cafes and shops of Cours Mirabeau, appreciate the baroque architecture of Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur and wander through the Musée Granet.

  3. Day 3: Avignon
    1 hour (94.1 km) from Aix-en-Provence

    Visit the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes, see the Pont Saint-Bénézet and enjoy a show at the Théâtre Antique d'Orange.

  4. Day 4: Nimes
    45 minutes (53.1 km) from Avignon

    Admire the Roman amphitheater Arena of Nîmes, explore the 18th-century Jardins de la Fontaine and see the Cathedral of Notre-Dame and Saint-Castor.

  5. Day 5: Montpellier
    55 minutes (59.6 km) from Nîmes

    Wander around the Place de la Comédie, enjoy the exhibits of the Musée Fabre and look at the impressive Porte du Peyrou.

  6. Day 6: Carcassonne
    2 hours 15 minutes (207 km) from Montpellier

    Step back in time with a visit to the magnificent walled city of Carcassonne, walk through the narrow streets of La Cité and learn more about medieval history at the Château Comtal.

  7. Day 7: Toulouse
    1 hour 15 minutes (100 km) from Carcassonne

    Stroll along the Canal du Midi, visit the majestic Basilique Saint-Sernin and admire the works of art at the Musée des Augustins.

  8. Day 8: Nice
    4 hours (470 km) from Toulouse

    Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, visit the colorful Old Town and see the Belle Époque architecture of the Palais de la Méditerranée.

  9. Day 9: Cannes
    30 minutes (33.8 km) from Nice

    Experience the glamor of the famous boulevard, La Croisette, see the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and relax at the Plage du Midi.

  10. Day 10: Antibes
    15 minutes (8.7 km) from Cannes

    Wander through the narrow streets of the old town, see the impressive Fort Carré and marvel at the artworks of the Musée Picasso.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Palais des Papes (2 hours, €12)
  • Théâtre Antique d'Orange (1.5 hours, €10)
  • Roman amphitheater Arena of Nîmes (1 hour, €10)
  • Château Comtal (1 hour, €9)
  • Basilique Saint-Sernin (1 hour, free)
  • Palais de la Méditerranée (1.5 hours, €20)
  • Palais des Festivals et des Congrès (1 hour, free)
  • Musée Picasso (1 hour, €6)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €67

Useful Tips

For those who have time for more, spending longer in Marseille and Nice is recommended. Alternatively, Arles and Sainte-Maxime can be visited. Shorter trips can exclude Cannes, Nimes, and Toulouse. Remember to check operating hours for places attraction.

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