Family-Friendly 10-Day Itinerary for South of France

  1. Day 1: Nice
    From Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 10 minutes (4.5km)

    Explore the Promenade des Anglais then visit the Musée Marc Chagall to see modernist paintings.

  2. Day 2: Antibes
    40 minutes (25km) from Nice

    Take a stroll in the ancient streets of the Vieil Antibes. Visit the Marineland of Antibes - the largest marine park in Europe..

  3. Day 3: Cannes
    30 minutes (33km) from Antibes

    Walk along the sandy beach promenade of La Croisette, see the famous Cannes Film Festival Palace. Then, visit the glittering Shopping District.

  4. Day 4: Aix-en-Provence
    45 minutes (50km) from Cannes

    See the beautiful painting collections & Gardens of Musée Granet , explore the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville & the Cours Mirabeau promenade.

  5. Day 5: Marseille
    30 minutes (31km) from Aix-en-Provence

    Visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica and see a stunning panoramic view of the city. Explore the cobbled streets of the Panier - Marseille's oldest neighborhood.

  6. Day 6: Avignon
    1 hour (100km) from Marseille

    Admire marveling architecture of Popes' Palace and see the famous Pont Saint-Bénezet, explore the charming Rue des Teinturiers area.

  7. Day 7: Arles
    50 minutes (40km) from Avignon

    Explore the UNESCO world heritage site of Les Arènes, Roman amphitheaters, mosque, and opera houses.

  8. Day 8: Les Baux-de-Provence
    20 minutes (15km) from Arles

    Take the family to the ancient hilltop Château des Baux de Provence castle for a nice view, museums, in a peaceful atmosphere.

  9. Day 9: Gorges du Verdon
    2 hours (135km) from Les Baux-de-Provence

    Enjoy exciting water activities like canoeing, rafting, or kayaking down through the crystal clear lakes and waterfalls of Europe's largest canyon-Gorges du Verdon.

  10. Day 10: Grasse
    1 hour (40km) from Gorges du Verdon

    Take an interesting factory tour at Le Musée du Parfum Fragonard to learn about perfume-making. Make a perfume at their unique workshops.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nice Promenade des Anglais - Free
  • Musée Marc Chagall - €10 adult, free for age under 18
  • Marineland of Antibes - €28.5 adult, €20 child
  • Cannes Film Festival Palace - Free
  • Musée Granet - €8 adult, free for age under 18
  • Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica - Free
  • Popes' Palace - €12 adult, €9 child (8-17 years)
  • Les Arènes - €11.5 adult, €8 child
  • Château des Baux de Provence - €14.5 adult, €7.25 child (7-17 years)
  • Gorges du Verdon water activities - €35-€70 per person
  • Musée du Parfum Fragonard - Free factory tour, €12 workshop
  • Total Estimated Costs - €245 for adults, €139 for children

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can check out other famous cities like St. Tropez and Montpellier, or spend more time on the beach. If you have less time, prioritize Nice, Cannes, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille. Remember to book tickets in advance and consult weather advisories for Gorges du Verdon.

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