26 days in South of France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock South of France vacation maker
Start: San Jose
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Marseille
— 3 nights
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Saint-Raphael
— 4 nights
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Nice
— 5 nights
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Andon
— 2 nights
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Avignon
— 3 nights
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Carcassonne
— 3 nights
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Anglet
— 1 night
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Chasseneuil-du-Poitou
— 1 night
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Bordeaux
— 2 nights
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End: San Jose
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Marseille — 3 nights

Gateway to Provence
Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to Aix-en-Provence (Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence & Room Escape Games), La Ciotat (Route des Cretes & Musee des Chantiers Naval) and Villa des Flo (in Bandol). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, get engrossed in the history at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, and take a stroll through The Panier.
For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Marseille sightseeing planner.
San Jose, Costa Rica to Marseille is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from San Jose in March, expect Marseille to be colder, temps between 19°C and 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Saint-Raphael.
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For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Marseille sightseeing planner.
San Jose, Costa Rica to Marseille is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from San Jose in March, expect Marseille to be colder, temps between 19°C and 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 4 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Saint-Tropez (Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime & Le musée de l’Annonciade), Kelys (in Sainte-Maxime) and Les Murs Vegetaux (in Gassin). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Massif de l'Esterel, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mont Vinaigre, slough off your stress at Pause Serenite, and examine the collection at Musee des Troupes de Marine.
To find maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Saint-Raphael online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Marseille to Saint-Raphael in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in March, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.
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To find maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Saint-Raphael online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Marseille to Saint-Raphael in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in March, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.
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Nice — 5 nights

Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Venture out of the city with trips to Cannes (Marche Gambetta, Lérins Islands, &more). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Nice trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Saint-Raphael to Nice by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to drive to Andon.
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For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Nice trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Saint-Raphael to Nice by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to drive to Andon.
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Andon — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Station de Ski L'Audibergue. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Moulin a farine d'Entrevaux, stop by La Pain D'Epicerie, then don't miss a visit to Porte Royale, then don't miss a visit to Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Presbytère.
To see more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Andon vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Nice to Andon takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in March, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Avignon.
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To see more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Andon vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Nice to Andon takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in March, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 3 nights

City of Popes
Venture out of the city with trips to Les Baux de Provence (Chateau des Baux de Provence & Carrieres des Lumieres), Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau (in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer) and La Maison Carree (in Nimes). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, stroll around Maison de la Nature, take an in-depth tour of Musee Calvet, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Avignon journey planner.
Drive from Andon to Avignon in 3 hours. In April in Avignon, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.
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For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Avignon journey planner.
Drive from Andon to Avignon in 3 hours. In April in Avignon, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 3 nights

Medieval Heart of France
Change things up with these side-trips from Carcassonne: Le Moulin à Papier de Brousses (in Brousses-et-Villaret) and Room Escape Games (in Perpignan). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne, explore the historical opulence of Chateaux de Lastours, take an in-depth tour of Musee De L'ecole, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire.
To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Carcassonne trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Carcassonne takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Anglet.
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To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Carcassonne trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Carcassonne takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Anglet.
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Anglet — 1 night
On the 8th (Sat), trek along Sentier Du Littoral, appreciate the history behind Rocher de la Vierge, then take a tour of Hermione - La Fayette, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To see photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Anglet day trip planner.
Getting from Carcassonne to Anglet by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou.
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To see photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Anglet day trip planner.
Getting from Carcassonne to Anglet by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou.
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Chasseneuil-du-Poitou — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): find something for the whole family at Futuroscope.
To see more things to do and more tourist information, go to the Chasseneuil-du-Poitou travel route planning tool.
Traveling by car from Anglet to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. Traveling from Anglet in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, with lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bordeaux.
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To see more things to do and more tourist information, go to the Chasseneuil-du-Poitou travel route planning tool.
Traveling by car from Anglet to Chasseneuil-du-Poitou takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. Traveling from Anglet in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, with lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux — 2 nights
The Port of the Moon
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Place du Parlement, make a trip to Place de la Bourse, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then admire the landmark architecture of Tour Pey-Berland, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: do a tasting at Chateau Cantenac, learn about winemaking at Chateau Laniote, and then stop by LivroZenfan.
To find ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bordeaux road trip app.
Traveling by car from Chasseneuil-du-Poitou to Bordeaux takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Bordeaux sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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To find ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bordeaux road trip app.
Traveling by car from Chasseneuil-du-Poitou to Bordeaux takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Bordeaux sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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