Jeff Mills Coastal Vacations Club Blog

The South of France has the enviable fusion of miles of coastline and fertile rustic landscapes and has been the foundation for artists, composers and writers as well as the new visitor. 

Where is it? 

The term’South of France’ is generally used to explain the southern stretch of the state’s coastline that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rustic inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron.  With its warm climate, fertile landscape and developed shore, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe. 

Where am I able to stay? 

Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as well liked as the South of France, there isn’t any deficit of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites.  For a real flavour of the area though, stay in one of our advocated boutique hotels.  Small and intimate, they’re a home from home and turn a basic vacation into a luxury retreat.  All of these hotels offer well-designed and contemporary rooms and the service is discreet and excellent.  Great food customarily goes side by side with the cool rooms and public areas – by choosing one of these hotels you will be treating yourself to a memorable stay in the South of France. 

What am I able to see? 

The South of France is too large an area to be fully explored in a single vacation, and is the reason why many folks return year by year.  Some of France’s most dear resorts lie on the south coast, including St.  Tropez and Cannes, and where better to look at the yachts and fashions of the affluent and famous?  The area is famous for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the cities that lie near it : Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier for example.  Inland, Provence is well-known for its rolling landscapes, zones of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers.  With no scarcity of important buildings, local marketplaces and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everybody. 

How do I get around? 

if you’re planning on exploring the South of France, you need to hire a vehicle.  The French, like most European countries, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are largely carefully maintained, although many are toll-controlled and you will have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network.  If you’re planning on staying often in one place and just visiting major towns or tourist areas, then choose the train system, controlled by SNCF.

To read more about travel topics, visit famouswonders.com and while you are at it, check out The Arc de Triomphe.

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