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The South of France has the enviable fusion of miles of shore 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 country’s shore 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 coastline, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe. 

Where am I able to stay? 

Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as popular as the South of France, there isn’t any dearth of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites.  For a real taste of the area though, stay in one of our counseled boutique hostels.  Small and intimate, they’re a home from home and turn a basic holiday into a luxury retreat.  All of these hostels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and impeccable.  Good food often goes side by side with the cool rooms and public areas - by choosing one of these hostels you will be treating yourself to a memorable stay in the South of France. 

What can I see? 

The South of France is too large an area to be totally explored in a single holiday, and is the reason why many people return year by year.  Some of France’s most expensive resorts lie on the south coast, including St.  Tropez and Cannes, and where better to observe the yachts and fashions of the affluent and famous?  The area is famous for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the towns that lie near it : Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier for instance.  Inland, Provence is well-known for its rolling landscapes, areas of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers.  With lots 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 car.  The French, like most European nations, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are largely professionally maintained, although many are toll-controlled and you’ll have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network.  If you’re planning on staying mostly in one place and just visiting major towns or tourist areas, then choose the train system, operated by SNCF.

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