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The South of France has the enviable combination of miles of shore and fruitful rural landscapes and has been the muse for artists, composers and writers as well as the new visitor. 

Where is it? 

The term’South of France’ is mostly used to explain the southern stretch of the state’s coastline that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rural inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron.  With its warm climate, fruitful 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 hot as the South of France, there’s no shortage of hostels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites.  For a true flavor of the area though, stay in one of our counseled boutique hotels.  Small and intimate, they are a home from home and turn a basic vacation into a luxury retreat.  All of these hotels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and exquisite.  Great food often goes hand-in-hand 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 costly resorts lie on the south coast, including St.  Tropez and Cannes, and where better to watch the yachts and fashions of the wealthy and famous?  The area is feted for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the towns 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 markets and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everyone. 

How do I am getting around? 

if you’re planning on exploring the South of France, you need to hire a vehicle.  The French, like most European states, drive on the right side of the road and the roads are essentially well-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 often in one place and just visiting major towns or traveller areas, then choose the train system, controlled by SNCF.

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