Southern France Guide

The South of France has the enviable fusion of miles of shore and fertile agricultural landscapes and has been the inspiration for artists, composers and writers as well as the new visitor.

Where is it?

The term ‘South of France’ is mostly used to describe the southern stretch of the state’s coastline that runs between Spain and Italy, and the agricultural 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’s no dearth of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites.  For a real flavor of the area though, stay in one of our counseled boutique hostels.  Tiny and intimate, they are a home from home and turn a basic vacation into a luxury retreat.  All these hostels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and impeccable.  Tasty food usually goes hand in hand with the cool rooms and public areas – by selecting 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 fully explored in a single holiday, and is the reason why many people return year after year.  Some of France’s most costly resorts lie on the south coast, including St.  Tropez and Cannes, and where better to look at the yachts and fashions of the wealthy and famous?  The area is known for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the cities 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 no scarcity of historic buildings, local markets and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everybody.

How do I get around?

if you are planning on exploring the South of France, you must hire an auto.  The French, like most European nations, drive on the right side of the road and the roads are largely professionally maintained, although many are toll-controlled and you will have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network.  If you are planning on staying often in one place and just visiting major towns or tourist areas, then go for the train system, operated by SNCF.

For more information about travel and useful tips for tourists, visit famouswonders.com and check out Arc de Triomphe France.

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