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The South of France has the enviable blend of miles of shore and fruitful rural 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 usually used to describe the southern stretch of the nation’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 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 is no dearth of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites.  For a true taste of the area though, stay in one of our advocated boutique hotels.  Tiny and intimate, they are definitely a home from home and turn a basic vacation into a luxury retreat.  All these hotels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and impeccable.  Great food often goes hand in hand with the cool rooms and public areas - by choosing one of these hotels you’ll be treating yourself to a memorable stay in the South of France. 

What can I see? 

The South of France is too big an area to be fully explored in a single holiday, which is the reason why many people return year after 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 rich 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, stretches 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 everyone. 

How do I am getting around? 

if you’re planning on exploring the South of France, you must hire a car.  The French, like most European countries, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are largely 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 mostly in one place and just visiting major cities or tourist areas, then go for the train system, controlled by SNCF.

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