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France Guide: How Do I Get Around

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 mostly used to explain the southern stretch of the country’s shore 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 shore, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe.??

Where can I stay???

Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as popular as the South of France, there’s 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 hostels.?? Little and intimate, they are a home from home and turn a basic holiday into a luxury retreat.?? All of these hostels offer well-designed and contemporary rooms and the service is discreet and excellent.?? Great food customarily goes hand-in-hand 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 can I see???

The South of France is too big an area to be entirely explored in a single vacation, which is the reason why many folk 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 affluent and famous??? The area is famous for its coastline, 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, 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’re planning on exploring the South of France, you should hire a car.?? The French, like most European countries, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are essentially 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’re planning on staying mostly in one place and just visiting major towns or holiday maker areas, then opt for the train system, controlled by SNCF.

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