France Guide: How Do I Get Around
The South of France has the enviable fusion of miles of shore and fruitful 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 describe the southern stretch of the nation’s shore 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 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 deficit of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites. For a real flavour of the area though, stay in one of our counseled boutique hotels. 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 up to date rooms and the service is discreet and impeccable. Tasty 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 am I able to see?
The South of France is too large an area to be totally explored in a single holiday, which is the reason why many folks return year after year. Some of France’s most expensive resorts lie on the south coast, including St. Tropez and Cannes, and where better to look at 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, stretches of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers. With lots of historic buildings, local markets and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everybody.
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 nations, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are largely carefully maintained, though 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 traveller areas, then go for the train system, operated by SNCF.
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