Holiday in the South of France

By:Dennis Willson, SITE

Southern France has beautiful coastlines and beaches and many ancient architectures that you would simply love to visit. Spending a holiday in the south of France is really a treat for the senses. Not only do you get good food and good wine but you also get great hospitality. Here are some ideas to consider if you want to visit this fantastic French coastline.

Of the famous places to go to, you can obviously start with Cannes, famous for its annual film festival but also much loved for its exquisite beauty as a resort town and also for its beautiful palm-line promenade bordering the sea. It is seen as one of the most glamorous, if not the most glamorous, resorts in all of Europe.

Then there is Antibes- Juan les Pines, which is the third largest town of Cote d'Azur. It faces Nice across the bay and has Grimaldi's 13th to 16th century castle situated at the sea front. It has one of the world's finest Picasso collections.
Menton woos the travelers with its subtler charms and warmer winters. It is one of the most picturesque major resorts of Cote d'Azur and has acres of lemon groves and luscious sub-tropical fruits on offer. It is no wonder then that droves of people flock to this resort just to bask in the sheer luxury and comfort it affords all its visitors.

Using public transportation to get around the South of France is not particularly ideal as you really need to be able to explore at your own pace. Many hidden delights are situated off the beaten track. Car hire is a very popular option in the south of France. Warm weather and beautiful coastal roads make for excellent driving opportunities.

To the south of Avignon lie the Alpilles hills that seem to rise almost suddenly from the middle of a wide and plain area. It has a bevy of little villages and towns, which represent the very nature of the Provence. The famous ones amongst them are St. Remy-de-Provence and Les Beaux-de-Provence. You can also go to the Luberon, a fertile plateau with lots of vineyards. Here you will find a range of limestone hills that look really beautiful in the sunlight.

Of course, you should not miss Avignon, especially during the theater festival in July. It is one of the oldest cities in the Europe and has a lot of offer in terms of style and nightlife.

Marseille is another place that has history written all over it. It is France's oldest town and was founded as early as 600 BC. The main attractions include a beautiful bay, the Vieux port and Isle d'If.