 If you are planning your summer holidays and you are looking for information on where to go in the South of France, then just follow our handy guide of the very best places to visit. We have grouped these South France tourist attractions into distinct regions of the South of France, but to be honest getting around is quite simple. There is an excellent road network and the trains are superb.
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Beautiful Collioure is one of my favourite destinations in the South of France. With the Pyrenees mountains tumbling into the sea, the impressive harbour, the castle, wonderful old church, beach-side restaurants, narrow old streets, bijou boutiques, art trails and three beaches; what more could you ask for in one town? Read on for more Collioure tourist information.
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 March 2009 10:58 |
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 Pezenas, situated between Montpellier and Beziers in the South of France, is without doubt the most beautiful town in Languedoc-Roussillon. I may be biased because Pezenas is my local town, but trust me, it is a great little spot.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 August 2010 08:42 |
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 Uzes, South France is a very pretty town. We recently spent a weekend there and we had a great time. Together with Aix en Provence. St Remy. Aigues Mortes, Avignon, Sommieres and Pezenas; Uzes really ought to be up there on your list of places to visit if you are planninga tour of the South of France.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 13 June 2009 20:01 |
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 Hugging the western banks of the Gorges de l'Herault, is the stunning village of St-Guilhem-le-Desert. The ancient village of St Guilhem, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled amongst stunning South of France scenery.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 20:29 |
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 I love going to Montpellier. It makes such a change from our sleepy little South France village. Montpellier in contrast is a buzzing, vibrant, youthful, bright, and cultured City. Montpellier's shops are excellent and so are the restaurants. If you are in South France on vacation it is defintiely worth spending a day in Montpellier as part of your itinery. Here is our Montpellier travel guide.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 20:52 |
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 Nimes, South France will always be linked with two things: Romans and Denim jeans. The centre of Nimes is home to a bustling commercial district, with winding streets hiding a plethora of boutiques and artisanale shops. Nimes also houses two good art galleries and hosts some of the most colourful festivals in the South of France. Nimes, South France, a city with a wonderful past and a vibrant present. Here you will find our essential Nimes travel guide.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 20:59 |
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 Sommieres, South France,is a pretty little town with a wide river flowing through it. Sommieres is situated in between Nimes and Montpellier and it is easy to spend a day here wandering around the old narrow streets of this ancient town. Read on for more Sommieres tourist information.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 August 2010 08:30 |
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 The busy port town of Sete is a real gem on the South France coast. Don't be put off by the industrial outskirts to the town, we love Sete and it has become one of the fastest growing property hot spots in the South France. Read on for more Sete tourism information.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 21:02 |
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Carcassonne's wonderful castle is one of the best known sites in the South of France. It is only when you arrive that you can get a true feel for the enormous scale of Carcassonne castle. Carcassonne, South France is a magical place - indeed it is rumoured that Walt Disney used it as the model for his Disney Castle. But this should not put you off, there can not be a more impressive castle in Europe.
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 March 2009 10:57 |
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 The Canal du Midi is the quintessential image of the South of France. The Canal du Midi perfectly symbolises the rich history of the South France and the slow pace of life in the South of France. A lazy day spent cruising along the Canal du Midi or walking along its tow path is must on any tourist itinery to the South of France. Read on for more Canal du Midi tourism information.
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 March 2009 10:55 |
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 Arles, South France, is famous for its short but memorable association with Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh stayed in Arles for only 18 months yet during this time he produced some of his most famous paintings of landscapes and real life in and around Arles. Read more about the work of Van Gogh in South France and historic Arles in our Arles travel guide.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 21:09 |
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 Avignon, South France, arrived on the World's stage when in 1303 the Vatican decided to move away from the anarchic violence of Rome to the peaceful pastures of Provence. Although they only stayed for 70 years their legacy can still be seen on the beautiful streets of Avignon. Today Avignon is a charming South France city, with lots of bustling streets and squares. Read on for more useful Avignon, France, tourism information.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 20:46 |
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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, South France, is situated on the Camargue coast. Although the place is tiny, it is absolutely heaving in the summer. What makes Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer standout however has been the succession of pilgrims that have visited it for centuries.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 August 2010 08:31 |
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The South of France is a great place to visit. It has a wonderful climate, rich wildlife, a spectacular coast, chic resorts, beautiful scenery and astonishing history. It is a perfect French holiday destination. Here are our favourite 25 places to visit.
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