France Guide: How Do I Get Around
The South of France has the enviable combination of miles of coastline and fertile rustic landscapes and has been the muse for artists, composers and writers as well as the new visitor.
Where is it?
The term’South of France’ is mostly used to describe the southern stretch of the country’s shore that runs between Spain and Italy, and the agricultural inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron. With its warm climate, fruitful 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 hostels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites. For a true flavour of the area though, stay in one of our counseled boutique hotels. Little and intimate, they’re 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 excellent. Great food often goes side by side with the cool rooms and public areas – by selecting one of these hostels 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 fully explored in a single vacation, which is the reason why many people 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 observe the yachts and fashions of the affluent and famous? The area is known for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the cities that lie near it : Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier for instance. Inland, Provence is well known for its rolling landscapes, zones of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers. With no scarcity of important 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 must hire an auto. The French, like most European states, drive on the right hand side of the road and the roads are basically professionally maintained, though 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 often in one place and just visiting major cities or tourist areas, then opt for the train system, controlled by SNCF.
Where do you want to travel in the world? For an idea of where to go on your next vacation, visit famouswonders.com. While you are on the site, also take a look at Arc de Triumph.
