France Guide: Where To Stay
The South of France has the enviable combination of miles of shore and fruitful agricultural landscapes and has been the inspiration 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 country’s shore that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rustic inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron. With its warm climate, fertile landscape and developed shore, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe.
Where am I able to stay?
Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as hot as the South of France, there is no shortage of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites. For a real flavor of the area though, stay in one of our advocated boutique hostels. Small and intimate, they are definitely a home from home and turn a basic holiday into a luxury retreat. All of these hotels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and impeccable. Good food often 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 large an area to be entirely explored in a single holiday, and is the reason why many folks return year by 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 wealthy and famous? The area is feted for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the towns 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 no scarcity of important buildings, local markets and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everyone.
How do I am getting around?
if you’re planning on exploring the South of France, you should hire a car. The French, like most European nations, drive on the right side of the road and the roads are largely well-maintained, although many are toll-controlled and you’ll have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network. If you are planning on staying mostly in one place and just visiting major cities or traveller areas, then choose the train system, controlled by SNCF.
For more information about travel and useful tips for tourists, visit famouswonders.com and check out Arch de Triomphe.
