Southern france what to see

Doesn’t matter if you’ve been before or if you’re a first-timer — the South of France is one place that’s guaranteed to be an easy yes when it comes to deciding where to holiday. The beautiful beaches, amazing food and plethora of cute little French villages to pop into only serve to add more to the appeal of this sunny part of France (or indeed, to the envy of your friends visiting these beautiful French towns and cities).

To help you along your merry way, here are 5 places you need to visit in the South of France.

1. Aix-en-Provence

Aix differs from Carcassonne and Avignon in that people visit this town, less so for its plethora of amazing sights, but for its more laidback charm, the and the beautiful Cours Mirabeau.

2. Albi

It’s an absolutely beautiful town with the Episcopal city being a UNESCO World Heritage site — not to mention the region (formerly Languedoc-Roussillon — now part of Occitanie) being known for its delicious wine! *Fun fact: The vineyards in this region are more than 3 times the size of Bordeaux!

3. Avignon

Essentially, if you want a city break that’s filled with amazing sights to see and perhaps aren’t too bothered by catching some rays on the beach, then Avignon is perfect for you!

Oh, almost forgot to add — the magnificent ruins of Pont Saint-Bénézet (also known as the Pont d’Avignon) pokes out across the Rhône and is also a UNESCO World Heritage sight worth seeing in the city.

4. Nice

Nice is pretty much where everyone thinks of when they think of the South of France. It is a grand city of long esplanades and spacious squares — it’s also the 5th largest in France so you won’t be feeling bored for a single second here. You come to Nice for that beach life, the stunning medieval old town and some pretty delicious French food!

5. Carcassone

The centre of Carcassonne, above the right bank of the Aude, is truly a sight to behold: walls have hugged this part of the tow since the 4th century, but they were reinforced in the 13th century to stand as an even mightier barrier against the Crown of Aragon to the south. (Sounds almost like something out of Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones, don’t you think? 😀