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Two-week trip through the South of France

A trip to Monte Carlo, Antibes, Cannes, Nice, Aix-en-Provence …
Exploring Provence and the French Riviera (with a stop in Paris)
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Unscheduled - Monte Carlo

Casino Monte Carlo

Huge casino with blackjack, roulette, slot machines and more. Note: there is a dress code.
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Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Monte Carlo

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Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Not technically in France, but very accessible from Nice.
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Train from Nice to Paris

Take the TGV. The trip is 6 1/2 hours and goes by some beautiful coastal scenery.
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Chateauneuf du Pape

A trip to Provence would not be complete without a visit to a vineyard. The world-famous Chateauneuf du Pape is …More  
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Secret Hotels of Provence

Great Budget Travel article on reasonable hotels in Provence
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Food & Wine guide to South of France

Article from the magazine Food and Wine about places to stay and eat in the South of France
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Unscheduled - Antibes

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Musee Picasso

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The Château Grimaldi buildings are a magnificent sight, with their high, rugged dry-stone walls facing the sea. This …
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4, rue des Cordiers
Antibes, 06600
France
+33 4 9290 5420
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Antibes

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Antibes, France
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Trains from Nice leave every half hour.
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Unscheduled - Cannes

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Croisette (La)

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La Croisette gets its name from a small cross that used to stand east of the bay. A favorite spot for locals and vis …
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Croisette (La)
Croisette Boulevard
Cannes, 06400
France
+33 (0)4 9339 2453 (Tourist Information)
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Cannes

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Cannes, France
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Take a day trip from Nice to this chic resort town--site of the annual Cannes film festival.
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Unscheduled - Nice

La Merenda

Recommended restaurant, not too pricey.
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Nice, France
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Promenade des Anglais

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A big favorite with locals and visitors alike, attracting roller-bladers, cyclists and dog owners, Promenade des Ang …
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Promenade des Anglais
promenade des Anglais
Nice, 06000
France
+33 89 270 7407
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Musee Matisse (La)

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Housed in a magnificent red building, this museum stands on Cimiez Hill, close to the city's Arènes (ancient amphith …
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Musee Matisse (La)
164, avenue des Arènes de Cimiez
Nice, 06000
France
+33 4 9381 0808
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A must-see for Matisse-lovers.
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Massena Nice Hotel

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The Hotel Massena is a boutique hotel in Nice's city center. This elegant French Riviera lodging option features …
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Massena Nice Hotel
58, rue Gioffredo
Nice, 06000
France
4-9247-8888
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Recommended by several guides including Frommers and Michelin. Centrally located, not too spendy.
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Nice

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Nice, France
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Nice is a great base camp for exploring the Cote D'Azur. Buses are a convenient way to visit the neighboring towns of Cannes, Monaco, and St. Tropez. You can even pop over to Italy for a day trip.
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Unscheduled - Aix-en-Provence

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Cours Mirabeau

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Provence's Parliament created this thoroughfare in 1651 on the site of the destroyed former ramparts, allowing …
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1 Cours Mirabeau
Aix-en-Provence, 13100
France
+33 4 42 16 11 61
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A nice spot for a stroll; stop in one of the many cafes here.
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Clos de la Violette (Le)

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A haunt for the town's gourmets high up in the hills, this residence and its owners offer a flavourful cuisine from …
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10, avenue de la Violette
Aix-en-Provence, 13100
France
+33 4 4223 3071
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Aix-en-Provence

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Aix-en-Provence, France
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Another lovely day trip from Avignon, about 50 miles away.
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Unscheduled - Gordes

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Gordes

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Gordes, France
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This charming hill village is a great side trip from Avignon.
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Unscheduled - Avignon

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Avignon

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Avignon, France
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Avignon makes a great base camp for some of the smaller surrounding towns in Provence; the train station is right outside the town walls and walkable from almost anywhere in town, although you may find it easier to just rent a car (rental cars are also available at the train station).
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Piedoie

Yummy French restaurant near the center of town, recommended by Frommer's.
Restaurant
Avignon, France
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Le Pont D'Avignon

Famous bridge, just outside the town walls.
Thing to Do
Avignon, France
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Les Halles

Amazing indoor market full of gourmet food items. Come early!
Shopping
Avignon, France
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