10 Family Vacation Ideas For the South of France

->museums, buzzing street markets and picturesque
The South of France is a charming amalgamation ofgardens with fountains.
archaic and contemporary Europe. Home to several5. Bask in the glory of Ancient Rome at Arles with a
celebrated Victorian artists, this sun kissed coastalday trip to see the colony created by Julius Caesar,
holiday locale is on the wish list of every world traveller.the Roman Amphitheatre and the Musée de
Here are some vacation ideas to make your holidayl'Arles Antique with its cache of ancient roman
here memorable.artefacts.
1. Pay a visit to Cannes, an upmarket retreat on the6. St. Tropez created a flutter in the tourism industry
Cote d'Azur, to take advantage of the splendid line upafter the 1950's flick "And God Created Women." A
of shopping avenues alongside picturesque beaches.mesmerizing coastal village, it was home to several
This region is famous worldwide for the Annual Filmcelebrated artists who were in awe of the secluded
Festival held in the month of May. Also, the fishing portdestination. This is an ideal vacation spot for a quiet
hosts an array of expensive yachts that you cansojourn or romantic holiday.
charter if you wish to do so.7. Visit Menton, a less frequented but beautiful French
2. Visit the beaches at the French Riviera to enjoyMediterranean resort for a relaxing vacation.
their pristine waters and quaint scenic beauty. You can8. The oldest city in France, Marseille, reverberates
even indulge in a relaxing family swimming sessionwith a rich historical and commercial heritage. It is the
here.largest port in France and is constantly bustling with
3. Take a day trip to Monaco to see the Les Grandsmercantile activity. It houses top-notch restaurants
Appartement du Palais (palace of the reigningserving local sea food.
monarch). Sports fanatics can look forward to events9. Take the children to the Mercantour National Park,
like the Formula 1 Grand Prix held in May and thenear the Italian border for some intense countryside
International Open Tennis Championships in April.action. Here you can explore 685 kilometres of
4. Nice is a must visit on a Southern France sojourn.stunning natural surroundings and go hiking to discover
Apart from being a spectacular beach resort, it is aunknown paths.
storehouse of upmarket boutiques, well-stocked10.