Where should you go in the south of France?
The south of france is the perfect holiday destination. First of all it has a glorious climate, with long summer days all the way through to October, making it perfect for going outdoors and seeing the wonderful natural beauty of the place, winding down with a long lazy evening meal. There are so many things to discover there that it would be impossible to list them all here. What follows is a brief look at just some of the options of where to go in the south of France.
Nice is a glorious place to visit on holiday and soak up some French Culture. If you are a fan of art then this really can only be rivalled by paris as a tourist destination. You can see the modern greats, including Pop Art and New Realism, at the Muse d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain; while at the Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall you can see some biblically themed paintings.
Arles is another great French city to see. Its Roman heritage is worn on its face in the form of a Theatre, Forum and even an ancient Amphitheatre. And it was also the home of the artists Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin when they were in partnership as a part of the 'Studio of the South'. Van Gogh painted some of his best works during this period. Anyone going to the south of France should definitely stop of in this beautiful and fascinating city.
Another must see item is the Canal du Midi, which is just beautiful. It is a tree lined canal that stretches from the city of Toulouse, all the way to the Mediterranean, meaning it is the largest place to be part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. To experience it you should take a leisurely walk, cycle or boat ride down it.
It is clearly not possible to give an exhaustive list of all the things that should be done and seen in the south of France. Wherever you end up going there, though, you are certain to find something that will intrigue you, or leave you awestruck.
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