Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur Holidays
For a Mediterranean summer holiday, the south of France has it all: fabulous weather, sandy beaches and food to die for. Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur is one of the most popular regions in France for a relaxing break that ticks all the boxes. Whether you want to pick a town and get right down to sunbathing or travel throughout the region, you’ll find it bursting with ways to make this your best summer holiday yet. Shop, sightsee and swim until your heart’s content – France is your oyster!
Enjoy the best of the south of France on holidays to Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur
Top of the list of places to visit on holiday to Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur has to be the gorgeous and glamorous city of Nice. Perfect for a day trip, or many visitors choose to spend their whole visit there; live the life of beauty and luxury on the Promenade des Anglais, and enjoy the sparkling culture and company. Between cocktails and fancy lunches, take a shopping trip or visit the fantastic Matisse Museum. Nice isn’t all fashion and riches, though – one of the most popular spots to visit is the tranquil and idyllic Colline du Chateau park, with is stunning waterfall and greenery that offers soothing views over the picture-postcard city.
Next stop, a city that will be familiar to film buffs: Cannes, home of the famous festival. For couples, it’s the most romantic place to visit Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur holidays, with its dreamy sea front and wealth of beautiful restaurants for the perfect candlelit dinner. Make the most of the Mediterranean sun and hire a boat for the afternoon, or relax on the popular Casino Palm Beach.
Marseille is the capital and a favourite city in Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur. Ideal for friends or young families, it’s more laid back than its upmarket neighbours, and along with the great weather and beaches it is a city steeped in history. If you fancy an afternoon of culture and want to get to grips with Marseille’s roots, visit the Musée d’Histoire for an impressive overview.
Marseille second largest city in the country, after Paris, it feels the most Mediterranean owing to its huge commercial port. The port is, obviously, a source of plenty of water-based fun, from snorkelling to browsing the lively and busy fish market. The city is packed with excellent seafood restaurants, with the famous fish stew bouillabaisse being a favourite. Marseille gets top marks for a diverse and bustling nightlife. Whether you fancy trendy wine bars, smoky jazz clubs or a good sports pub, there’s a venue for you to enjoy the warm evenings in.
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There’s a reason Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur is such a popular region to visit for a great summer holiday, and it’s simply that everywhere is worth seeing. Spend a few days swanning about with the celebs in Cannes then move on to navigating Marseille’s fish markets! One thing is for sure: you’ll get all the sun and sea you need. lastminute.com can get you there for even less this year, after that, the choice is yours.