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South of France holidays

Inspiration for your summer getaway to Lyon, Marseille, Valence, Avignon or Aix-en-Provence.

Holidays in the South of France

If you're travelling from London, you can take a Eurostar to Paris or Lille and change to a connecting TGV train to get there.

A holiday to the South of France with Eurostar will be one to remember. Discover the best destinations in Provence, from the beautiful walled city of Avignon to the 57 kilometres of coastline in Marseille. Read on to discover more.

Planning your South of France holidays

Lyon holidays

Lyon is ideal for a cultural city break, a foodie getaway or a family holiday.

Whether you want to explore the vineyards of the northern Rhone, meander through the UNESCO World Heritage site in the city centre or cycle along the river banks with a picnic, Lyon will surprise and entrance you.

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Avignon city breaks

Avignon will charm you with its outstanding heritage, its sunny climate and its large choice of cultural entertainment, all year long.

Architecture, character, culture and gastronomy – visiting Avignon means discovering the lifestyle of Provence.

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Marseille city breaks

Marseille is a city that is changing fast, but has still retained that bit of edge that makes it stand out from the rest of the towns along the French Riviera. It's also a great base for exploring the azure blue calanques that dot the coast, so why not go on a city break and make a holiday of it?

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Aix-en-Provence holidays

The train will get you to Marseille, then Aix is just 30kms away by car or by local bus.

Once there, find yourself a seat on a terrace and watch the world go by over a coffee or a pastis. Take some time to visit Cezanne's studio and, if that leaves you feeling inspired, why not head out of town and do a bit of sketching yourself.

If painting isn't for you, explore the area, indulge in a some wine-tasting or join the locals in a game of boules. You're on a South of France holiday, you have all the time in the world.

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Valence getaway

Valence, known as the gateway to the South of France, is positioned on the banks of the Rhône River. Explore the historic town centre, visit local vineyards, and finish your day in style at one of the city’s famous restaurants. With its narrow-cobbled streets, abundance of parks, canals, marina and stunning architecture it makes is the perfect destination for your next trip to the South of France.

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