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Marseille, France
Marseille is the second largest city in France and lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The city was originally founded by Greece in 600 B.C. Because of its strategic location, Marseille has always been an important trading point. Today, Marseille is home to France’s largest harbor. Because of its location, Marseille has a very pleasant climate, with high temperatures during the summer.
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Avignon, France
On the morning of the third day, we continue our Southern France road trip from Marseille to Avignon. This is a 30-minute drive, so not too long. Avignon is a beautiful old city in which the old city center is surrounded by fortress walls dating back to the 14th century.
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Nîmes, France
On our Southern France road trip from Avignon towards Nîmes, we recommend a quick stop at the Pont du Gard. This is a Roman aqueduct from the first century AD. A stunning piece of history that withstood the test of time and truly is an impressive piece to behold. In Nîmes, we will spend two days. There is much to see and explore and it would be a shame to rush through this beautiful city. Nîmes is one of the best-kept ancient Roman cities in Europe. It offers many breathtaking ruins but also greatly kept and maintained Roman buildings.
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Carcassonne, France
Next, we drove from Nîmes to Carcassonne. If you are driving an RV, this will take about 3 hours. The road is along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. If you start your day early you will have plenty of time to enjoy several lovely stops along this road.
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Cordes-sur-Ciel, France
Cordes-sur-Ciel is known for its many ateliers and artsy shops. You can easily spend a full day here enjoying the stunning views from the village and wandering through the narrow streets of Cordes-sur-Ciel. The town was built in 1222. This village is well preserved and it feels much like going back in time. When in Cordes you might find a product called “Pastel”. This is a flower that grows in the area and the flower is used to make perfume. Pastel is used in many popular brand perfumes like Chanel and it smells delicious. Please keep in mind though that this village might not be worth a visit if you have difficulty walking as it consists of steep cobblestone roads.