Nice
A delightfully Mediterranean-coloured city with beautiful high points, offering some of the sunniest views and shiniest waters imaginable! My favourite spot was the tranquil monastery and hilltop garden, which treats you to truly magnificent views looking down over the whole town.
Nice old port | Old town buildings | Matisse Museum | Cimiez Monastery and gardens | Castle Hill Chapel and waterfall | Panoramic views of Nice from Castle Hill
Marseille
Raw and unfiltered, there is so much going on here! Marseille is practically bursting at its seams! The hilly terrain gives it an incredible dynamic and unexpected angles that constantly reveal new sides to the city.
Notre-Dame Basilica from different parts of the city | Porte d’Orient monument | Vallon des Auffes fishing port | Calanques - limestone cliffs | Le Panier district | Longchamp Palace
Arles
This is where the famous Van Gogh café sits and the city genuinely feels like a painting. But there is so much more to explore in this Roman-style canvas, most fascinating of all, the ancient amphitheater was actually transformed into a fortified village during the Middle Ages with houses built right inside like an incredible piece of architectural inception!
Van Gogh café | Main square | Cathedral doorway | Roman Amphitheatre | The Amphitheatre as a town in the Middle Ages
Avignon
Experiencing this city is like a three-course meal: the majestic Palais des Papes is undoubtedly the main dish, but the spectacular views of the river and the iconic bridge make for a delightfully sweet dessert, all served with a vibrant side of whimsical street art to top it off!
