8 Day South of France Itinerary - Lake Annecy to the French Riviera

Imagine swimming in a turquoise alpine lake, wandering around a hilltop village surrounded by lavender, and sipping on a glass of rosé while overlooking the Mediterranean sea. 

Are you ready for 8 days of alpine water, Provençal markets and Riviera glamour?

What's included? 32 pages of planning, done for you. Where to go each day, which villages are worth the detour, and how to drive the route from the Alps down to Nice. No research spiral, no endless browser tabs.

Trip Details

• Length: 8 days, with 2 at Lake Annecy, 3 in Provence, and 3 in the French Riviera
• Destinations: Annecy, Avignon, Gordes, Roussillon, Pont du Gard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Verdon Gorge, Èze, Monaco, Menton and Nice
• Travel Style: mid-range/Comfort to Luxury, Independent, Road Trip, Food & Wine, Cultural, Nature, Exploration, Romantic/Couple, Family, Friends/Group
• Highlights: paragliding over Lake Annecy, the lavender fields at the Abbaye de Sénanque, a wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the turquoise water of Verdon Gorge
• Format: 32 page PDF, sent to your inbox instantly. Read it on your phone, save it offline, or print it out!

Inside the guide

• The Plan: an 8 day itinerary split into morning, afternoon and evening, two regional maps, driving times between stops, and a full section dedicated to doing the same route by train and bus
• Tyla's Picks: where to stay at three price levels in each region, the bakeries, bistros and wine bars worth your time, plus the best tours from canyoning in the Alps to perfume making in Èze
• The Practical Stuff: when to visit, a seasonal packing list, ETIAS and insurance basics, money and eSIM tips, a food guide for Savoy, Provence and the Riviera, and 50 French phrases

Travelling for fewer than 8 days? Everything is laid out clearly enough to leave out the stops that don't appeal and keep the ones that do.

Staying longer? Use these 8 days as your foundation, or get in touch about a custom consultation and I'll help you plan the rest.

Whether it's your first time in France or you're back for round two, this takes the guesswork out of planning and leaves you more time to actually enjoy the trip.

Bon voyage! Happy travels!