Hello,
I'm a 60+ female who has taken many trips to Europe over the years, but usually in the Spring and Summer. This year we are traveling to Southern France in late September into early October. Anyone out there who has taken the Southern France Rick Steves tour? Can you give me an idea of what to expect weather-wise, and what type of clothing to pack? We travel very lightly - one carryon bag and a small crossbody purse. Thanks for any intel you can provide.
Posted by
Vancouver BC
84 posts
Hello, we went in September and it was hot. If you live in America where the weather can change day to day then expect the same. Take a light rain jacket or an umbrella and do layer, layer. Folks in the Pacific Northwest you will know what I mean. Have a great time.
Posted by
Seattle suburbs
119 posts
Jane, we did RS So France My way in Late Sept last year. Sept 19 - Oct 8th. We are carryon only travelers and have done 9 tours with RS and prefer the mid-Sept. time frame. Last year we had some cold, windy, rainy days in our addon days in Paris. As we moved south the weather improved to the point that in Nice, we were in short sleeves. We packed things we could layer, like long sleeve North Face, Vuori, etc. A hooded waterproof layer is a given and we take them on the bus or in our day pack.
Ps; If you haven’t been to Paris before addon some days. Versailles, Notre Dame, and great museums that are not part of the tour.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
9384 posts
We were in that area-Nice and Provence in 2018 late Sept thru first week of October
It was very very hot, no rain, only a bit cooler at night
Check the weather a week or so out and pack for accordingly
Posted by
Denver, CO USA
686 posts
Cargo shorts are always in style.
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
11837 posts
Is this the Loire to the South of France? If so, you are traveling through a couple of different climates in France affected by the Atlantic and Mediterranean. So believe everything that has been written above, from strong winds and rain to hot and dry. I live in the Carcassonne/Arles/Nice climate and find September lovely. The linens and sandals worn during the searing summers are packed away.. It's t-shirts under a blouse and slacks/jean times. Coming from the Loire and down the Atlantic side, add sweaters that can go under raincoat. So layers.