South of France itinerary for 6 days September 2024

We spent a few days at Villefranche-sur-Mer instead of Nice and enjoyed it very much. Not so big and a nice harbor. Easy drive to Eze.

You can likely add destinations to your days in Eze and St. Paul de Vence. They are both tiny. Beyond Eze, you should go up to La Turbie and see the Trophee des Alpes. And you can tour Villefranche-sur-Mer and/or Cap Ferrat on your return. Beyond Villefranche sur Mer, I recommend a loop that includes Vence (Matisse Chapel), Tourettes Sur Loup and Gourdon.

years ago we took a lovely boat trip from Cassis along the coast to view the Calanques. It took us into one of the "fjord" type coves. We were there in late Spring/early summer so weather was lovely. I did not arrange the trip so I do not know the cost. Probably 3-4 hour tour

I agree with adding things to your itinerary days of Eze and SPV they are tiny. Personally, three nights in Cassis is two too many. Its pretty small and the Calanques boat trips are pretty short. The beaches I thought were assessable by hike or boat but someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

In the Calanques, you have to combine hiking and going to the beach. The best beach, en Vau, is a 2-hour hike from the Cassis trailhead ; it is a real hike with steep inclines and scree slopes. A longer, but easier hike also leads there from the Cassis-Marseille road. So, i'd say that Day 5 and Day 6 can be combined in a single day, freeing up a day to visit places like Aix, Marseille, or the cute seaside towns and inland villages between Cassis and Toulon (Sanary, Bandol, Le Castellet, Evenos, La Cadière).

We just got back this month. Instead of just going to St. Paul de Vence, consider taking this tour which includes a trip to a winery which had stunning views. It’s just gorgeous. You’ll have an hour when you get to St. Paul.

https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Half-Day-Saint-Paul-de-Vence-and-Wine-Tasting-Tour-from-Nice/d478-2356P77