Hi, we are planning to visit Southern France in mid-Dec this year. We are planning to follow Rick Steve's Provence guide book by renting a car in Nice and drive all the way to Roussillon, Vaison, other small villages, and Orange, Avignon and Arles. However, we are worried about weather conditions in the village areas (e.g. snow?) and wonder if rental car is able to drive on those narrow hilly roads under this weather condition. I haven't been there before so I am not sure if there will be snow (or heavy snow). Please advise. Cheers, Victor
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Other than the Pyrenees and the Alps, I'm pretty sure snow is uncommon in southern France.
Posted by
Monein, Pyrenees, France
425 posts
There's quite a lot of snow in the mountains at the moment ABOVE 1500 metres. Below that level you won't find much at the moment.
Posted by
washington
837 posts
Victor, I have no knowledge of snow in southern France. However, as usual, ignore Ralph; driving in France is little problem.
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10223 posts
If there is a rare snowfall, it usually doesn't stick in those areas.