Jackie

Will be in Villefranche sur Mer, Avignon and Paris. Historically, what kind of weather can I expect at this time of year? Do I need a jacket (i.e., leather jacket) or is a sweater goign to be enough? Will it be shorts weather on the Riviera?

Historically

historically, you're going to need that leather jacket, though it's so heavy you're going to hate me for having said so. You should find a lighter-weight alternative.<BR><BR>Shorts are never that cool on the Riviera, unless you are crass Americans. Linen capris are the way to go if you want to be *in*.<BR><BR>

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Christina

I've been in Avignon and Nice at that exact same time and you did not need a leather jacket at all, it was quite warm. During the day, it was warm but nice (not hot), just about perfect weather actually. IN the evening, it cooled down a very little, but even then nothing more than a sweater (if that) was required. I suppose you could have worn shorts on the Riviera, sure -- it was probably 75-85 in daytime when I was there. Some people were even in swimsuits on the Nice "beach" (not sure what they call that as it isn't really a beach being rocky) but it wasn't crowded, most people were walking on the boardwalk or around town.

elvira

In my trips to Paris at that time of year, I find a lightweight wool blazer to work well. AND an umbrella. A large challis scarf or a pashmina worn over the blazer adds extra warmth, and can be draped over your shoulders in a chilly restaurant.

Melissa

Hi, I plan to be in Paris at the end of September then moving on to Provence (early October). Since I have to carry this stuff any suggestions on what I really will need to wear and what I can do without?