Southern France
I know this is like comparing apples to oranges, but if you had four days to spend in either Arles/Avignon OR Nice/Cannes/and maybe Monaco which would you chose and why?
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Arles/Avignon/Nimes would be my choice, wide range of buildings from Roman times forward, little markets, popes palace, lovely little restaurants, fine vistas and easy public transport etc etc
I have no interest in Casinos (father gave me "make him gamble as a kid until he is sick" medication), I grew up amongst luxury yachts (so bored by them) and so see no reason to visit Nice/Cannes/and maybe Monaco. I have no interest in visiting Vegas either |
Arles/Avignon is Provence, Nice/Cannes is the Riviera.
The ambience is very different, you must decide which you prefer. The season of your visit is also a factor, as the Rhone valley can get very cold in winter while Nice is pleasant most of the time. |
Thanks! That is the kind of clear and helpful response that we needed to help us decide on Arles/Avignon.
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Arles/Avignon would be my preference, but I have little tolerance for glitz and celebrities.
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Arles/Avignon are true Provence.
Monaco, cannes are ostentation kudzu. Nice I like |
BTW, Nice and Cannes are in Provence, too. The Riviera isn't a province.
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Those are my own definitions, stcirq, not stated as geographical facts.
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