Monaco is the second smallest country after Vatican, which makes it possible to visit the country in one day if you are in French Riviera. When I was in Nice, I did not miss the opportunity to do a day trip to Monaco and it was completely worth it.

One of the oldest city in Europe, Marseille is unlike any other city that I have been to in France. The city is vibrant and colourful with an interesting mixture of old and new. From the maze-like Le Panier, to the crowded Vieux Port and the Corniche, and further extended to the Calanques, the different sides of Marseille amazed me.

Avignon, a major city in Provence, Southern France was the capital of papacy in the 14th century.  The imposing monument, 'Palais des Papes' (Papal Palace), with its surrounding ramparts and the ruined Saint Benezet Bridge over the Rhone river dominates the city.

Pont du Gard is the most famous part of a 50km long ancient Roman aqueduct which supplied water to Nimes for five centuries. If you're visiting Avignon, Nimes or Uzes, don't miss the opportunity to visit the this architectural masterpiece. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.

Uzes, City of Art and History, is a hidden gem which is located between Arles, Nimes and Avignon. Its charming medieval town is well preserved and a pleasure to explore. Uzes is the second town I visited after Nimes (25km to the southwest).