South of France

[shakermaker1982]

I'm flying over for the rugby in September and thought I'd head to Carcassonne before I train it up to Bordeaux. Is there anything else in the region that I should try and see before I head home? Would it be worth visiting Marseille/Nice? I know it's 5/6 hours on the train but if it's worth it I'll try and head that way.

Cheers if you can help.

[jebus]

Can you speak fluent French? I've been all over France and the Southerners really get offended if you can't, from my experiences anyway, some even refuse to talk to you, I mean I could speak French alright, I got by in the Vendee, but it wasn't enough for some of them.

[OneRedArmy]

The west coast south of Bordeaux down to the Spanish border is fantastic, particularly around Biarritz and St Jean de Luz. Just back from a week there. The Basque are great people and have a great culture.

Re your point Jebus, I found that to be true in the past, but more recently I have found the French much more accomodating.

[shakermaker1982]

Can you speak fluent French? I've been all over France and the Southerners really get offended if you can't, from my experiences anyway, some even refuse to talk to you, I mean I could speak French alright, I got by in the Vendee, but it wasn't enough for some of them.


:eek: I can order a couple of beers and say hello.... I do try with a language wherever I go no matter how stupid I sound!!! Thanks for the heads up.

I'll look into that area OneRed. Would you need to hire a car?