Paris +

[grunblack]

We returned from Paris a few months ago and I can't wait to get back. However on our next trip I would also like to see parts of southern France and was wondering if people had any special/favourite places they would recommend for a first visit outside Paris.

[Anne]

I would suggest either Dordogne (South-West) or Provence (South-East) . You'll find several threads about both areas in this section .
However, it also depends at what time of the year you plan your visit : if you plan to come in late autumn, winter or early spring, there are good chances that weather will be MUCH better in Provence than in Dordogne .

[grunblack]

Thank you! I'll look up those threads and start making notes!

[Becky (Berkeleytravelers)]

I heartily second the vote for the Dordogne! That's my favorite part of France (other than Paris, of course), and I never get tired of it.

[Jody]

We're in the midst of planning our fall trip to the Dordogne so I'll be glad to share info. with you if you decide that's the place for you.

[sistereurope]

And I'm going to the South of France in a few months (Nice to Barcelona and many places in between!), so I'll be sure to report in on my experiences there (it will be my first time).

[grunblack]

I can't wait for your thoughts demarais and sistereurope. I have googled it and from what I have seen so far Dordogne looks amazing! I read about an Australian couple that has opened a french cooking school somewhere south (very accurate, I know) and I'm interested in attending a few sessions, I'll have to see where it is in relation to Dordogne.