Nice is the first destination that comes to most Americans' minds when considering a trip to the South of France.
As a bonus, it's generally less crowded than Nice if you visit outside the two-week Lemon Festival in February.
What used to be a lesser-known fishing village is now much more popular thanks to the hit series Emily in Paris.
Eze is a fantastic medieval town in the mountains above the Mediterranean. It's located a 15-minute train ride from Nice and is a great day trip!
Besides Nice, Monaco is the other destination in southern France that Americans are most familiar with.
Like Menton, it's a good base for exploring Calanques National Park. Walk 30 minutes from town to the first calanque (little cove).
France's second-largest city is located right on the Mediterranean, a nice change of pace from Paris.
The hilltop town is perched above lavender fields and houses an impressive castle that once served as the residence for the Ademar family in the 12th century.