Toulon’s Old Town isn’t the prettiest in Provence, but it’s got character. The narrow streets are a mix of old and rebuilt, with faded shutters, street art, and locals going about their day. The Cours Lafayette market is worth a stop—lots of noise, fresh produce, and the smell of herbs and spices in the air. Grab a chichi frégi (a local sugar-dusted doughnut) and wander past small squares and fountains until you reach the harbour. You’ll also spot the statue of locals playing cards—straight out of a Marcel Pagnol story. It’s a good place to just walk, look around, and get a feel for the real Toulon.

The Botanical Garden is a baroque garden in which more than 8,000 species from all over the world are grown. Enjoy the light, the greenery, and the tranquillity of the tropical greenhouse, visit the majestic rooms of the orangery, or just have a stroll around the gardens. The café is open during the summer, and there's also a programme of exhibitions, concerts, courses, and children’s activities. Admission is free.

The beautiful Piazza dei Cavalieri, Knights' Square, was the political centre of the Republic of Pisa. During the 16th century. It was radically transformed by Giorgio Vasari and became the seat of the new military order of the Knights of St Stephen. The square is dominated by the Palazzo della Carovana, which today hosts the Scuola Normale Superiore, founded by Napoleon in 1810.

Pisa Baptistery, Battistero di San Giovanni, shares grounds with Pisa Duomo, where the Leaning Tower is located. It took more than two centuries to complete. This amazing marble Baptistery is the largest one in the whole of Italy, and dates back to the 12th century. Pay your visit in the early morning to experience the amazing acoustics without the hum of the crowd. The Cathedral is an incredible work of art with more than a thousand years of history, and its design influenced many other buildings in the whole country.