True sunshine resides in Marseille. The warm weather is a delicious mix of dry sunny afternoons cooled by mistral winds. Although lively and crowded as any large cities, you can easily escape the buzz and heat by going to one of its beaches.
Plage de Corbière, such as, can be reached by public bus for 1,50 € (Bus 35 – Take it at La Joliette) in less than 1/2 hour.