I doubt you have time but I spent a few days in Corsica a few years ago and absolutely loved it! Cheaper and less crowded with some great beaches and hikes. A car is a must and usually you have to take one on the ferry so it may be a little pricier.
I also really enjoyed Aix-en-Provence and the surrounding area.
I spent a day in Nimes and really enjoyed the city center with a roman coliseum and such. Might be a nice stop over.
Granted I backpacked the whole thing so it was mostly trains. Much different experience driving.
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