Just come back mate.....flights on easyjet.....rented a flat next to a swimming pool for 475 euros for seven nights (quality accomodation too)......eating out no more expensive than eating out in Brighton.....so no not extortionate in the extreme
Frejus, St Maxime, Antibes, St Raphael, Gorges du verdun.....stunning. Beaches, restaurants......Monaco not too far, St Tropez.....you cant beat it and therefore gets my vote