10-Day France road trip from Nice to Monaco, Marseille, Lyon, and Nimes

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Nice. You’ll stay in Nice for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Nice has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Albert I Garden. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,739 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Nice, Chez Acchiardo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nice is Les Sens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Locals recommend Peixes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,157 customers.

Nice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nice is Wayne's Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,557 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nice is La Shounga. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,693 customers.

Locals also enjoy Les Distilleries Idéales. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in France!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Nice. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Monaco. You’ll stay in Monaco for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Nice’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nice, start your day with a visit to the amazing Mercantour National Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,215 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Castle Hill. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,646 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Le Jardin Exotique to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Le Jardin Exotique is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,313 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nice has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Monaco. Monaco offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Steak 'n Shake Monaco. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,351 reviews.

The remarkable Beefbar Monaco is another top restaurant in Monaco we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 983 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous La Note Bleue is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 811 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Monaco, the fantastic Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,868 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful La Rascasse. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,566 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Twiga. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 506 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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On day 3 of your road trip across France, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Monaco. You’ll stay in Monaco for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Le Meridien Beach Plaza, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Monaco. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,920 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Monaco is the 5-star Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 841 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Monaco is the 3-star Novotel Monte-Carlo. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,986 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Prince's Palace of Monaco. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,604 visitors.

Monte Carlo Casino is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is an architectural structure and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,883 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Princess Grace Japanese Garden. This park is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,026 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Grimaldi Forum. Around 3,844 visitors have given this architectural structure an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Come to Monaco prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Monaco.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Monaco.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Avenue 31, after your day of exploring the city of Monaco. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

MayaBay Monaco is another of the best restaurants in the city of Monaco. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Monaco is Il Terrazzino. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

Locals recommend gerhard's café monaco, one of the best bars in the city of Monaco, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 713 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Monaco, Quai des Artistes. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 392 customers.

L'Express is also one of the best bars in the city of Monaco. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 339 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in France.

Day 4 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Marseille and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Marseille. You will stay in Marseille for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Marseille is the amazing Calanques National Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church building, Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Marseille is the outstanding Marseille Cathedral. This popular catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 visitors.

The spectacular Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Marseille by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Marseille, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Twist Avenue, one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Locals also recommend AM par Alexandre Mazzia as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. AM par Alexandre Mazzia is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Le Bouchon Provençal. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

After dinner, visit Carry Nation, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O'Malley. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

Alternatively, La Caravelle is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lyon. You’ll stay in Lyon for 2 nights.

This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Place Bellecour to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Place Bellecour is a square that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

Lyon offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Bouchon Tupin. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 969 reviews.

The remarkable L'Institut Restaurant is another top restaurant in Lyon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Flair Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lyon, the fantastic L Bar food & drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Phantom of the Opera. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Black Forest Society. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

You still have 1 night left in Lyon.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This incredible attraction is a minor basilica and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 visitors.

Musée Miniature et Cinéma is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,540 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Lyon Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lyon.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon, like Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

Le Mirtillo is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lyon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Locals enjoy Betty's Bar, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lyon. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lyon, Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Dam's Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

The King Arthur is another of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

Day 7 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Nimes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Nimes. You will stay in Nimes for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nimes is the amazing Pont du Gard. This attraction is an arch bridge that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Jardin de La Fontaine. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nimes is the outstanding Musée de la Romanité. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Nimes by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Nimes, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L'Instant T, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Locals also recommend Gard O Wine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. Gard O Wine is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes is Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

After dinner, visit O’Flaherty’s, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Alternatively, La bonne mousse is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nimes, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Nimes.

Today you'll explore the city of Carcassonne. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cité de Carcassonne. This incredible attraction is a fortress and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 visitors.

Basilique Saint Nazaire is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Carcassonne. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Carcassonne is proche cité. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,102 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Château Comtal. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nimes.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes, like Les Caves de Bernis. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nimes, L'Instant T. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Prolé. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Barberousse Nîmes is another of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 425 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 9 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Arles. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nice. You’ll stay in Nice for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Arles’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Arles, start your day with a visit to the amazing L'espace Van Gogh. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,003 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Roman Theatre of Arles. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,900 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Arles Amphitheatre to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Arles Amphitheatre is a roman amphitheatre that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Arles has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nice. Nice offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Le Frog. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,109 reviews.

The remarkable L'antica is another top restaurant in Nice we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Comptoir du Marché is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nice, the fantastic Riviera & Tours. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Shapko. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,073 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Vingt4. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 453 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 10 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nice before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Promenade du Paillon is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nice. This greenway and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,770 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Nice and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Nice at La Langouste before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 606 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Le Cèdre for your last chance at a meal in the city of Nice. The Le Cèdre restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 454 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Nice. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!