10-Day France Road Trip from Nimes to Carcassonne, Marseille, Valence, and Lyon and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Nimes. You’ll stay in Nimes for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Nimes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Jardin de La Fontaine. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 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 Nimes, The Bird. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes is Restaurant Skab. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Locals recommend Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

Nimes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nimes is O’Flaherty’s. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nimes is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Locals also enjoy Le Questel. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

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

On day 2 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 hamlet. You still have 2 nights left in Nimes.

Today you'll explore the hamlet of La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Pont du Gard Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,292 visitors.

Pont du Gard is another popular attraction you'll visit in the hamlet of La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

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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 Bistr'AU de Jérôme Nutile. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,575 customers.

La Locanda Comptoir italien is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Nimes. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,356 customers.

Locals enjoy Pinocchio, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Nimes. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,253 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nimes, La bonne mousse. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like 3 Brasseurs Nîmes. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,726 customers.

Barjoe Nîmes is another of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Carcassonne and the city of Gruissan. You’ll stay in Carcassonne for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Carcassonne today is Cité de Carcassonne. This excellent attraction is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Château Comtal, an outstanding castle, in the town of Carcassonne. Around 8,823 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of France, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in France. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Le Salin de l'île Saint-Martin de Gruissan for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Gruissan. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,758 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Carcassonne.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne, Restaurant La Marquière. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

Locals recommend Brasserie a 4 Temps as one of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne. Brasserie a 4 Temps is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,551 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne is Adélaïde. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,584 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Carcassonne, Comte Roger. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Celt. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

La Métairie is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Carcassonne. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!

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 Arles and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Marseille. You will stay in Marseille for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Arles is the amazing Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. As such, over 70,230 people visit Musée départemental de l'Arles antique yearly. This attraction is an archaeological museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,817 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Roman Theatre of Arles. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Arles is the outstanding Arles Amphitheatre. This popular roman amphitheatre and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors. Approximately 70,230 travelers come to Arles every year to see the stunning Musée départemental de l'Arles antique with their own eyes.

You can make the most of your new day in Arles 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 L'Épuisette, one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

Locals also recommend Twist Avenue as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. Twist Avenue is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

After dinner, visit Les 3 Frères, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bistrot l’Horloge. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

Alternatively, O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Marseille, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Marseille.

Today you'll explore the city of Marseille. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This incredible attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

Centre Commercial Centre Bourse is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Marseille. This spectacular attraction is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars by 16,249 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Friche la Belle de Mai. This amazing attraction is a bar and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,400 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Palais Longchamp. This water tower and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Calanque de Port-Miou. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,728 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille, like Coogee. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 533 customers.

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

Locals enjoy Chez Roger, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Marseille. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,502 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, O'Malley. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Le Café de la Banque is another of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,223 customers.

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

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Marseille, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Marseille.

Today you'll explore the city of Marseille. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Calanques National Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,632 visitors.

Parc Borély is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Marseille. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,618 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Marseille Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille, like Nul Part Ailleurs. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,400 customers.

Paulette - Restaurant Vieux Port is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers.

Locals enjoy La cigale vieux port, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Marseille. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, Bar Bu. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Friche la Belle de Mai. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,400 customers.

The Queen Victoria is another of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,995 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 is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Aix-en-Provence and the city of Avignon. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Aix-en-Provence is the amazing Hôtel de Caumont. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,520 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Fontaine de la Rotonde. This fountain and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,851 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Aix-en-Provence is another excellent way to spend your new day in France. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of France’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to France’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of France’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) in the city of Avignon for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Avignon is the outstanding Palais des Papes. This top sight is a spectacular palace that has over 616,210 yearly visitors. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors, this palace deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Jardin des doms. This attraction, a stunning urban park, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 travelers.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Valence.

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

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Valence and embark on a scenic drive to Lyon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Valence and Lyon before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Valence. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Caluire-et-Cuire and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Lyon has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Place Bellecour. This square and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lyon, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Lyon. When you arrive in Lyon you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Institut Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Lyon. L'Institut Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L Bar food & drink to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lyon, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Black Forest Society. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Black Forest Society has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Kaffee Berlin is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,079 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in France, and look forward to more great days to come!

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 Lyon. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nimes. You’ll stay in Nimes for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Lyon’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Lyon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Lyon Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Musée Miniature et Cinéma. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,540 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

The lovely Fresque des Lyonnais is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,927 visitors have left this fresco average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Lyon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nimes. Nimes 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 Amorino Gelato - Nîmes. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 681 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Vincent Croizard is another top restaurant in Nimes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous IL RISTORANTE - le restaurant italien de Nîmes is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,022 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nimes, the fantastic Bar Le Victor Hugo. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,137 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful L'Instant T. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Seven Hills Pub_restaurant-nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,032 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 Nimes 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.

Clock Tower is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nimes. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 496 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Nimes at Hotel Vatel and Spa before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers.

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