11-Day France road trip from Lourdes to Carcassonne, Marseille, Nimes, and Toulouse

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

Lourdes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible funiculaire du pic du Jer. This attraction is a funicular and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,493 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.

Lourdes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in France!

Day 2 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 Lourdes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Carcassonne. You will stay in Carcassonne for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lourdes is the amazing Basilica of St. Pius X. This attraction is a minor basilica that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,690 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,163 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Lourdes 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 Carcassonne, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Carcassonne and the city of Arles. You’ll stay in Marseille for 4 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Carcassonne today is Château Comtal. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cité de Carcassonne, an outstanding fortress, in the city of Carcassonne. Around 76,968 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Carcassonne is Basilique Saint Nazaire. This amazing attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

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 city, 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 Arles Amphitheatre for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Arles. This popular attraction is a roman amphitheatre and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Marseille, Carry Nation. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like O'Malley. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

La Caravelle is a popular bar 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.

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

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Marseille, where you'll stay for 3 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Marseille is La Grande Plage. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 7,446 visitors.

Palais Longchamp is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Marseille. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Palais Longchamp has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.

To make your time in the city of Marseille more memorable, we recommend you visit Centre Commercial Centre Bourse. This outstanding attraction is a shopping mall and has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 16,249 visitors.

If you’re up for something incredible, then consider a visit to the outstanding Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). More than 36,436 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

You can also make your new day in France more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of France’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Marseille.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like La cigale vieux port. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is one of the top restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Trattoria Marco. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 725 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, Bar Bu. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Marseille, we recommend the cocktails at Bar Marengo. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Marseille is La dame du mont. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Marseille!

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 Friche la Belle de Mai. This incredible attraction is a bar and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,400 visitors.

Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Marseille. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Old Port of Marseille. This amazing attraction is a seaport and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,120 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This top-tier point of interest 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 Marseille Cathedral. This catholic cathedral is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,714 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 O'Bidul. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 461 customers.

Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

Locals enjoy Le Panier Marseillais, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Marseille. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, The Champ De Mars. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 404 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like L'unic Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 341 customers.

Beer District Marseille is another of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 224 customers.

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

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Marseille, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Aix-en-Provence is Hôtel de Caumont. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,520 visitors.

Fontaine de la Rotonde is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Aix-en-Provence. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Fontaine de la Rotonde has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,851 visitors.

You can also make your new day in France more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of France’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Marseille.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like La Cantine de Nour d'Égypte. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Chez Marinette is one of the top restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 423 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, Le Bar de la Plaine. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 248 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Marseille, we recommend the cocktails at CopperBay Marseille. This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 171 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Little Temple Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 204 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Marseille!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Jardin des doms. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Palais des Papes, a popular attraction that receives around 616,210 yearly visitors. This palace and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors.

Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from over 17,658 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Cabrières-d'Avignon 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 du Gard in the city of Nimes for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an arch bridge and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Nimes is the outstanding Haribo Candy Museum. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors, this museum deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

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!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Nimes and embark on a scenic drive to Toulouse, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nimes 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 Nimes. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Jardin de La Fontaine. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,878 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Jardin des Plantes. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,847 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Grand Rond. This urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,069 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Basilica of St. Sernin. This minor basilica and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 visitors.

The lovely Square Charles de Gaulle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,579 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,095 customers.

Locals also recommend Grain De Folie, another of the best restaurants in Toulouse. Grain De Folie is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 517 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Toulouse, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The George and Dragon. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The George and Dragon has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

The London Town is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 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 Bordeaux. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bordeaux. You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bordeaux’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bordeaux, start your day with a visit to the amazing miroir d'eau. This much-appreciated reflecting pool and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating place de la Bourse. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,251 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular place du Parlement to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular place du Parlement is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,489 visitors.

The lovely The big bell of Bordeaux is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,871 visitors have left this bell tower average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Bordeaux Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 10,591 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bordeaux has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bordeaux. Bordeaux 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 suzzi. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 852 reviews.

The remarkable L'Oiseau Bleu is another top restaurant in Bordeaux we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Chai Les Copains is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bordeaux, the fantastic Symbiose. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Connemara. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Molly Malone's. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 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 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 Bordeaux and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Lourdes. You will stay in Lourdes for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bordeaux is the amazing Monument aux Girondins. This attraction is a column that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,483 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible urban park, jardin public. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bordeaux is the outstanding La Cité du Vin. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 visitors.

The spectacular Porte Cailhau is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating city gate and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,609 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Porte de Bourgogne. This attraction is a popular top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5,953 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Bordeaux 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 Lourdes, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Day 11 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lourdes 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.

Les Halles is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lourdes. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,871 visitors.

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

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