11-Day France Road Trip from Perpignan traveling west to Marseille, Avignon, Toulouse, and Bayonne

Perpignan has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Sports Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,992 visitors.

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 Perpignan, O'Flaherty's. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,082 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan is Arena Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 361 customers.

Perpignan also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Perpignan is Les Brunettes: bar et restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 258 customers.

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 will stay in Marseille for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Perpignan is the amazing Château Royal de Collioure. This attraction is a castle that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,884 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Tomb of Antonio Machado. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,690 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Perpignan is the outstanding Salses Fortress. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,683 visitors.

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 O'Malley. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 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 La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

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

On day 3 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 Perpignan. 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 Perpignan. 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 Perpignan is Palais Longchamp. This amazing attraction is a water tower and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This church building is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 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 Marseille.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille, like La Caravelle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 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 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 Bar Marengo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

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

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

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Palais des Papes. This attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 616,210 people visit Palais des Papes every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Jardin des doms. This urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Perpignan 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’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Avignon.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Avenio, one of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant EAT as one of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon. Restaurant EAT is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon is Le Vintage. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 customers.

After dinner, visit O'Collins's Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Avignon. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'Explo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

Alternatively, Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Avignon. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Avignon 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 Avignon 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 Avignon. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Pont du Gard. This attraction is an arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,439 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Jardin de La Fontaine. This attraction, a beloved park, 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 Basilica of St. Sernin. This minor basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,287 reviews.

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

If you’re curious to see more of Perpignan, start your day with a visit to the amazing Caves of Sare. This much-appreciated archaeological site and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,831 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Le Train de La Rhune. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 16,223 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Fort du Socoa to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Fort du Socoa is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,851 visitors.

The lovely Chambre D'Amour Playground is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,662 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Perpignan has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bayonne. Bayonne 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 Katie Daly's Irish Pub. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 677 reviews.

The remarkable Bar du Marché is another top restaurant in Bayonne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Bakera is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 327 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bayonne, the fantastic Kubata & Kukubat. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 351 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Perpignan and the city of La Teste-de-Buch. You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Perpignan today is Bayonne Cathedral. This excellent attraction is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,743 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Rocher de la vierge, an outstanding rock, in the city of Perpignan. Around 14,700 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 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’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bordeaux.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux, suzzi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Locals recommend Symbiose as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. Symbiose is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux is L'Oiseau Bleu. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bordeaux, The Connemara. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Molly Malone's. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

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

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

Today you'll explore the city of Perpignan. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is parc bordelais. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,855 visitors.

Jardin public is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Perpignan. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Perpignan is Monument aux Girondins. This amazing attraction is a column and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,483 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Porte Cailhau. This city gate and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,609 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 Bordeaux.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux, like Chai Les Copains. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

The Connemara is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Locals enjoy Restaurant Melodie, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,499 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux, Le Bar à Vin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,327 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Houses Of Parliament. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers.

Sherlock Holmes Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

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

Day 9 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 Perpignan and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Albi. You will stay in Albi for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Perpignan is the amazing Bordeaux Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible bell tower, The big bell of Bordeaux. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Perpignan is the outstanding miroir d'eau. This popular reflecting pool and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

The spectacular place de la Bourse is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,251 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try O'Sully'S Albi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Albi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,501 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 10 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Albi and embark on a scenic drive to Perpignan, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Albi and Carcassonne 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 Albi. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Albi Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,049 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Parc Rochegude. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,893 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Albi is the stunning Pont Vieux. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,586 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Perpignan 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 Carcassonne has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Les Quatre Châteaux de Lastours. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,293 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Basilique Saint Nazaire. This church and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

The lovely Château Comtal is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 8,823 visitors have left this castle an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Carcassonne. This point of interest is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,201 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Carcassonne, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Perpignan. When you arrive in Perpignan 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 Les Brunettes: bar et restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 258 customers.

Locals also recommend O Shannon, another of the best restaurants in Perpignan. O Shannon is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

After dinner, visit Black pearl 66 to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Perpignan, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 155 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Divine. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Divine has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 141 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!

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

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

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