12-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Nice to Cannes, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Marseille

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 12-day road trip in France! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez, Aix-en-Provence, Lourmarin, Roussillon, Apt, Avignon, Arles, Aigues-Mortes, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Marseille, and Cassis.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Nice, 2 nights in Cannes, 2 nights in Aix-en-Provence, 3 nights in Avignon, and 1 night in Marseille. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in France. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Nice, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover France on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in France. Notre-dame De La Garde (marseille) and Palais Des Papes are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez, Aix-en-Provence, Lourmarin, Roussillon, Apt, Avignon, Arles, Aigues-Mortes, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Marseille, and Cassis, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in France.

Throughout your road trip in France, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in France.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in France today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Nice - Arrival day
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  • Promenade du Paillon
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Welcome to Nice, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Nice before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Nice is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Nice. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Nice, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 12-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Nice
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 7 min

  • Castle Hill
  • Jardin Albert 1er
  • Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
  • Marc Chagall National Museum
  • Old Town (Vieux Nice)
  • Carre d'Or
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Nice. You’ll stay in Nice for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Nice's best restaurants.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in France!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Nice
  • Cannes
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Drive 37 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Marché Forville
  • Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance
  • Vieux Port de Cannes
  • Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Cannes. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Cannes, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Cannes. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Cannes's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in France.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Cannes
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Drive 175 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • Gendarmerie Nationale
  • Annonciade Museum
  • Place des Lices
  • Citadel of Saint-Tropez - Museum of Maritime History
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On day 4 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Cannes, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Cannes, there’s no need to rush. Experience Saint Tropez to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Cannes and your accommodation.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Cannes. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in France.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Cannes
  • Aix-en-Provence
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Drive 149 km, 2 hours 1 min

  • Musée Granet
  • Hôtel de Caumont
  • Fontaine de la Rotonde
  • place d'Albertas
  • Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence
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Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Aix-en-Provence. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Aix-en-Provence, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Aix-en-Provence, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in France.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Aix-en-Provence
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Drive 158 km, 2 hours 54 min

  • Château de Lourmarin
  • Le Sentier des Ocres
  • Sénanque Abbey
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Aix-en-Provence, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Lourmarin, Roussillon, and Apt.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Aix-en-Provence.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Aix-en-Provence, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Say good night to Aix-en-Provence and look forward to another great day of your road trip in France!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Avignon
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Drive 84 km, 1 hour 37 min

  • Remparts d'Avignon
  • Calvet Museum
  • Jardin des doms
  • Palais des Papes
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On day 7 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Avignon are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Avignon, where you will stay for 3 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Avignon. Avignon offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Avignon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Avignon
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Drive 78 km, 1 hour 44 min

  • Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church
  • Roman Theatre of Arles
  • Jardin d'été
  • Arles Amphitheatre
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On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Avignon, where you have 2 nights left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Avignon and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Avignon's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in France.

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Avignon
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Drive 197 km, 2 hours 52 min

  • Aigues mortes
  • Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau
  • Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer -
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Wake up to day 9 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Aigues-Mortes, Pont de Gau, and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. With 1 night to stay in Avignon, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Avignon.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Avignon's best restaurants.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in France.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Avignon
  • Marseille
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Drive 115 km, 2 hours 21 min

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
  • Palais Longchamp
  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Old Port of Marseille
  • Cathédrale La Major
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On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Marseille. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Marseille, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Marseille. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Marseille is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Marseille.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Marseille
  • Nice
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Drive 241 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • Calanques National Park
  • Calanque de Port-Miou
  • Domaine du Paternel
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Marseille and Cassis. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Nice, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Nice, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Nice. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in France!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Nice - Departure day
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  • Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
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Day 12 of your road trip in France is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation. Savor your final moments in France at a cozy cafe while relaxing with a cup of coffee or tea.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in France!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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