13-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Grenoble to Lyon, Avignon, Marseille, Nice, and Aix-en-Provence

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Explore the best of France on a remarkable 13-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Grenoble, Bron, Caluire-et-Cuire, Lyon, Avignon, Apt, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Marseille, Cassis, Nice, Monaco, Aix-en-Provence, Lourmarin, and Roussillon.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Grenoble, 2 nights in Lyon, 2 nights in Avignon, 2 nights in Marseille, 2 nights in Nice, and 1 night in Aix-en-Provence. 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 Grenoble, 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. Parc De La Tête D'or and Notre-dame De La Garde (marseille) are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Grenoble, Bron, Caluire-et-Cuire, Lyon, Avignon, Apt, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Marseille, Cassis, Nice, Monaco, Aix-en-Provence, Lourmarin, and Roussillon, 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

  • Grenoble - Arrival day
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  • Fontaine du Lion
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach Grenoble and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Grenoble, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Grenoble 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Grenoble. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in France. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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 Grenoble, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 13-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Grenoble
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 50 min

  • Jardin des Dauphins
  • Téléphérique Grenoble - Bastille
  • Museum of Grenoble
  • Porte Saint-Laurent
  • Grenoble Archaeological Museum
  • Bastille
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You’ll stay in Grenoble for 1 night.

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.

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 Grenoble, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in France!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Grenoble
  • Lyon
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Drive 124 km, 1 hour 59 min

  • Great Mosque of Lyon
  • parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Wall of the Canuts
  • Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs
  • Place Bellecour
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Bron, Caluire-et-Cuire, and Lyon. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Lyon, where will spend 2 nights.

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

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 Lyon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Lyon
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Drive 5 km, 50 min

  • Lyon Cathedral
  • Musée Cinéma et Miniature
  • La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
  • Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
  • Vieux Lyon
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Day 4 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Grenoble. You’ll stay in Lyon 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 long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Lyon. 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 5

Day 5

  • Lyon
  • Avignon
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Drive 230 km, 2 hours 53 min

  • Jardin des doms
  • Palais des Papes
  • Calvet Museum
  • Collection Lambert Avignon
  • Remparts d'Avignon
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Avignon. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Avignon, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Lyon.

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.

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

Head back to your accommodation in Avignon and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in France.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Avignon
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Drive 105 km, 2 hours 52 min

  • Sénanque Abbey
  • Château de Philippe de Cabassolle
  • Vaucluse Spring
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Avignon, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Apt and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

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

Avignon 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 Avignon.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in France!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Avignon
  • Marseille
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Drive 104 km, 1 hour 48 min

  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Place d'Armes
  • Old Port of Marseille
  • Les Petits Trains de Marseille
  • Cathédrale La Major
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Dive into day 7 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Marseille. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Marseille, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Marseille
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Drive 97 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • Calanques National Park
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
  • Calanque de Port-Miou
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Wake up to day 8 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Marseille and Cassis. With 1 night to stay in Marseille, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Marseille
  • Nice
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Drive 208 km, 2 hours 50 min

  • Marc Chagall National Museum
  • Castle Hill
  • place Masséna
  • Promenade du Paillon
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Your itinerary for day 9 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Nice. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Nice, where you'll spend 2 nights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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

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

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Nice
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 53 min

  • Musée océanographique de Monaco
  • Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  • Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Princess Grace Japanese Garden
  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Monte Carlo
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On day 10 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Monaco. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Nice, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

Set aside time today to explore Monte Carlo, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

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

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

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Nice
  • Aix-en-Provence
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Drive 176 km, 2 hours 20 min

  • Musée Granet
  • Hôtel de Caumont
  • Fontaine de la Rotonde
  • forum des Cardeurs
  • Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence
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On day 11 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Aix-en-Provence are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Aix-en-Provence, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence.

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 12

Day 12

  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Grenoble
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Drive 323 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • Château de Lourmarin
  • Pont Julien
  • Le Sentier des Ocres
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 12 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Lourmarin, Apt, and Roussillon. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Grenoble, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Grenoble, 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 Grenoble. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Grenoble - Departure day
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  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame
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Day 13 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.

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.
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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.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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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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