13-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Grenoble traveling south to Avignon, Marseille, Nice, Montpellier, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, and Nimes

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 13-day road trip through France. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Grenoble, 1 night in Avignon, 1 night in Marseille, 2 nights in Nice, 1 night in Montpellier, 1 night in Toulouse, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in Carcassonne, and 1 night in Nimes. 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. Cité De Carcassonne 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, Avignon, Marseille, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Arles, Montpellier, Béziers, Narbonne, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lormont, Arcachon, Carcassonne, Nimes, and Sagriès, 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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  • Parc Paul Mistral
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Welcome to Grenoble, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 1 night discovering what to see in Grenoble before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

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
  • Avignon
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Drive 268 km, 4 hours 37 min

  • Grenoble Archaeological Museum
  • Bastille
  • Jardin des Dauphins
  • Museum of the French Revolution - Domaine de Vizille
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 2 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Grenoble. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Avignon, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Avignon, 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 Avignon. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Avignon
  • Marseille
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Drive 135 km, 2 hours 51 min

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
  • Parc Borély
  • Calanques National Park
  • Palais Longchamp
  • Centre Commercial Centre Bourse
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On day 3 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Marseille are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Marseille, where you will stay 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.

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Marseille
  • Nice
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Drive 214 km, 3 hours 8 min

  • Les Petits Trains de Marseille
  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Cathédrale La Major
  • Vieux Port de Cannes
  • Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes
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On day 4 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Marseille and Cannes. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Nice, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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

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

Say good night to Nice and look forward to another great day of your road trip in France!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Nice
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Drive 49 km, 2 hours 12 min

  • Musée océanographique de Monaco
  • Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Jardin Albert 1er
  • Castle Hill
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Wake up to day 5 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Monaco and Nice. With 1 night to stay in Nice, 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 Nice and your accommodation.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Nice
  • Montpellier
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Drive 339 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Museum of ancient Arles and Provence
  • Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles
  • Arles Amphitheatre
  • Jardin d'été
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Dive into day 6 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Arles. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Montpellier, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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 Montpellier, 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 7

Day 7

  • Montpellier
  • Toulouse
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Drive 292 km, 3 hours 54 min

  • Les 9 Écluses de Fonseranes
  • Cathédrale Saint-Just et Saint-Pasteur
  • Réserve Africaine de Sigean
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Your itinerary for day 7 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Béziers and Narbonne. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Toulouse, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Toulouse 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 Toulouse.

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 8

Day 8

  • Toulouse
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 244 km, 2 hours 50 min

  • miroir d'eau
  • place de la Bourse
  • place du Parlement
  • Porte Cailhau
  • Bordeaux Cathedral
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Bordeaux. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bordeaux, where will spend 2 nights.

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

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

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 149 km, 2 hours 45 min

  • Cité du Vin
  • Base sous-marine
  • jardin public
  • Monument aux Girondins
  • Dune of Pilat
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Day 9 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Grenoble. You’ll stay in Bordeaux 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.

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

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Bordeaux
  • Toulouse
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 342 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
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On day 10 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Toulouse and Carcassonne are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Carcassonne, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

At the end of the day, you will drive to Carcassonne, 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 Carcassonne. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Carcassonne
  • Montpellier
  • Nîmes
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Drive 209 km, 3 hours 4 min

  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Comedy Square
  • esplanade Charles de Gaulle
  • Jardin de La Fontaine
  • Museum Romanité
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On day 11 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Montpellier and Nimes. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Nimes, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Nîmes
  • Avignon
  • Grenoble
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Drive 287 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Haribo Candy Museum
  • Pont du Gard
  • Pont d'Avignon
  • Palais des Papes
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Sagriès, La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, and Avignon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Grenoble, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Grenoble - Departure day
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  • Fontaine du Lion
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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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