14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Toulouse to Carcassonne, Montpellier, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Marseille, Arles, and Nimes

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 14-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 3 nights in Toulouse, 1 night in Carcassonne, 1 night in Montpellier, 2 nights in Avignon, 1 night in Aix-en-Provence, 2 nights in Nice, 1 night in Marseille, 1 night in Arles, 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 Toulouse, 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 Toulouse, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Avignon, Uzès, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Monaco, Marseille, Arles, Nimes, and Albi, 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.

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Toulouse - Arrival day
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  • Square Charles de Gaulle
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Say hello to Toulouse! Your exciting road trip through France is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Toulouse for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Toulouse
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Drive 4 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Grand Rond
  • jardin Royal
  • Musée des Augustins
  • Pont-Neuf
  • Couvent des Jacobins
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You have 1 night left in Toulouse. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

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.

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.

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Toulouse
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 98 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
  • Musée de l'Ecole
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
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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 1 place, which are Carcassonne. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Carcassonne, where will spend 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Carcassonne'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 4

Day 4

  • Carcassonne
  • Montpellier
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Drive 154 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Arc de Triomphe
  • promenade of Peyrou
  • Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
  • Musée Fabre
  • esplanade Charles de Gaulle
  • Comedy Square
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On day 4 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Montpellier. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Montpellier, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

Montpellier 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 Montpellier.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Montpellier
  • Avignon
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Drive 97 km, 1 hour 48 min

  • Remparts d'Avignon
  • Muséum Requien
  • Palais des Papes
  • Jardin des doms
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Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Avignon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Avignon, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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.

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

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Avignon
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Drive 85 km, 1 hour 52 min

  • Pont du Gard
  • Pont du Gard Museum
  • La vallée de l'Eure à Uzès
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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 La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard and Uzès.

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.

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 7

Day 7

  • Avignon
  • Aix-en-Provence
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Drive 93 km, 1 hour 41 min

  • Promenade de la Torse
  • Musée Granet
  • Hôtel de Caumont
  • Fontaine de la Rotonde
  • place d'Albertas
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Your itinerary for day 7 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Aix-en-Provence. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Aix-en-Provence, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Nice
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Drive 184 km, 2 hours 45 min

  • Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
  • Marc Chagall National Museum
  • Castle Hill
  • Promenade du Paillon
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On day 8 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Nice are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Nice, where you will stay 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 9

Day 9

  • Nice
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Drive 45 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • Princess Grace Japanese Garden
  • Jardins de la Petite Afrique
  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Musée océanographique de Monaco
  • Monte Carlo
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Greet day 9 of your road trip in France with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Nice, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Monaco.

One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Monte Carlo. Allow yourself some time to explore this neighborhood and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

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

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.

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

  • Nice
  • Marseille
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Drive 206 km, 3 hours 4 min

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
  • Cathédrale La Major
  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Old Port of Marseille
  • Les Petits Trains de Marseille
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Marseille. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Marseille, where will spend 1 night.

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.

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

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

  • Marseille
  • Arles
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Drive 143 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • Camargue Regional Natural Park
  • Obélisque d'Arles
  • Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church
  • Roman Theatre of Arles
  • Arles Amphitheatre
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On day 11 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Arles. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Arles, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Arles'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 12

Day 12

  • Arles
  • Nîmes
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Drive 35 km, 1 hour 2 min

  • temple of Diana
  • Jardin de La Fontaine
  • Museum Romanité
  • Musée des beaux-arts de Nîmes
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Nimes. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Nimes, 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 Nimes. Nimes offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Nimes 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 Nimes.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Nîmes
  • Toulouse
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Drive 361 km, 4 hours 35 min

  • Pont Vieux
  • Berbie Palace
  • Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Collégiale Saint-Salvy
  • Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Albi. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Toulouse, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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 14

Day 14

  • Toulouse - Departure day
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  • Basilica of St. Sernin
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Day 14 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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