Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Grenoble traveling south to Valence, Avignon, Nice, Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Albi, and Nimes

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Explore the best of France on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Grenoble, Meylan, Valence, Largentière, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Monaco, Marseille, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Montpellier, Toulouse, Blagnac, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Lormont, Montauban, Albi, Carcassonne, Nimes, and Sagriès.

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 Valence, 1 night in Avignon, 1 night in Nice, 3 nights in Marseille, 1 night in Montpellier, 1 night in Toulouse, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in Albi, 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, Meylan, Valence, Largentière, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Monaco, Marseille, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Montpellier, Toulouse, Blagnac, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Lormont, Montauban, Albi, 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.

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Grenoble - Arrival day
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  • Parc Paul Mistral
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Say hello to Grenoble! 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 Grenoble for 1 night before you continue your adventure!

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.

Find your way to your hotel in Grenoble. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in France. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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 15-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Grenoble
  • Valence
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Drive 188 km, 4 hours 3 min

  • Museum of Grenoble
  • Jardin des Dauphins
  • Bastille
  • Park Bachais
  • Passerelle himalayenne de l'Ébron
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On day 2 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Grenoble, Meylan, and Le Villarnet. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Valence, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Valence, 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 Valence. 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 3

Day 3

  • Valence
  • Avignon
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Drive 198 km, 3 hours 21 min

  • Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche
  • Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche
  • Aven d'Orgnac
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Largentière. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Avignon, 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 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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Avignon
  • Nice
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 17 min

  • Palais des Papes
  • Pont d'Avignon
  • Fontaine de la Rotonde
  • Hôtel de Caumont
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On day 4 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Avignon and Aix-en-Provence are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Nice, where you will stay for 1 night.

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.

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.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Nice
  • Marseille
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Drive 247 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Musée océanographique de Monaco
  • Monte Carlo Casino
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Monaco. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Marseille, where you'll spend 3 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.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Marseille
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Drive 38 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Calanques National Park
  • Parc Borély
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
  • Palais Longchamp
  • Cours Julien
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You’ll stay in Marseille for 2 nights.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Marseille
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Drive 3 km, 53 min

  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Old Port of Marseille
  • Les Petits Trains de Marseille
  • Cathédrale La Major
  • Le Panier
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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 Marseille's best restaurants.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Marseille
  • Montpellier
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Drive 195 km, 3 hours 19 min

  • Alpilles Natural Regional Park
  • Château des Baux-de-Provence
  • Carrières des Lumières
  • Roman Theatre of Arles
  • Arles Amphitheatre
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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 2 places, which are Arles and Les Baux-de-Provence. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Montpellier, where will spend 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 and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in France!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Montpellier
  • Toulouse
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Drive 248 km, 2 hours 58 min

  • Montpellier Cathedral
  • Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Comedy Square
  • esplanade Charles de Gaulle
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On day 9 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 Toulouse, where you’ll be staying for 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.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Toulouse'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 10

Day 10

  • Toulouse
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 266 km, 3 hours 21 min

  • Couvent des Jacobins
  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Musée Aeroscopia
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Dive into day 10 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Toulouse and Blagnac. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Bordeaux, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 149 km, 2 hours 50 min

  • Dune of Pilat
  • The big bell of Bordeaux
  • Bordeaux Cathedral
  • Cité du Vin
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine
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Day 11 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.

Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bordeaux
  • Albi
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Drive 295 km, 3 hours 50 min

  • jardin public
  • Monument aux Girondins
  • place de la Bourse
  • miroir d'eau
  • place Nationale
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On day 12 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Bordeaux and Montauban are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Albi, where you will stay for 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 Bordeaux.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Albi. Albi 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 Albi. 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 13

Day 13

  • Albi
  • Nîmes
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Drive 366 km, 3 hours 52 min

  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
  • Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
  • Cité de Carcassonne
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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 Carcassonne. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Nimes, where you'll spend 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 dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Nimes, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Nîmes
  • Grenoble
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Drive 268 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Museum Romanité
  • Jardin de La Fontaine
  • Haribo Candy Museum
  • Pont du Gard
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 14 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Nimes, Sagriès, and La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. 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.

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

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Grenoble - Departure day
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  • Fontaine du Lion
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Day 15 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.

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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