Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Montpellier to Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Marseille, Carcassonne, and Toulouse

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-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 Montpellier, 2 nights in Avignon, 2 nights in Aix-en-Provence, 2 nights in Nice, 2 nights in Marseille, 2 nights in Carcassonne, and 1 night in Toulouse. 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 Montpellier, 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 Montpellier, Avignon, Uzès, Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille, Nice, Monaco, Carcassonne, Toulouse, 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

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

Montpellier 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 Montpellier. 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 Montpellier, 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

  • Montpellier
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Drive 12 km, 51 min

  • Planet Ocean World
  • Musée Fabre
  • Montpellier Cathedral
  • Jardin des plantes de Montpellier
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You have 1 night left in Montpellier. 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.

Bring home unique finds from Montpellier's bustling shopping hub, Polygone Montpellier. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of unique stores where locals shop. Don’t forget to browse souvenirs and local specialties that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Beyond shopping, Polygone Montpellier offers plenty of options, including a cinema, restaurants, primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

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

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 3

Day 3

  • Montpellier
  • Avignon
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Drive 97 km, 1 hour 46 min

  • Remparts d'Avignon
  • Collection Lambert Avignon
  • Palais des Papes
  • Jardin des doms
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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 Avignon. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Avignon, where will spend 2 nights.

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

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.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Avignon
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Drive 92 km, 2 hours 34 min

  • Pont du Gard
  • Pont du Gard Museum
  • La vallée de l'Eure à Uzès
  • Domaine Saint Firmin
  • Museum 1900
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Greet day 4 of your road trip in France with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Avignon, 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 La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, Uzès, and Fonteze.

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 5

Day 5

  • Avignon
  • Aix-en-Provence
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Drive 89 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Fontaine de la Rotonde
  • Hôtel de Caumont
  • Musée Granet
  • place d'Albertas
  • Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence
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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 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 2 nights.

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.

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 6

Day 6

  • Aix-en-Provence
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Drive 129 km, 2 hours 43 min

  • Calanque de Port-Miou
  • Route des crêtes
  • Calanques National Park
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Wake up to day 6 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Cassis and Marseille. With 1 night to stay in Aix-en-Provence, 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 Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence, 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 7

Day 7

  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Nice
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Drive 182 km, 2 hours 47 min

  • Castle Hill
  • Promenade du Paillon
  • Fontaine du Soleil
  • place Masséna
  • Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
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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. Nice are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Nice, where you will stay for 2 nights.

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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Nice
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Drive 42 km, 1 hour 48 min

  • Jardin Exotique de Monaco
  • Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  • Musée océanographique de Monaco
  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Monte Carlo
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On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nice, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Nice
  • Marseille
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Drive 208 km, 2 hours 44 min

  • 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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Dive into day 9 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.

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

  • Marseille
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Drive 14 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Parc Émile Duclaux
  • Abbaye Saint-Victor
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
  • Palais Longchamp
  • Friche la Belle de Mai
  • Cours Julien
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Day 10 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Montpellier. You’ll stay in Marseille 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.

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

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Marseille
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 313 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Carcassonne
  • Portail des Jacobins
  • Saint Michael of Carcassonne
  • Église Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne
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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 Carcassonne. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Carcassonne, 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 Carcassonne. Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Carcassonne
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Drive 5 km, 30 min

  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
  • Porte Narbonnaise
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Musée de l'Ecole
  • Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
  • Saint-Gimer Church
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You’ll stay in Carcassonne 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.

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Carcassonne
  • Toulouse
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Drive 95 km, 1 hour 52 min

  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Muséum de Toulouse
  • Pont-Neuf
  • Couvent des Jacobins
  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Square Charles de Gaulle
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 13 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Toulouse. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Toulouse, where will 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.

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Toulouse
  • Montpellier
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Drive 309 km, 3 hours 54 min

  • Parc Rochegude
  • Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi
  • Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Berbie Palace
  • Pont Vieux
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Your itinerary for day 14 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 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.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Montpellier. 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 15

Day 15

  • Montpellier - Departure day
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  • Arc de Triomphe
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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.

Browse through boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces to take home.

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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