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

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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 Perpignan, 1 night in Carcassonne, 2 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Montpellier, 2 nights in Avignon, 1 night in Aix-en-Provence, and 3 nights in Marseille. 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 Perpignan, 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 Perpignan, Carcassonne, Toulouse, Montpellier, Aigues-Mortes, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Avignon, Roussillon, Goult, Apt, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, and Arles, 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

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

Perpignan 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 Perpignan. 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 Perpignan, 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

  • Perpignan
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Drive 1 km, 17 min

  • Musée Hyacinthe-Rigaud
  • Le Castillet
  • Perpignan Cathedral
  • Campo Santo
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You have 1 night left in Perpignan. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

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

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

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Perpignan
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 118 km, 1 hour 50 min

  • Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
  • Portail des Jacobins
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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. Carcassonne are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Carcassonne, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Carcassonne
  • Toulouse
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Drive 94 km, 1 hour 45 min

  • Muséum de Toulouse
  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Grand Rond
  • Saint Stephen's Cathredal
  • Square Charles de Gaulle
  • Basilica of St. Sernin
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Your itinerary for day 4 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Toulouse. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Toulouse, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Toulouse
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Drive 5 km, 1 hour 10 min

  • Les Abattoirs
  • pont Saint-Pierre de Toulouse
  • Place Saint-Pierre
  • Couvent des Jacobins
  • Pont-Neuf
  • Musée des Augustins
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Day 5 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Perpignan. You’ll stay in Toulouse 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 day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Toulouse's best restaurants.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Toulouse
  • Montpellier
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Drive 245 km, 3 hours 2 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 6 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 2 nights.

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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Montpellier'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 7

Day 7

  • Montpellier
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Drive 126 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • Aigues mortes
  • Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes
  • Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau
  • Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer -
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On day 7 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Aigues-Mortes, Pont de Gau, and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Montpellier, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Montpellier'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 8

Day 8

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

  • Remparts d'Avignon
  • Palais des Papes
  • Jardin des doms
  • Musée du Petit Palais
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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 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.

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 9

Day 9

  • Avignon
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Drive 111 km, 2 hours 34 min

  • Le Sentier des Ocres
  • Moulin de Jérusalem
  • Sénanque Abbey
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On day 9 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 Roussillon, Goult, and Apt.

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

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 10

Day 10

  • Avignon
  • Aix-en-Provence
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Drive 90 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Musée Granet
  • Hôtel de Caumont
  • Fontaine de la Rotonde
  • Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence
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Dive into day 10 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Aix-en-Provence. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Aix-en-Provence, where you'll spend 1 night.

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.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Aix-en-Provence. 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 11

Day 11

  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Marseille
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Drive 40 km, 1 hour 24 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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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. Marseille are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Marseille, where you will stay for 3 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Marseille. Marseille 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 Marseille. 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 12

Day 12

  • Marseille
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Drive 35 km, 1 hour 50 min

  • Plage Sauvage de Morgiou
  • Calanques National Park
  • Palais Longchamp
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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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Marseille'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 13

Day 13

  • Marseille
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Drive 186 km, 2 hours 37 min

  • Museum of ancient Arles and Provence
  • L'espace Van Gogh
  • Roman Theatre of Arles
  • Arles Amphitheatre
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On day 13 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Marseille, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Marseille, there’s no need to rush. Experience Arles to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Marseille
  • Perpignan
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Drive 362 km, 4 hours 24 min

  • SCA des Grands Vins de Pazac
  • Pont du Gard Museum
  • Pont du Gard
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Pazac and La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Perpignan, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Perpignan, 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 Perpignan'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 15

Day 15

  • Perpignan - Departure day
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  • Escala monumental
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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.

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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