3-Day France Road Trip Starting in Marseille
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 3-day road trip through France.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in France. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Marseille, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Marseille and Nimes. We'll help you experience the best 3 days in France you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Marseille, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in France, including the stunning Palais Longchamp and Friche la Belle de Mai.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in France. From the magnificent Pont du Gard Museum to the breathtaking Pont du Gard and Haribo Candy Museum, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Marseille and Nimes, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in France.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in France. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through France.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in France.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything France has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of France. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 2 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 2 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in France extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in France today!
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Destinations
Marseille / 2 nights
NîmesMap
Attractions
Pont du Gard
Jardin de La Fontaine
Haribo Candy Museum
Palais LongchampFlightsYesNo
Travel details
Flights
CarYesNo
Car
Small car
Medium car
Premium car
Hotels
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Day 1 – Marseille - arrival day
Day 1 – Marseille - arrival day
- Marseille - Arrival day
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- Friche la Belle de Mai
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Marseille. You’ll stay in Marseille for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Marseille has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Friche la Belle de Mai. This attraction is a bar and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,400 visitors.
When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.
When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille, Twist Avenue. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.
Locals recommend Le Bouchon Provençal as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.
Marseille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Carry Nation. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Marseille is O'Malley. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.
Locals also enjoy La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 3-day vacation in France!
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Day 2 – Nimes and Marseille
Day 2 – Nimes and Marseille
- Nîmes
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Drive 290 km, 3 hours 59 min
- Pont du Gard Museum
- Pont du Gard
- Haribo Candy Museum
- Jardin de La Fontaine
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On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Marseille, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Marseille.
Today you'll explore the city of Nimes. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Pont du Gard Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,292 visitors.
Pont du Gard is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nimes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nimes is Haribo Candy Museum. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Jardin de La Fontaine. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.
To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Marseille.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille, like La cigale vieux port. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.
Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.
Locals enjoy Trattoria Marco, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Marseille. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 725 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, Bar Bu. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bar Marengo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.
La dame du mont is another of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!
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Day 3 – Marseille - departure day
Day 3 – Marseille - departure day
- Marseille - Departure day
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- Palais Longchamp
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Day 3 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Marseille before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.
Palais Longchamp is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Marseille. This water tower and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Marseille and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Marseille at O'Bidul before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 461 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille for your last chance at a meal in the city of Marseille. The Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Panier Marseillais. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Marseille. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!
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