3-Day France Road Trip Starting in Nice

Coast of Nice, France during golden sunset hour
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Description

Summary

Duration
3 days & 2 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
2 nights included
Car rental
3 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

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 Nice, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Nice. We'll help you experience the best 3 days in France you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Nice, 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 Albert I Garden and Promenade du Paillon.

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 Prince's Palace of Monaco to the breathtaking Monte Carlo Casino and Princess Grace Japanese Garden, 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 Nice, 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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Included

Hotel, 2 nights
Rental car, 3 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

View of Mediterranean luxury resort and bay with yachts. Nice, Cote d'Azur, France. Nice / 2 nights
Monaco - city in MonacoMonaco

Map

Attractions

Monte Carlo Casino, Monte-Carlo, MonacoMonte Carlo Casino
Old Monaco MuseumMusée océanographique de Monaco
Prince's Palace of Monaco
photo of Triton Fountain at Albert I Garden its ancient Greek statue and historical monument with Mediterranean house facades in Nice, France.Albert I Garden
Japanese-Princess Grace Garden, Larvotto, MonacoPrincess Grace Japanese Garden
photo of Promenade du Paillon at morning in Nice, France.Promenade du Paillon
Grimaldi ForumGrimaldi Forum

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travel details

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy
Travel dates

Include flights?

Yes
No

Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Nice - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Nice - arrival day

  • Nice - Arrival day
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  • Albert I Garden
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Nice. You’ll stay in Nice for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Nice has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Albert I Garden. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,739 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 Nice, Chez Acchiardo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nice is Les Sens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Locals recommend Peixes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,157 customers.

Nice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nice is Wayne's Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,557 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nice is La Shounga. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,693 customers.

Locals also enjoy Les Distilleries Idéales. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 3-day vacation in France!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Monaco and Nice

Day 2

Day 2 – Monaco and Nice

  • Monaco
  • Nice
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Drive 47 km, 1 hour 49 min

  • Musée océanographique de Monaco
  • Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Princess Grace Japanese Garden
  • Grimaldi Forum
  • More

You still have 1 night left in Nice.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Prince's Palace of Monaco. This incredible attraction is a palace and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17,604 visitors.

Monte Carlo Casino is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,883 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Princess Grace Japanese Garden. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,026 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Grimaldi Forum. This architectural structure and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,844 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 Nice.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nice, like Le Frog. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,109 customers.

L'antica is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Nice. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Locals enjoy Comptoir du Marché, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Nice. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nice, Riviera & Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Shapko. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,073 customers.

Le Vingt4 is another of the best bars in the city of Nice. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 453 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Nice - departure day

Day 3

Day 3 – Nice - departure day

  • Nice - Departure day
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  • Promenade du Paillon
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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 Nice 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.

Promenade du Paillon is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nice. This greenway and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,770 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Nice and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Nice at La Langouste before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 606 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Le Cèdre for your last chance at a meal in the city of Nice. The Le Cèdre restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 454 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Nice. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!

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