5-Day France road trip Starting from Marseille to Nimes

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Marseille. You’ll stay in Marseille for 3 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 5-day vacation in France!

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 2 nights left in Marseille.

Today you'll explore the city of Marseille. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Calanques National Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,632 visitors.

Parc Borély is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Marseille. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,618 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This amazing attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Calanque de Port-Miou. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,728 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!

Day 3 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Arles and the city of Alès. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Arles is the amazing Château des Baux-de-Provence. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Carrières des Lumières. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors.

Arles Amphitheatre is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Arles. This well-known attraction, a spectacular roman amphitheatre, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 13,060 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Arles is another excellent way to spend your new day in France. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of France’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to France’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of France’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Train à vapeur des Cévennes in the city of Alès for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a train station and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,617 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Alès is the outstanding The Bamboo Cevennes. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,234 visitors, this park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Nimes.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L'Instant T, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Locals also recommend Gard O Wine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. Gard O Wine is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes is Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

After dinner, visit O’Flaherty’s, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Alternatively, La bonne mousse is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!

You’ll stay in Marseille for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Nimes today is Jardin de La Fontaine. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Haribo Candy Museum, an outstanding museum, in the city of Nimes. Around 17,011 travelers rated this attraction with 4 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nimes is Pont du Gard. This amazing attraction is an arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of France, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in France. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

This outstanding palace has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Marseille.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille, O'Bidul. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 461 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Le Panier Marseillais. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Marseille, The Champ De Mars. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 404 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like L'unic Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 341 customers.

Beer District Marseille is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 224 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!

Day 5 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 La Cantine de Nour d'Égypte before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Chez Marinette for your last chance at a meal in the city of Marseille. The Chez Marinette restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 423 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!