5-Day France Road Trip from Toulon to Marseille, Lyon, Nimes & Carcassonne

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5 days & 4 nights
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4 nights included
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5 days included
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-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 Toulon, 1 night in Lyon, and 1 night in Nimes, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Toulon, Marseille, Lyon, Nimes, and Carcassonne.

We'll help you experience the best 5 days in France you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Toulon, 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 Stade Mayol and Téléphérique du Mont Faron.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 2-star Grand Hotel De La Gare. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Musée National de la Marine in the city of Toulon. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Mémorial du Débarquement de Provence and Jardin Alexandre 1er.

From the spectacular La Tour Royale in the city of Toulon to the unforgettable Calanques National Park in the city of Marseille, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through 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.

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 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 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. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. 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, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Toulon - city in FranceToulon
The City of Lyon in the daytime.Lyon
Photo of Nimes Arena aerial panoramic view. Nimes is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France.Nîmes
Carcassonne - city in FranceCarcassonne

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Attractions

Photo of scenic view of Carcassone medieval city in France against summer sky.Cité de Carcassonne
Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon 6e Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Departemental constituency of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, FranceParc de la Tête d'Or
Photo of Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde in Marseille, a port city in southern France.Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille)
Pont du GardPont du Gard
Aerial view of The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Lyon city.The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon.Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Parc national des Calanques, Les Baumettes, 9th Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceCalanques National Park
photo of the equestrian monument of King Louis XIV in Place Bellecour at morning in Lyon, France.Place Bellecour
Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, La Joliette, 2nd Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceMucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
Saint Jean Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste) in Lyon, France, EuropeLyon Cathedral
Stade Mayol, R-35280, R-8654, R-2202162Stade Mayol
Mont Faron cableway
Musée national de la Marine de ToulonNational Maritime Museum
Mémorial du Débarquement de Provence
Jardin Alexandre 1erJardin Alexandre Ier
La Tour Royale

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Day 1 - Toulon - Arrival Day

Day 1

Day 1 - Toulon - Arrival Day

  • Toulon - Arrival Day
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Your amazing road trip adventure in France begins when you reach the incredible city of Toulon. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Toulon is the Holiday Inn Toulon-City Centre. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 435 guests.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Best Western La Corniche. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 255 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Toulon is the Grand Hotel De La Gare. This 2-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 244 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Toulon, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Toulon has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulon, Les Têtes d'Ail. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Toulon is Ô Bistrot Des Artistes. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 626 customers.

Locals recommend Ma'a Tahiti as one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 560 customers.

Toulon also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Toulon is Street Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 845 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Toulon is TEMPLE BEER. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 345 customers.

Locals also enjoy Old Coucou. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 642 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in France!

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Day 2 - Marseille and Lyon

Day 2

Day 2 - Marseille and Lyon

  • Marseille
  • Lyon
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  • Calanques National Park
  • Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille)
  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Les Petits Trains de Marseille
  • Palais Longchamp
  • Parc Borély
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Day 2 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Parc national des Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Marseille is the amazing Parc national des Calanques. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,489 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. This church building has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 30,189 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Marseille is the outstanding Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,253 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Lyon, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Lyon is the 3-star MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,341 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Hotel Lyon Metropole is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Lyon. This hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,855 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Ibis Lyon Gare La Part Dieu. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 948 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L Bar food & drink, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Locals also recommend Bouchon Tupin as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. Bouchon Tupin is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is L'Institut Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

After dinner, visit L Bar food & drink, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Phantom of the Opera. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Alternatively, Black Forest Society is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

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

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Day 3 - Metropolis of Lyon and Nimes

Day 3

Day 3 - Metropolis of Lyon and Nimes

  • Nîmes
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  • Place Bellecour
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Palais des Papes
  • Arles Amphitheatre
  • Le Sentier des Ocres
  • More

Day 3 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Place Bellecour, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Metropolis of Lyon is the amazing Place Bellecour. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,324 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,879 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Metropolis of Lyon is the outstanding La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière. This minor basilica has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 24,815 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Nimes, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Nimes is the 3-star B&B Hotel Nimes Ville Active. This hotel has an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars by 863 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Htel & Spa Vatel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Nimes. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 675 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Adagio Access Nimes. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars by 526 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Instant T as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. L'Instant T is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes is Gard O Wine. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 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!

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Day 4 - Nîmes, Carcassonne, and Toulon

Day 4

Day 4 - Nîmes, Carcassonne, and Toulon

  • Carcassonne
  • Toulon
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  • Pont du Gard
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Place Bellecour
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Day 4 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Nîmes is the amazing Pont du Gard. This attraction is an arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,873 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Cité de Carcassonne in the city of Carcassonne for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a fortress and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 65,570 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Toulon is the 3-star hotel Best Western La Corniche. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 255 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Holiday Inn Toulon-City Centre is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Toulon. This hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 435 guests. This 2-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 244 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Les Tables de la Fontaine, one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

Locals also recommend Au Petit Marché as one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulon. Au Petit Marché is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 346 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Toulon is Le Resto des Artistes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 339 customers.

After dinner, visit The Dry Dock, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Toulon. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 370 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Twiggy cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 261 customers.

Alternatively, Le Corsaire PUB is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Toulon. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 254 customers.

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

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Day 5 - Toulon - Departure Day

Day 5

Day 5 - Toulon - Departure Day

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Day 5 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Toulon 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.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Toulon before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to France and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in France!

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