6-Day France road trip from Grenoble to Marseille and Avignon

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Grenoble. You’ll stay in Grenoble for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Grenoble has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Parc Paul Mistral. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,848 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 Grenoble, Restaurant La Petite Idée. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble is La Ferme à Dédé. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers.

Locals recommend La Cuisine des Tontons as one of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 785 customers.

Grenoble also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Grenoble is L'Ardoise. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,127 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Grenoble is Bar Au RENCARD. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 555 customers.

Locals also enjoy Le Cartel Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 277 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in France!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Grenoble, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Grenoble.

Today you'll explore the city of Grenoble. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Museum of the French Revolution - Domaine de Vizille. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,504 visitors.

Fort de La Bastille is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Grenoble. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,303 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Grenoble is Jardin des Dauphins. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,062 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Parc de Fiancey. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,288 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic The Chartreuse Mountains. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,210 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 Grenoble.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble, like Cedar Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Grenoble. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 776 customers.

Locals enjoy OWASABI, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Grenoble. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Grenoble, Pub des copains. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 177 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like DAISY bar&coffee. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 100 customers.

Les copains d'abord is another of the best bars in the city of Grenoble. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Grenoble and embark on a scenic drive to Marseille, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Grenoble before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Grenoble. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 17,658 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Palais des Papes. This attraction, a beloved palace, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 visitors. Palais des Papes welcomes around 616,210 yearly visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This church building and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Twist Avenue. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 618 customers.

Locals also recommend AM par Alexandre Mazzia, another of the best restaurants in Marseille. AM par Alexandre Mazzia is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Bouchon Provençal. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Carry Nation to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Marseille, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O'Malley. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. O'Malley has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

La Caravelle is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in France, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Marseille and the city of Arles. You’ll stay in Avignon for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Marseille today is Marseille Cathedral. This excellent attraction is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Calanques National Park, an outstanding park, in the city of Marseille. Around 19,632 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Palais Longchamp. This amazing attraction is a water tower and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 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 Château des Baux-de-Provence for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Arles. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

This outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon, Avenio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant EAT as one of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon. Restaurant EAT is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon is Le Vintage. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Avignon, O'Collins's Irish Pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like L'Explo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Avignon. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Nimes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Grenoble. You’ll stay in Grenoble for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Nimes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nimes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Pont du Gard Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,292 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Pont du Gard. This arch bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,439 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Jardin de La Fontaine to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Jardin de La Fontaine is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

The lovely Espeisses Woods is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,395 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nimes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Grenoble. Grenoble offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 676 reviews.

The remarkable Ciao a Te is another top restaurant in Grenoble we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Katmandou - Les Saveurs de l'Himalaya is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 489 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Grenoble, the fantastic Loco Mosquito. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 6 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Grenoble 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.

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

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