6-Day France road trip from Marseille to Montpellier and Carcassonne

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, L'Épuisette. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Twist Avenue. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Locals recommend AM par Alexandre Mazzia as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

Marseille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Les 3 Frères. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Bistrot l’Horloge. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

Locals also enjoy O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,572 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 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.

Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Marseille. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Marseille Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 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.

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 Coogee. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 533 customers.

Le Bouchon Provençal is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Locals enjoy Chez Roger, 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 1,502 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, O'Malley. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Le Café de la Banque is another of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,223 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 Marseille and embark on a scenic drive to Montpellier, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Marseille 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 Marseille. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Palais des Papes. This attraction is a palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 visitors. Over 616,210 people visit Palais des Papes annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 17,658 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Pont du Gard. This attraction is an arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,439 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Coldrip food and coffee. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 644 customers.

Locals also recommend Empanadas Club, another of the best restaurants in Montpellier. Empanadas Club is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,371 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Petit Jardin. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,148 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Montpellier, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Les Enfants Rouges. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Les Enfants Rouges has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers.

O'Carolans Irish Pub 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 1,118 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 Montpellier and the city of Gruissan. You’ll stay in Carcassonne for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Montpellier today is Arc de Triomphe. This excellent attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,323 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing esplanade Charles de Gaulle, an outstanding square, in the city of Montpellier. Around 8,915 travelers rated this attraction with 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Montpellier is Comedy Square. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,883 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 Le Salin de l'île Saint-Martin de Gruissan for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Gruissan. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,758 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne, Restaurant La Marquière. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

Locals recommend Brasserie a 4 Temps as one of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne. Brasserie a 4 Temps is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,551 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne is Adélaïde. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,584 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Carcassonne, Comte Roger. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Celt. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

La Métairie is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Carcassonne. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Carcassonne and the city of Arles. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town of Carcassonne is the amazing Château Comtal. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Basilique Saint Nazaire is another popular attraction you can explore in the town of Carcassonne. This well-known attraction, a spectacular church, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 4,146 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Carcassonne 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 Arles Amphitheatre in the city of Arles for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a roman amphitheatre and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Nul Part Ailleurs, one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,400 customers.

Locals also recommend Paulette - Restaurant Vieux Port as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. Paulette - Restaurant Vieux Port is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is La cigale vieux port. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Bu, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Marseille. 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 like Friche la Belle de Mai. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,400 customers.

Alternatively, The Queen Victoria is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,995 customers.

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

Day 6 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’ll then say farewell to Marseille. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!