6-Day France Road Trip from Nimes to Lyon and Marseille

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

Nimes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Jardin de La Fontaine. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 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 Nimes, Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes is L'Instant T. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Nimes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nimes is O’Flaherty’s. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nimes is La bonne mousse. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 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 Nimes, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Nimes.

Today you'll explore the city of Nimes. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Pont du Gard. This incredible attraction is an arch bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,439 visitors.

Musée de la Romanité is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nimes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Musée de la Romanité attracts about 25,271 travelers annually.

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 Nimes.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes, like Gard O Wine. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

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

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nimes, L'Instant T. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Prolé. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Barberousse Nîmes is another of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 425 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 gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Lyon for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nimes is the amazing Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This attraction is a minor basilica that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Porte des Enfants du Rhône. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,967 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nimes is the outstanding parc de la Tête d'Or. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

The spectacular Place Bellecour is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

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

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 The Phantom of the Opera, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Black Forest Society. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Musée Miniature et Cinéma. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,540 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palais des Papes. This attraction is a palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 visitors. Around 616,210 people visit Palais des Papes every year.

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 O'Malley. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 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 La Caravelle. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Caravelle has an average rating 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 5 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Nimes 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 city of Nimes is the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Calanques National Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors.

Marseille Cathedral is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Nimes. This well-known attraction, a spectacular catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 12,714 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Nimes 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’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 Les Caves de Bernis, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After dinner, visit Gard O Wine, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Big Ben Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 295 customers.

Alternatively, Livestation DIY - Nîmes is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 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 Nimes 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.

Espeisses Woods is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nimes. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,395 visitors.

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

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