6-Day France Road Trip from Nimes traveling east to Lyon, Valence, 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 2 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, L'Instant T. The restaurant 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 is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 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 Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Locals also enjoy La bonne mousse. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 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 Lyon. You’ll stay in Lyon 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 Musée de la Romanité. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Each year, around 25,271 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Espeisses Woods. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,395 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Haribo Candy Museum to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Haribo Candy Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors.

The lovely Pont du Gard is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 29,439 visitors have left this arch bridge average ratings of 4.6 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 Lyon. Lyon 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 Bouchon Tupin. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 969 reviews.

The remarkable L'Institut Restaurant is another top restaurant in Lyon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Flair Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lyon, the fantastic L Bar food & drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Phantom of the Opera. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Black Forest Society. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 3 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Valence for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible catholic cathedral, Lyon Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular minor basilica and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

The spectacular parc de la Tête d'Or is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 12,314 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 Valence, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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 Valence 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 Valence and 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 Valence. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc Jouvet. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,363 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Fontaine monumentale. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 810 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Valence is the stunning Musée de Valence, art et archéologie. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 625 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Marseille and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Marseille has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palais Longchamp. This attraction is a water tower that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,768 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Calanques National Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,632 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Parc Borély. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,618 visitors.

The lovely Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 36,436 visitors have left this church building an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Les Petits Trains de Marseille is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Marseille. This point of interest is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 9,053 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Marseille, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Marseille. When you arrive in Marseille you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

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!

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 Arles. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nimes. You’ll stay in Nimes for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Arles’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Arles, start your day with a visit to the amazing Alpilles Natural Regional Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,184 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Château des Baux-de-Provence. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,346 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Carrières des Lumières to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Carrières des Lumières is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors.

The lovely Arles Amphitheatre is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,060 visitors have left this roman amphitheatre average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. This attraction is an archaeological museum rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,817 reviews. Around 70,230 people come to see this attraction every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Arles has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nimes. Nimes 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 Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 139 reviews.

The remarkable Les Caves de Bernis is another top restaurant in Nimes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nimes, the fantastic L'Instant T. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Prolé. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Barberousse Nîmes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 425 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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 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.

Auguste gate is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nimes. This city gate and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,056 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!