7-Day France road trip from Grenoble to Lyon and Nimes

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 7-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 Fort de La Bastille. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,303 visitors.

Grenoble Archaeological Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Grenoble. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 952 visitors. Grenoble Archaeological Museum attracts about 34,912 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Grenoble is Musée de Grenoble. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,100 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Jardin des Dauphins. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,062 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.

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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!

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!

This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 12,314 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, parc de la Tête d'Or. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 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 Lyon Cathedral is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating catholic cathedral and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Place Bellecour. This attraction is a popular square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors.

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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 Bouchon Tupin, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Institut Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. L'Institut Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 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!

You’ll stay in Nimes for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Palais des Papes. This excellent attraction is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors. Each year, Palais des Papes attracts over 616,210 local and international travelers.

Around 17,658 travelers rated this attraction with 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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. 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 Pont du Gard for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Nimes. This popular attraction is an arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

This outstanding museum has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes, L'Instant T. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Locals recommend Gard O Wine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. Gard O Wine is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Nimes, O’Flaherty’s. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

La bonne mousse is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

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

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Nimes, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

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When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Nimes.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Les Caves de Bernis. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

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

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Nimes, we recommend the cocktails at Le Prolé. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nimes is Barberousse Nîmes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 425 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Nimes!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 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 Grenoble. You’ll stay in Grenoble 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 Jardin d'été. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,025 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Roman Theatre of Arles. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,900 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Arles Amphitheatre to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Arles Amphitheatre is a roman amphitheatre that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

The lovely Château des Baux-de-Provence is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,346 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.5 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 Carrières des Lumières. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 22,791 reviews.

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 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 7 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!