7-Day France Road Trip from Marseille traveling west to Lyon and Nimes

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 Palais Longchamp. This attraction is a water tower and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 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, Twist Avenue. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

Locals recommend Le Bouchon Provençal as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Marseille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Carry Nation. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

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

Locals also enjoy La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 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 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.

Parc Borély is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Marseille. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,618 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This amazing attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 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 La cigale vieux port. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Locals enjoy Trattoria Marco, 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 725 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Marseille, Bar Bu. 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 that locals recommend, like Bar Marengo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

La dame du mont is another of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

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

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.

This much-appreciated minor basilica and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating parc de la Tête d'Or. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Place Bellecour to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Place Bellecour is a square that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

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 4 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Nimes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Nimes. You will stay in Nimes for 2 nights. 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 Pont du Gard. This attraction is an arch bridge that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Haribo Candy Museum. With an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nimes is the outstanding Jardin de La Fontaine. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

The spectacular Musée de la Romanité is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,534 visitors. In addition, approximately 25,271 travelers visit this popular site annually.

You can make the most of your new day in Nimes by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Nimes, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Locals also 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 O’Flaherty’s, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks 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.

Alternatively, La bonne mousse is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

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

On day 5 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 1 night left in Nimes.

Today you'll explore the city of Carcassonne. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cité de Carcassonne. This incredible attraction is a fortress and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 visitors.

Basilique Saint Nazaire is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Carcassonne. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Carcassonne is Château Comtal. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 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 Nimes.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes, like Les Caves de Bernis. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 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!

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 Marseille. You’ll stay in Marseille 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 Roman Theatre of Arles. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,060 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Château des Baux-de-Provence to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Château des Baux-de-Provence is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

The lovely Carrières des Lumières is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 22,791 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 Marseille. Marseille 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 O'Bidul. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 461 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille is another top restaurant in Marseille we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Panier Marseillais is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Marseille, the fantastic The Champ De Mars. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 404 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful L'unic Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 341 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Beer District Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 224 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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 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.

Friche la Belle de Mai is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Marseille. This bar and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,400 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Marseille at La Cantine de Nour d'Égypte before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Chez Marinette for your last chance at a meal in the city of Marseille. The Chez Marinette restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 423 customers.

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