One-Week France Road Trip from Nice to Nimes, Carcassonne, and Cassis

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

Nice has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Albert I Garden. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,739 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 Nice, Chez Acchiardo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nice is Les Sens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Locals recommend Peixes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,157 customers.

Nice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nice is Wayne's Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,557 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nice is La Shounga. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,693 customers.

Locals also enjoy Les Distilleries Idéales. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in France!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nice, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Nice.

Today you'll explore the city of Nice. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Castle Hill. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,646 visitors.

Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nice. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,225 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nice is Mercantour National Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,215 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 Nice.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nice, like Le Frog. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,109 customers.

L'antica is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Nice. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Locals enjoy Comptoir du Marché, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Nice. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nice, Riviera & Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Shapko. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,073 customers.

Le Vingt4 is another of the best bars in the city of Nice. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 453 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 3 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 2 nights. 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 Château des Baux-de-Provence. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Carrières des Lumières. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 22,791 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 Musée départemental de l'Arles antique is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,817 visitors have left this archaeological museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 70,230 visits 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 L'Instant T. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 752 reviews.

The remarkable Gard O Wine is another top restaurant in Nimes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Livestation DIY - Nîmes is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nimes, the fantastic O’Flaherty’s. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La bonne mousse. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

On day 4 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 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.

Haribo Candy Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nimes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nimes is Jardin de La Fontaine. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Musée de la Romanité. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Each year, approximately 25,271 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Nimes.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,652 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!

Day 5 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 Carcassonne and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Carcassonne. You will stay in Carcassonne for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

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

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,201 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Carcassonne is the outstanding Cité de Carcassonne. This popular fortress and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

The spectacular Basilique Saint Nazaire is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating church and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,146 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Grotte de Limousis. This attraction is a popular show cave that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,361 visitors. Grotte de Limousis hosts around 15,000 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

You can make the most of your new day in Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

If you’re curious to see more of Montpellier, start your day with a visit to the amazing Arc de Triomphe. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,323 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jardin des plantes de Montpellier. This botanical garden and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,446 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular La Panacée to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular La Panacée is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,916 visitors.

The lovely esplanade Charles de Gaulle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 8,915 visitors have left this square average ratings of 4.3 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 Comedy Square. This attraction is a square rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 11,883 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Montpellier has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Cassis. Cassis 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 Twist Avenue. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 618 reviews.

The remarkable AM par Alexandre Mazzia is another top restaurant in Cassis we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Bouchon Provençal is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cassis, the fantastic Carry Nation. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful O'Malley. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La Caravelle. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Marseille and embark on a scenic drive to Nice, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Marseille and Monaco 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 Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Calanques National Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,632 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Marseille is the stunning Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Prince's Palace of Monaco. This attraction is a palace that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17,604 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Monte Carlo Casino. This architectural structure and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,883 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Princess Grace Japanese Garden. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,026 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Monaco, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Nice. When you arrive in Nice 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 La Langouste. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 606 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Cèdre, another of the best restaurants in Nice. Le Cèdre is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 454 customers.

After dinner, visit Barbacane Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nice, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 318 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tipsy bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Tipsy bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 289 customers.

Au Fût et à mesure is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 362 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 8 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nice 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.

Promenade du Paillon is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nice. This greenway and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,770 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Nice at Cumin & Cannelle before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 353 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bistrot Marin for your last chance at a meal in the city of Nice. The Bistrot Marin restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Bocal. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 253 customers.

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