9-Day France road trip from Montpellier to Marseille, Avignon, and Lyon

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

Montpellier has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Arc de Triomphe. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,323 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 Montpellier, Coldrip food and coffee. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Montpellier is Empanadas Club. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,371 customers.

Locals recommend Le Petit Jardin as one of the best restaurants in the city of Montpellier. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,148 customers.

Montpellier also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Montpellier is Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Montpellier is The Shakespeare. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Locals also enjoy Restaurant Le Tapas - Montpellier. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in France!

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

Today you'll explore the city of Montpellier. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Jardin des plantes de Montpellier. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,446 visitors.

Comedy Square is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Montpellier. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,883 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Montpellier is esplanade Charles de Gaulle. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,915 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Sunset Beach. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,416 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Montpellier.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Montpellier, like Burger et Ratatouille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 597 customers.

Umami - La cinquième saveur is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Montpellier. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 412 customers.

Locals enjoy La Diligence, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Montpellier. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 527 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Montpellier, Espit Chupitos Montpellier. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Rebuffy. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

Broc Café Montpellier is another of the best bars in the city of Montpellier. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,165 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'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Arles and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Marseille. You will stay in Marseille for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Arles is the amazing Roman Theatre of Arles. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible roman amphitheatre, Arles Amphitheatre. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Arles is the outstanding Château des Baux-de-Provence. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

The spectacular Carrières des Lumières is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 22,791 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Alpilles Natural Regional Park. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,184 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Twist Avenue, one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Locals also recommend AM par Alexandre Mazzia as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. AM par Alexandre Mazzia is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Le Bouchon Provençal. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

After dinner, visit Carry Nation, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O'Malley. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

Alternatively, La Caravelle is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

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

On day 4 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 1 night 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 Centre Commercial Centre Bourse. This shopping mall and place of interest is rated an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 16,249 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Palais Longchamp. This water tower is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,768 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!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Marseille and embark on a scenic drive to Avignon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in 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 Marseille. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 9,053 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Marseille is the stunning Marseille Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable The Bamboo Cevennes. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,234 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Avenio. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 655 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant EAT, another of the best restaurants in Avignon. Restaurant EAT is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Vintage. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit O'Collins's Irish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Avignon, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'Explo. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. L'Explo has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Palais des Papes. This attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 616,210 people visit Palais des Papes every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Jardin des doms. This urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 visitors.

Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from over 17,658 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Cabrières-d'Avignon 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 could then travel to the amazing Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a minor basilica and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Place Bellecour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors, this square deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

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 still have 1 night left in Lyon.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Musée Miniature et Cinéma. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,540 visitors.

Lyon Cathedral is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is parc de la Tête d'Or. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 12,314 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic iFLY Lyon. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,468 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 Lyon.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon, like Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

Le Mirtillo is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lyon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Locals enjoy Betty's Bar, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lyon. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lyon, Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Dam's Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

The King Arthur is another of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 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 8 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 Montpellier. You’ll stay in Montpellier 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 Pont du Gard Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,292 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Pont du Gard. This arch bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,439 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Musée de la Romanité to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Musée de la Romanité is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Every year, around 25,271 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

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 Montpellier. Montpellier 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 La Bistrote. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 429 reviews.

The remarkable Pastis Restaurant is another top restaurant in Montpellier we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 350 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Leclere is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 303 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Montpellier, the fantastic Le Tord Boyaux. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Black Out. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 495 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le 1789 Restaurant - Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 432 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 9 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Montpellier 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.

Aqueduc Saint-Clément is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Montpellier. This aqueduct and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,224 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Montpellier at Balthazar café & restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 283 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Anga for your last chance at a meal in the city of Montpellier. The Anga restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 228 customers.

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