9-Day France road trip from Nimes to Lyon, Grenoble, Marseille, and Carcassonne

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 Auguste gate. This attraction is a city gate and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,056 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 9-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 2 nights. 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 Jardin de La Fontaine. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,878 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!

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 Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This incredible attraction is a minor basilica and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 visitors.

Fresque des Lyonnais is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,927 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,967 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding parc de la Tête d'Or. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 12,314 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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Lyon and embark on a scenic drive to Grenoble, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Lyon 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 Lyon. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Lyon Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Lyon is the stunning Musée Miniature et Cinéma. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,540 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated must-see tourist destination in Lyon. The popular iFLY Lyon is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Fort de La Bastille. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,303 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant La Petite Idée. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 804 customers.

Locals also recommend La Ferme à Dédé, another of the best restaurants in Grenoble. La Ferme à Dédé is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at La Cuisine des Tontons. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 785 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L'Ardoise to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Grenoble, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,127 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Au RENCARD. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bar Au RENCARD has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 555 customers.

Le Cartel Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 277 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!

You’ll stay in Marseille for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This excellent attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

Around 36,931 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Palais des Papes's popularity, more than 616,210 people stop by Palais des Papes to explore it.

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 Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Marseille. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

This outstanding shopping mall has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 16,249 travelers.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Marseille, Carry Nation. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like O'Malley. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

La Caravelle is a popular bar 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.

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

On day 6 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 Marseille Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 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!

Day 7 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 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 Arles is the amazing L'espace Van Gogh. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,003 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Jardin d'été. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,025 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Arles is the outstanding Roman Theatre of Arles. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors.

The spectacular Arles Amphitheatre is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating roman amphitheatre and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,060 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 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!

Day 8 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Carcassonne and the city of Narbonne. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Carcassonne is the amazing Basilique Saint Nazaire. This attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Château Comtal is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Carcassonne. This well-known attraction, a spectacular castle, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 8,823 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Carcassonne 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’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Nimes.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Livestation DIY - Nîmes, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

Locals also recommend Les Caves de Bernis as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. Les Caves de Bernis is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After dinner, visit L'Instant T, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nimes. 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 like Le Prolé. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Alternatively, Barberousse Nîmes is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 425 customers.

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

Day 9 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.

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!