9-Day France road trip from Perpignan to Marseille, Avignon, and Nimes

Perpignan has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Sports Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,992 visitors.

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 Perpignan, O Shannon. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

Perpignan also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Perpignan is O'Flaherty's. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,082 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Perpignan is Arena Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 361 customers.

Locals also enjoy Les Brunettes: bar et restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 258 customers.

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

You still have 2 nights left in Perpignan.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Salses Fortress. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,683 visitors.

Perpignan Cathedral is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,336 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Palace of the Kings of Majorca. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,906 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Château Royal de Collioure. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,884 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Fort St Elme. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,600 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Perpignan, O Shannon. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Black pearl 66. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 155 customers.

La Divine is another of the best bars in the city of Perpignan. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 141 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 Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. As such, over 70,230 people visit Musée départemental de l'Arles antique yearly. This attraction is an archaeological museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,817 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Saint-Trophime Primatial Catholic Church. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 965 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 must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors. Approximately 70,230 travelers come to Arles every year to see the stunning Musée départemental de l'Arles antique with their own eyes.

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 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 Palais Longchamp. This amazing attraction is a water tower and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This church building is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

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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 Avignon. You’ll stay in Avignon for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Cabrières-d'Avignon’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Cabrières-d'Avignon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Roman Bridge. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,024 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 17,658 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Jardin des doms to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Jardin des doms is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 visitors.

The lovely Palais des Papes is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 36,931 visitors have left this palace average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 616,210 visits every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cabrières-d'Avignon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Avignon. Avignon 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 Avenio. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 655 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant EAT is another top restaurant in Avignon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Vintage is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Avignon, the fantastic O'Collins's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful L'Explo. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 6 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. 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 Largentière is the amazing Grotte de la Madeleine. This attraction is a show cave that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,951 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,611 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Largentière is the outstanding Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche. This popular art gallery and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,350 visitors.

The spectacular Aven d'Orgnac is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating show cave and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,830 visitors.

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 7 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.

Pont du Gard Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nimes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,292 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nimes is Haribo Candy Museum. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Jardin de La Fontaine. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

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!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Nimes and embark on a scenic drive to Perpignan, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nimes 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 Nimes. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Musée de la Romanité. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,534 visitors. Over 25,271 people visit Musée de la Romanité annually.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Basilique Saint Nazaire. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,146 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Château Comtal. This castle and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

After dinner, visit Le Bar des Halles to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Perpignan, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 361 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Jet Set Perpignan. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Jet Set Perpignan has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 148 customers.

Le Corsaire is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 118 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 9 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Perpignan 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 Perpignan and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

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