Luxury 5-Day France Road Trip from Grenoble to Avignon and Marseille

Your luxury holiday in France begins as soon as you reach the city of Grenoble. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in France is Grenoble - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Grenoble.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Parc Paul Mistral. This park is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Grenoble, with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,848 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Grenoble. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Grenoble.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Restaurant La Petite Idée. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 804 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Grenoble.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out La Ferme à Dédé. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

La Cuisine des Tontons is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Grenoble, and has an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 785 customers.

As your day in Grenoble is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in France.

Make your way to L'Ardoise. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,127 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Bar Au RENCARD, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars among 555 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Le Cartel Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 277 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 5-day luxury vacation in France and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your luxury road trip holiday in France you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Grenoble and the city of Avignon. You’ll stay in Avignon for 1 night.

Your day starts in Grenoble. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Musée de Grenoble your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,100 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this museum and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Fort de La Bastille. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,303 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this park and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Jardin des Dauphins. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,062 visitors.

When you’re finished at the museum, the perfect next stop is the popular Museum of the French Revolution - Domaine de Vizille. This spectacular museum and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,504 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Grenoble by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in France to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in France. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Grenoble today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Avignon, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Avenio, one of the best restaurants in Avignon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Restaurant EAT as one of their top choices in the city. Restaurant EAT is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Avignon is Le Vintage. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

O'Collins's Irish Pub is one of the best bars you can visit in Avignon tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like L'Explo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 823 customers.

Alternatively, try Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46. Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in France! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

Get ready for day 3 of your luxury vacation in France. On this day of your exciting road trip holiday, you will have the most wonderful time discovering Nimes and Marseille. You’ll stay in Marseille for 1 night. Enjoy a flexible travel itinerary and choose how much time you want to spend at each destination.

Start your day with one of travelers’ favorite attractions in Nimes, the incredible Pont du Gard. This popular attraction is an arch bridge that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

Today we also recommend you visit the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine, an outstanding park in Nimes. Around 15,878 travelers have rated this attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see the best attractions, and meet new people at the same time, add a tour or activity to your luxury holiday package in France. As a luxury traveler, you will choose among only the best experiences available to you on this day of your exclusive road trip vacation in Nimes.

It’s now time to get back on the road and continue to the next destination of your day, the city of Marseille.

Make your way to the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) for some unforgettable sightseeing in Marseille. This popular attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

Next up, steer your step in the direction of Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This outstanding attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 travelers and is one of the most fantastic places to visit in Marseille.

When you’re ready to leave Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, stop by the remarkable Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This top-tier point of interest attraction is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors.

Today you’ll check in at one of the most exclusive hotels in the city of Marseille. Luxury hotels in Marseille offer fantastic facilities and wonderful rooms. In combination with staff that is generous with both their time and recommendations, you’re guaranteed a pleasant

Stay in Marseille.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in Marseille, Twist Avenue. This restaurant offers a fantastic menu and impeccable service, deserving of its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 618 reviews.

Locals also recommend AM par Alexandre Mazzia as one of the best restaurants to have dinner at in Marseille. The AM par Alexandre Mazzia is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers, including locals as well as travelers.

For a slightly different culinary experience, book a table at Le Bouchon Provençal. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Depending on your plans for tomorrow, you might want to head back to your hotel for some relaxation. If not, this is your chance to take the temperature of Marseille's nightlife.

If you’re not quite ready for bed yet, head off to a popular bar like Carry Nation. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 834 customers.

Another place you could go for some drinks is the top-rated O'Malley. Often recommended by locals, this bar is an excellent place to check out tonight. O'Malley has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

Alternatively, go to La Caravelle. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,587 reviews, it’s one worth checking out if you’re in the party mood.

Celebrate another great day of your luxury holiday in France with a toast! Enjoy a good night’s sleep at your lovely hotel and get ready for another fun day to come.

On day 4 of your luxury road trip holiday in France you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, Cabrières-d'Avignon and the city of Grenoble. You’ll stay in Grenoble for 1 night.

Your day starts in Cabrières-d'Avignon.

Make the amazing Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Palais des Papes. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this palace and attraction. In fact, this welcomes around 616,210 visitors annually.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Jardin des doms. This urban park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 visitors.

When you’re finished at the top-tier point of interest, the perfect next stop is the popular Triumphal arch. This spectacular top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,483 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Cabrières-d'Avignon by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in France to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in France. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Cabrières-d'Avignon today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Grenoble, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cedar Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Grenoble. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux as one of their top choices in the city. Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 776 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Grenoble is OWASABI. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Pub des copains is one of the best bars you can visit in Grenoble tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 177 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like DAISY bar&coffee. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 customers.

Alternatively, try Les copains d'abord. Les copains d'abord is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in France! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

Today is the last day of your 5-day luxury holiday in France and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Grenoble before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Grenoble, check out the menu at Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 676 customers.

Alternatively, another recommendation is Ciao a Te. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

If you prefer something slightly different, try Restaurant Katmandou - Les Saveurs de l'Himalaya. This restaurant will not let you walk out hungry. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 489 customers, it is truly one of the best in the city.

You will then say farewell to Grenoble and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in France in your luggage!