Luxury 5-Day France Road Trip from Marseille traveling west to Nimes and Carcassonne

Your luxury holiday in France begins as soon as you reach the city of Marseille. 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 Marseille - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Marseille.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Porte d'Aix. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Marseille, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 4,944 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Marseille. 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 Marseille.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Twist Avenue. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Marseille.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Le Bouchon Provençal is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Marseille, and has an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

As your day in Marseille 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 Carry Nation. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at O'Malley, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars among 1,796 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 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 Marseille and the city of Nimes. You’ll stay in Nimes for 1 night.

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

Make the amazing Les Petits Trains de Marseille your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this top-tier point of interest and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this museum and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Calanques National Park. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors.

When you’re finished at the park, the perfect next stop is the popular Parc Borély. This spectacular park and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 11,618 reviews.

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 remarkable attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Marseille 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 Marseille today.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L'Instant T, one of the best restaurants in Nimes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Gard O Wine as one of their top choices in the city. Gard O Wine is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Nimes is Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

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

O’Flaherty’s is one of the best bars you can visit in Nimes tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 customers.

Alternatively, try La bonne mousse. La bonne mousse is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 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 Carcassonne. You’ll stay in Carcassonne 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 Jardin de La Fontaine. This popular attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

Today we also recommend you visit the amazing Pont du Gard, an outstanding arch bridge in Nimes. Around 29,439 travelers have rated this attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in Nimes is the astonishing Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 9,652 reviews.

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 Carcassonne.

Make your way to the incredible Château Comtal for some unforgettable sightseeing in Carcassonne. This popular attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

Next up, steer your step in the direction of Cité de Carcassonne. This outstanding attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 travelers and is one of the most fantastic places to visit in Carcassonne.

Today you’ll check in at one of the most exclusive hotels in the city of Carcassonne. Luxury hotels in Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne.

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 Carcassonne's nightlife.

Often recommended by locals, this bar is an excellent place to check out tonight.

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, the city of Arles and the city of Marseille. You’ll stay in Marseille for 1 night.

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

Make the amazing Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,004 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 Arles Amphitheatre. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this roman amphitheatre and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Roman Theatre of Arles. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors.

When you’re finished at the park, the perfect next stop is the popular Jardin d'été. This spectacular park and attraction is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,025 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Arles 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 Arles today.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La cigale vieux port, one of the best restaurants in Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port as one of their top choices in the city. Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Marseille is Trattoria Marco. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 725 customers.

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

Bar Bu is one of the best bars you can visit in Marseille tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Bar Marengo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

Alternatively, try La dame du mont. La dame du mont 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 273 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 Marseille 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.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in France by heading out to the stunning Palais Longchamp. This extraordinary water tower and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 12,768 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Marseille.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Marseille, check out the menu at O'Bidul. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 461 customers.

Alternatively, another recommendation is Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

If you prefer something slightly different, try Le Panier Marseillais. This restaurant will not let you walk out hungry. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers, it is truly one of the best in the city.

You will then say farewell to Marseille 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!