Luxury 7-Day Relaxed France Road Trip Vacation from Marseille to Nimes

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through France begins when you reach Marseille, where you’ll stay for a total of 3 nights.

Marseille is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Friche la Belle de Mai. Around 5,400 visitors have rated this fascinating bar and travel destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Marseille offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is L'Épuisette. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

Twist Avenue serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Marseille has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 618 reviews.

AM par Alexandre Mazzia is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 614 customers, AM par Alexandre Mazzia is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Marseille looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Les 3 Frères, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,017 reviews.

Bistrot l’Horloge offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Marseille. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

Locals like unwinding at O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in France! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in France!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across France, you’ll explore the area around Marseille, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Marseille will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of France.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating park, the stunning Calanques National Park. Around 19,632 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular Parc Borély, a popular park and another top-rated attraction in Marseille.

You might discover a new thing or two about the city at the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This local attraction is an amazing church building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

A stop at the outstanding Les Petits Trains de Marseille will make your slow-paced and relaxed road trip in France more memorable. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors, a stop at this local attraction during your leisurely self-drive through France is a chance to gain another experience worth sharing.

If you’re feeling a little eager to wander around the city a bit more, we recommend you visit the fantastic Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean is a well-loved museum by locals and tourists alike, and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across France by joining a traveler-approved tour in Marseille. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Marseille and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Marseille that will make your self-drive tour in France more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Marseille to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Marseille for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of France by eating at one of the best restaurants in Marseille.

With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 533 customers, the dining experience Coogee offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in France.

Le Bouchon Provençal is another pleasant place to eat in Marseille. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out Chez Roger and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,502 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At O'Malley, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Marseille is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at La Caravelle, another well-known bar in Marseille. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,587 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Le Café de la Banque. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,223 customers, Le Café de la Banque is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Marseille.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in France is all about!

Day 3 of your easy and relaxed road trip through France gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Les Baux-de-Provence. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Nimes, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Château des Baux-de-Provence is waiting for you. This must-see tourist destination has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Carrières des Lumières. This unique top-tier point of interest is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Les Baux-de-Provence has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Nimes. In Nimes, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in France.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Arles is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is The Bird, one of the best restaurants in Arles. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 659 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing The Bird.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Skab as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Restaurant Skab as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand. Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand is another of the most popular places to eat in Arles. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,576 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like O’Flaherty’s. O’Flaherty’s is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Le Questel. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Le Questel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through France!

On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across France, you’ll explore the area around La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard will make you fall even more in love with the hamlet and uniqueness of France.

One of the hamlet’s best travel destinations is a fascinating museum, the stunning Pont du Gard Museum. Around 3,292 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the hamlet to visit the spectacular Pont du Gard, a popular arch bridge and another top-rated attraction in La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across France by joining a traveler-approved tour in La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard that will make your self-drive tour in France more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the hamlet of La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Nimes for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of France by eating at one of the best restaurants in Nimes.

With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,575 customers, the dining experience Bistr'AU de Jérôme Nutile offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in France.

La Locanda Comptoir italien is another pleasant place to eat in Nimes. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,356 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out Pinocchio and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,253 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At La bonne mousse, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Nimes is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at 3 Brasseurs Nîmes, another well-known bar in Nimes. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4 out of 5 stars in 4,726 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Barjoe Nîmes. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers, Barjoe Nîmes is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Nimes.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in France is all about!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across France, you’ll explore the area around Aigues-Mortes, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Aigues-Mortes will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of France.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating must-see tourist destination, the stunning Salin d’Aigues-Mortes. Around 2,534 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular Aigues mortes, a popular top-tier point of interest and another top-rated attraction in Aigues-Mortes.

You might discover a new thing or two about the city at the incredible Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This local attraction is an amazing must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,652 visitors.

A stop at the outstanding Constancy Tower will make your slow-paced and relaxed road trip in France more memorable. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,615 visitors, a stop at this local attraction during your leisurely self-drive through France is a chance to gain another experience worth sharing.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across France by joining a traveler-approved tour in Aigues-Mortes. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Aigues-Mortes and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Aigues-Mortes that will make your self-drive tour in France more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Aigues-Mortes to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Nimes for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of France by eating at one of the best restaurants in Nimes.

With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 681 customers, the dining experience Amorino Gelato - Nîmes offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in France.

Restaurant Vincent Croizard is another pleasant place to eat in Nimes. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out IL RISTORANTE - le restaurant italien de Nîmes and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 3,022 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At Bar Le Victor Hugo, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Nimes is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,137 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at L'Instant T, another well-known bar in Nimes. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 752 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Seven Hills Pub_restaurant-nimes. Rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers, Seven Hills Pub_restaurant-nimes is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Nimes.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in France is all about!

On day 6 of your laid-back and relaxed road trip adventure, you’ll have the chance to visit two remarkable areas in France. Since this self-drive tour offers freedom and flexibility, you can decide how much time you want to spend in each place to enjoy the memorable travel destinations in France.

Your first destination is the beautiful city of Nimes. As the day progresses, you’ll continue your in-depth tour of the country in the city of Avignon. You’ll spend 1 night in Marseille.

Take the opportunity to relax while admiring what the city has to offer. While on a relaxed road trip, one of the best places to explore in the city is the remarkable Musée de la Romanité. This museum and popular sightseeing spot has an average rating of 4.6 over 5 stars from 4,534 visitors. Every year, around 25,271 travelers visit the incredible Musée de la Romanité.

Another top sight worth checking out is the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine. This park and go-to attraction has an average rating of 4.7 over 5 stars from 15,878 travelers.

While exploring the city of Nimes, we highly recommend you join one of its top-rated tours. Joining a tour will allow you to better understand the local culture in France, meet new people, and create memorable experiences, while you comfortably enjoy.

After a fun experience in Nimes, buckle up and enjoy a relaxing drive to your next stop, the incredible city of Avignon. This is your opportunity to create more unforgettable memories in France and discover the wonderful Avignon.

While in Avignon, take a break at one of its best attractions, the great Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 17,658 reviews.

Another top location in the city is the fascinating Palais des Papes, which gets about 616,210 visitors every year. Most travelers find that this palace and travel destination lives up to its rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 reviews.

If you’re interested in exploring more unique attractions, visit the fantastic Jardin des doms. This travel spotis a go-to place in Avignon. This stunning attraction and urban park has a 4.5 out of 5 star-rating from 3,201 visitors.

As this day of your laid-back exploration of the best attractions in France comes to a close, continue your relaxed road trip adventure in Marseille. Drive leisurely, enjoy the views, and listen to some good music. In Marseille, you’ll choose from the best hotels and places to stay in the city and restore your energy.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, take it easy and have a wonderful dinner at one of the best restaurants in Marseille. Check out Nul Part Ailleurs, a top choice in France due to its excellent meals and service.

Another Marseille restaurant to try is a local favorite, Paulette - Restaurant Vieux Port.

If you’re looking for another must-visit option, La cigale vieux port is a perfect choice. This popular restaurant in Marseille has a score of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 918 people.

After dinner, many travelers enjoy hanging out and unwinding at some of the top bars in Marseille. The popular Bar Bu has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 648 customers and is the perfect place to fully appreciate your unhurried and relaxed road trip vacation in France.

You could also relax with a drink at another popular bar like Friche la Belle de Mai. This hang-out has an average rating of 4.4 from 5,400 individuals.

If you want to visit another place, the locals of Marseille recommend The Queen Victoria. Due to its local reputation, this bar boasts an average rating of 4 over 5 stars from 3,995 individuals.

Celebrate another day of your relaxing road trip through France with a toast at a top-rated bar in Marseille!

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip in France is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Marseille.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Marseille once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in France on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Palais Longchamp is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Marseille. This top sight is a popular water tower, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 7 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Marseille or just grab something light to keep you going.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Marseille and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 7-day relaxed road trip in France is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.