7-Day France road trip from Carcassonne to Nimes and Marseille

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Carcassonne. You’ll stay in Carcassonne for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Carcassonne has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Portail des Jacobins. This attraction is a gate and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 296 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 Carcassonne, Restaurant La Marquière. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne is Brasserie a 4 Temps. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,551 customers.

Locals recommend Adélaïde as one of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,584 customers.

Carcassonne also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Carcassonne is Comte Roger. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Carcassonne is The Celt. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Carcassonne. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nimes. You’ll stay in Nimes for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Carcassonne’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Carcassonne, start your day with a visit to the amazing Château Comtal. This much-appreciated castle and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,201 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Cité de Carcassonne to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Cité de Carcassonne is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

The lovely Basilique Saint Nazaire is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,146 visitors have left this church average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Carcassonne has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nimes. Nimes 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 The Bird. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 659 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Skab is another top restaurant in Nimes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nimes, the fantastic O’Flaherty’s. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Questel. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 575 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Nimes has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Nimes by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Nimes. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Nimes, like the extraordinary Pont du Gard. This attraction is an arch bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

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

You could then travel to the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

Musée de la Romanité is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This museum is a popular destination among visitors in Nimes. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 25,271 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes is a top-tier point of interest and popular attraction in Nimes. More than 9,652 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Nimes does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Nimes on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in France, be sure to eat at Bistr'AU de Jérôme Nutile, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,575 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Nimes is the popular La Locanda Comptoir italien. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,356 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Nimes is Pinocchio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,253 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, La bonne mousse is one of the best bars in the city of Nimes for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

3 Brasseurs Nîmes is another of the most popular bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,726 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Nimes is Barjoe Nîmes. Barjoe Nîmes has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Nimes!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Marseille and the city of Avignon. You’ll stay in Marseille for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Marseille today is Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Marseille Cathedral, an outstanding catholic cathedral, in the city of Marseille. Around 12,714 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors.

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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Avignon. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

This outstanding palace has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 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, L'Épuisette. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

Locals recommend Twist Avenue as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. Twist Avenue is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Marseille, Les 3 Frères. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Bistrot l’Horloge. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Marseille has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Marseille by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Marseille. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Marseille, like the extraordinary Calanques National Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Marseille is the spectacular Parc Borély. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,618 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This church building has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

Centre Commercial Centre Bourse is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This shopping mall is a popular destination among visitors in Marseille. Rated at an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 16,249 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Palais Longchamp. Palais Longchamp is a water tower and popular attraction in Marseille. More than 12,768 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Marseille does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Marseille on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in France, be sure to eat at Coogee, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 533 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Marseille is the popular Le Bouchon Provençal. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Marseille is Chez Roger. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,502 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, O'Malley is one of the best bars in the city of Marseille for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

La Caravelle is another of the most popular bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Marseille is Le Café de la Banque. Le Café de la Banque has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,223 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Marseille!

Day 6 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 top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,003 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible obelisk, Obélisque d'Arles. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 658 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 top-tier point of interest 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.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Jardin d'été. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,025 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.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Auberge des Lices, one of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 908 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Blé Noir as one of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne. Le Blé Noir is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 932 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Carcassonne is Le Parc Franck Putelat. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

After dinner, visit La Métairie, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Carcassonne. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Buffalo Grill Carcassonne. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,813 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Carcassonne 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.

André Chénier Garden is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Carcassonne. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 169 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Carcassonne and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Carcassonne at V and B Carcassonne before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 745 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Rapière for your last chance at a meal in the city of Carcassonne. The La Rapière restaurant has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 816 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Domaine d'Auriac. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 426 customers.

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