7-Day France road trip from Perpignan to Montpellier, Marseille, and Nimes

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

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.

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 Perpignan, Le Clos des Lys - Traiteur et Restaurant à Perpignan. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,461 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan is Le 17. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 570 customers.

Locals recommend Le Figuier as one of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Perpignan also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Perpignan is Buffalo Grill Perpignan. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,836 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Perpignan is Buffalo Grill Perpignan. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,043 customers.

Locals also enjoy Le Restaurant Jean. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,399 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 Perpignan. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Montpellier. You’ll stay in Montpellier for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Perpignan’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Perpignan, start your day with a visit to the amazing Perpignan Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,336 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Palace of the Kings of Majorca. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 6,906 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Perpignan has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Montpellier. Montpellier 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 Coldrip food and coffee. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 644 reviews.

The remarkable Empanadas Club is another top restaurant in Montpellier we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,371 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Petit Jardin is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,148 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Montpellier, the fantastic Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Les Enfants Rouges. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is O'Carolans Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,118 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Montpellier and embark on a scenic drive to Marseille, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Montpellier and Arles 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 Montpellier. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Château des Baux-de-Provence. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,346 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Carrières des Lumières. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 22,791 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Les Baux-de-Provence and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Arles has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. This attraction is an archaeological museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,817 visitors. Around 70,230 people visit Musée départemental de l'Arles antique every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,060 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Arles, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Marseille. When you arrive in Marseille you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like L'Épuisette. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 830 customers.

Locals also recommend Twist Avenue, another of the best restaurants in Marseille. Twist Avenue is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Les 3 Frères to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Marseille, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bistrot l’Horloge. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bistrot l’Horloge has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,572 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 4 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 Marseille Cathedral. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 visitors.

Les Petits Trains de Marseille is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This must-see tourist destination is a popular destination among visitors in Marseille. Rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean is a museum and popular attraction in Marseille. More than 19,446 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.4 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 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Marseille and the city of Avignon. You’ll stay in Nimes for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Marseille today is Centre Commercial Centre Bourse. This excellent attraction is a shopping mall that has been rated an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 16,249 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille), an outstanding church building, in the city of Marseille. Around 36,436 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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.

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 Palais des Papes for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Avignon. This popular attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors. Approximately 616,210 people visit Avignon every year to see the fantastic Palais des Papes.

This outstanding top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Nimes.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes, The Bird. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Skab as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes. Restaurant Skab is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes is Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Nimes, O’Flaherty’s. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

Le Questel is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Nimes and the city of Carcassonne. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Nimes is the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Nimes is another excellent way to spend your new day in France. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of France’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to France’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of France’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Basilique Saint Nazaire in the city of Carcassonne for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a church and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the town of Carcassonne is the outstanding Cité de Carcassonne. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors, this fortress deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Château Comtal. This attraction, a stunning castle, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 travelers.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Perpignan.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La table de thomas - Restaurant Perpignan - Grillade, one of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 791 customers.

Locals also recommend D'Aqui D'AILLEURS as one of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan. D'Aqui D'AILLEURS is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan is Brioche Dorée. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 649 customers.

After dinner, visit O'Flaherty's, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Perpignan. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,082 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Au Fût et à mesure Perpignan Centre. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Alternatively, La Villa Duflot Perpignan Restaurant Hôtel&Spa is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Perpignan. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,396 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 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.

Place de Catalogne is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Perpignan. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 161 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Perpignan at Le Petit Mogador before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Rotonde for your last chance at a meal in the city of Perpignan. The La Rotonde restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

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