One-Week France Road Trip from Marseille to Narbonne, Nimes, and Lyon

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

Marseille has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Friche la Belle de Mai. This attraction is a bar and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,400 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 Marseille, L'Épuisette. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Twist Avenue. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Locals recommend AM par Alexandre Mazzia as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

Marseille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Les 3 Frères. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Bistrot l’Horloge. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

Locals also enjoy O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in France!

Day 2 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 Marseille and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Narbonne. You will stay in Narbonne for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

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

You could also stop at the incredible park, Calanques National Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Marseille is the outstanding Parc Borély. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,618 visitors.

The spectacular Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating church building and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Marseille 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 Narbonne, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Les Halles de Narbonne, one of the best restaurants in the city of Narbonne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,657 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Narbonne and embark on a scenic drive to Nimes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Narbonne 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 Narbonne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Basilique Saint Nazaire. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,146 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Musée de l'Ecole. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 287 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Narbonne is the stunning Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated must-see tourist destination in Narbonne. The popular Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,201 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight, or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Château Comtal. This attraction is a castle rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 8,823 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Bird. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 659 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Skab, another of the best restaurants in Nimes. Restaurant Skab is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit O’Flaherty’s to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nimes, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Le Questel 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 575 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Nimes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lyon. You’ll stay in Lyon for 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Nimes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nimes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Musée de la Romanité. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Each year, around 25,271 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jardin de La Fontaine. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,878 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Haribo Candy Museum to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Haribo Candy Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors.

The lovely Pont du Gard is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 29,439 visitors have left this arch bridge average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nimes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lyon. Lyon 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 Bouchon Tupin. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 969 reviews.

The remarkable L'Institut Restaurant is another top restaurant in Lyon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Flair Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lyon, the fantastic L Bar food & drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Black Forest Society. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Kaffee Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,079 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lyon, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Lyon.

Today you'll explore the city of Caluire-et-Cuire. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 visitors.

Parc de la Tête d'Or is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Caluire-et-Cuire. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lyon.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon, like Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

Slake Coffee House is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lyon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,684 customers.

Locals enjoy Dam's Pub, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lyon. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lyon, Ninkasi Sans Souci. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Livestation DIY - Lyon. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" is another of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lyon, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Lyon.

Today you'll explore the city of Lyon. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Place Bellecour. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors.

Lyon Cathedral is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Lyon. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Lyon is Musée Miniature et Cinéma. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,540 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Fresque des Lyonnais. This fresco and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,927 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lyon.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon, like Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

Culina Hortus is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lyon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.

Locals enjoy Vieille Canaille, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lyon. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 839 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lyon, Dam's Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The James Joyce Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,135 customers.

The King Arthur is another of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

Day 7 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 Avignon and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Marseille. You will stay in Marseille for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Avignon is the amazing Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible palace, Palais des Papes. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Palais des Papes welcomes around 616,210 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Avignon is the outstanding Jardin des doms. This popular urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Avignon 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 Marseille, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Coogee, one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 533 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bouchon Provençal as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. Le Bouchon Provençal is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Chez Roger. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,502 customers.

After dinner, visit O'Malley, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Alternatively, Le Café de la Banque is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,223 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Marseille 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.

Palais Longchamp is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Marseille. This water tower and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Marseille at Nul Part Ailleurs before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,400 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Paulette - Restaurant Vieux Port for your last chance at a meal in the city of Marseille. The Paulette - Restaurant Vieux Port restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try La cigale vieux port. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

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