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

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through France begins when you reach Lyon, where you’ll stay for a total of 4 nights.

Lyon is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Place Bellecour. Around 20,560 visitors have rated this fascinating square 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 Lyon 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 Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

L'Institut Restaurant serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Lyon has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 853 reviews.

Flair Restaurant is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers, Flair Restaurant is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Lyon 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 L Bar food & drink, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,758 reviews.

Black Forest Society offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Lyon. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Kaffee Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,079 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 best attractions in Caluire-et-Cuire at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Caluire-et-Cuire, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This incredible park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in France by seeing another popular site in Caluire-et-Cuire, the wonderful parc de la Tête d'Or. This park is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,967 travelers.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 2 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in France. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Caluire-et-Cuire itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through France extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Caluire-et-Cuire. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Slake Coffee House, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Slake Coffee House is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 1,684 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Dam's Pub. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Caluire-et-Cuire and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Ninkasi Sans Souci. This vibrant bar is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Livestation DIY - Lyon. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across France, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across France, you'll explore the best attractions in Lyon at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Lyon, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Musée Miniature et Cinéma. This incredible museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,540 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in France by seeing another popular site in Lyon, the wonderful Lyon Cathedral. This catholic cathedral is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,540 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Wall of the Canuts. This fresco has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,157 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 3 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in France. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Lyon itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through France extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Lyon. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Culina Hortus, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Culina Hortus is rated 4.7 stars out of 5 by 781 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Vieille Canaille. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 839 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Lyon and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Dam's Pub. This vibrant bar is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular The James Joyce Pub. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,135 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is The King Arthur. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. The King Arthur has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 3 of your relaxed road trip across France, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 4 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 Nimes. 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 2 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Pont du Gard Museum is waiting for you. This museum has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,292 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Pont du Gard. This unique arch bridge is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

Don’t forget to make a stop at the incredible Haribo Candy Museum. With an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 17,011 visitors, this museum is one of the top sights to visit in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Espeisses Woods. This popular park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,395 people.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Nimes 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 La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is The Bird, one of the best restaurants in La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. 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 La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. 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 hamlet.

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 5 of your relaxed road trip across France, you'll explore the best attractions in Aigues-Mortes at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Aigues-Mortes, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Salin d’Aigues-Mortes. This incredible top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 2,534 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in France by seeing another popular site in Aigues-Mortes, the wonderful Constancy Tower. This must-see tourist destination is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,534 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This best-rated sightseeing destination has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,652 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Aigues mortes. This top-tier point of interest is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,818 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in France. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Aigues-Mortes itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through France extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Aigues-Mortes. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Bistr'AU de Jérôme Nutile. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,575 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at La Locanda Comptoir italien, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. La Locanda Comptoir italien is rated 4.6 stars out of 5 by 1,356 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Pinocchio. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,253 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Aigues-Mortes and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular La bonne mousse. This vibrant bar is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular 3 Brasseurs Nîmes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 4,726 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Barjoe Nîmes. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Barjoe Nîmes has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,311 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across France, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 6 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 Nimes. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Lyon, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Jardin de La Fontaine is waiting for you. This park has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Carré d'Art. This unique museum is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,211 visitors.

Don’t forget to make a stop at the incredible Musée de la Romanité. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,534 visitors, this museum is one of the top sights to visit in the area. In fact, the spectacular Musée de la Romanité welcomes around 25,271 visitors on a yearly basis.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Sautadet Falls. This popular waterfall and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,240 people.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Nimes 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 Lyon. In Lyon, 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 La Roque-sur-Cèze is an excellent idea.

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 Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie. Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is Vieille Canaille. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 839 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to MOS - Maker of Stories. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. MOS - Maker of Stories is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

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

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 Lyon.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Lyon 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.

Fresque des Lyonnais is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Lyon. This top sight is a popular fresco, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,927 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 Lyon or just grab something light to keep you going.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Lyon 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.