10-Day France road trip from Limoges to Angouleme, Blois, Paris, and Orléans
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 10-day road trip through France.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in France. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Limoges, 1 night in Angoulême, 1 night in Blois, 4 nights in Paris, and 1 night in Orléans, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Limoges, Angoulême, Auzouer-en-Touraine, Blois, Suèvres, Paris, Villepreux, Orléans, and Ingré. We'll help you experience the best 10 days in France you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Limoges, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in France, including the stunning Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in France. From the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to the breathtaking Champ de Mars and Jardin du Luxembourg, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Sacré-Cœur and learn more about the unique Palace of Versailles to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Limoges, Angoulême, Auzouer-en-Touraine, Blois, Suèvres, Paris, Villepreux, Orléans, and Ingré, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in France.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in France. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through France.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in France.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything France has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of France. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 9 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 9 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in France extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in France today!
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Day 1 – Limoges and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - arrival day
Day 1 – Limoges and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - arrival day
- Limoges - Arrival day
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- Champ de Juillet
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Limoges has many popular destinations you can explore.
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 Limoges, Brasserie Michard. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is Le Sikaru Beer and Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.
Limoges also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Limoges is L'Irlandais. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,536 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Limoges is O'BRIEN TAVERN Irish Pub Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.
Locals also enjoy L'Atelier - Limoges. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 521 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in France!
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Day 2 – Artigues-près-Bordeaux and Angouleme
Day 2 – Artigues-près-Bordeaux and Angouleme
- Limoges
- Angoulême
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Drive 109 km, 1 hour 52 min
- Pavillon du Verdurier
- Limoges Cathedral
- Jardin botanique de l'Evêché
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Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Limoges and embark on a scenic drive to Angouleme, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Limoges and New Aquitaine 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 Limoges. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Jardin botanique de l'Evêché. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,815 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Park Zoo Reynou. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,827 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Limoges is the stunning Limoges Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,596 visitors.
When you're done with your sightseeing in New Aquitaine, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Angouleme. When you arrive in Angouleme you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.
This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.
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!
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Day 3 – Auzouer-en-Touraine and Blois
Day 3 – Auzouer-en-Touraine and Blois
- Blois
- Auzouer-en-Touraine
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Drive 298 km, 3 hours 44 min
- Château de Chenonceau
- Château d'Amboise
- Chapel of Saint-Hubert
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Auzouer-en-Touraine. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Blois. You’ll stay in Blois for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Auzouer-en-Touraine’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Auzouer-en-Touraine, start your day with a visit to the amazing Château de Chenonceau. This much-appreciated château and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Château d'Amboise. This château and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,016 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Chapel of Saint-Hubert to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Chapel of Saint-Hubert is a church that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 444 visitors.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Auzouer-en-Touraine has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Blois. Blois 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 Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 160 reviews.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!
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Day 4 – Suèvres and Paris
Day 4 – Suèvres and Paris
- Blois
- Paris
- Suèvres
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Drive 214 km, 3 hours 10 min
- Château Royal de Blois
- Château de Cheverny
- Parc du château de Cheverny
- Château de Chambord
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Day 4 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 Suèvres and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Paris. You will stay in Paris for 4 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Suèvres is the amazing Château de Blois. This attraction is a château that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible château, Château de Cheverny. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Suèvres is the outstanding Parc du château de Cheverny. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 442 visitors.
The spectacular Château de Chambord is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating château and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,219 visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Suèvres 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 Paris, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.
Locals also recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.
After dinner, visit Le Calbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!
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Day 5 – Paris
Day 5 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 9 min
- Bois de Vincennes
- Jardin des plantes
- Sainte Chapelle
- Centre Georges Pompidou
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On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Paris.
Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is bois de Vincennes. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 35,777 visitors.
Jardin des plantes is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,461 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Sainte Chapelle. This amazing attraction is a chapel and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,376 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Centre Georges Pompidou. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 55,213 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,273,867 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.
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 Paris.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.
Le Petit Châtelet is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.
Locals enjoy Les Fous de l'Île, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!
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Day 6 – Paris
Day 6 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 11 km, 57 min
- Champ de Mars
- Eiffel Tower
- Tuileries Garden
- Musée d'Orsay
- Louvre Museum
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Paris.
Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.
Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Tuileries Garden. This amazing attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Louvre Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!
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 Paris.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Restaurant Île de la Réunion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.
L'Imprévu Café is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Highlander. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Velvet Bar Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,018 customers.
Café de Paris V is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!
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Day 7 – Paris
Day 7 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 34 km, 1 hour 49 min
- Arc de Triomphe
- Place de la Concorde
- Palais Garnier
- Sacré-Cœur
- La Villette
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Paris.
Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Arc de Triomphe. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,743,823 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a triumphal arch and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors.
Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Palais Garnier. This amazing attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Sacré-Cœur. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Each year, approximately 11,000,000 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic La Villette. This commune of france is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 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 Paris.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Le Restaurant Vingt Spts. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.
Joséphine Chez Dumonet is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Les Fous de l'Île. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like L'Imprévu Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.
Le Requin Chagrin is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!
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Day 8 – Paris, Villepreux, and Orléans
Day 8 – Paris, Villepreux, and Orléans
- Paris
- Centre-Loire Valley
- Villepreux
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Drive 160 km, 2 hours 57 min
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- Panthéon
- Jardin du Luxembourg
- Palace of Versailles
- Gardens of Versailles
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Day 8 of your road trip will take you to the city of Paris and the city of Villepreux. You’ll stay in Orléans for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore in the city of Paris today is Notre-Dame de Paris. This excellent attraction is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Each year, Notre-Dame de Paris attracts over 12,000,000 local and international travelers.
We also recommend you visit the amazing Panthéon, an outstanding mausoleum, in the city of Paris. Around 43,649 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Jardin du Luxembourg. This amazing attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 Palace of Versailles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Villepreux. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Approximately 4,741,758 people visit Villepreux every year to see the fantastic Palace of Versailles.
This outstanding french formal garden has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 travelers.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Orléans.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans, La Parenthèse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 888 customers.
Locals recommend Les Fils À Maman Orléans as one of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans. Les Fils À Maman Orléans is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans is Oh Terroir version fast good. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,147 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Orléans, Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like L'antidote. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.
Bonne Pioche is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Orléans. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 318 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!
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Day 9 – Ingré and Limoges
Day 9 – Ingré and Limoges
- Centre-Loire Valley
- Limoges
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Drive 269 km, 2 hours 59 min
- Orléans Cathedral
- Hôtel Groslot
- Hôtel Groslot Garden
- MOBE - Muséum d'Orléans pour la Biodiversité et l'Environnement
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 9 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Ingré. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Limoges. You’ll stay in Limoges for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Ingré’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Ingré, start your day with a visit to the amazing Orléans Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,178 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Hôtel Groslot. This private mansion and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,022 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Hôtel Groslot Garden to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Hôtel Groslot Garden is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 310 visitors.
The lovely MOBE - Muséum d'Orléans pour la Biodiversité et l'Environnement is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 593 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Ingré has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Limoges. Limoges 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 Kope Un2. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 181 reviews.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Limoges, the fantastic Brasserie Michard. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Sikaru Beer and Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Barberousse Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 458 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!
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Day 10 – Limoges and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - departure day
Day 10 – Limoges and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - departure day
- Limoges - Departure day
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- Parc Victor Thuillat
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Day 10 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Limoges 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.
Jardin botanique de l'Evêché is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Limoges. This botanical garden and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,815 visitors.
If you're interested in seeing something else, the Park Zoo Reynou park is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.2 out of 5-star rating from 2,827 reviews.
You can also stop at Limoges Cathedral catholic cathedral to capture the beauty and wonder of Limoges one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,596 travelers.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Limoges and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.
You’ll then say farewell to Limoges. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!
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