10-Day France Road Trip from Lourdes traveling north to Bordeaux, Angers, Paris, and Orléans

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

Lourdes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible funiculaire du pic du Jer. This attraction is a funicular and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,493 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.

Lourdes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-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 Lourdes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Bordeaux. You will stay in Bordeaux for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lourdes is the amazing Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,163 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible shrine to the virgin mary, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,217 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try suzzi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Oiseau Bleu as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. L'Oiseau Bleu is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux is Chai Les Copains. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

After dinner, visit Symbiose, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Connemara. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Alternatively, Molly Malone's is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of La Roche Sur Yon and the city of Angers. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of La Roche Sur Yon is the amazing Château Des Essarts, spectacle Vendée. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 250 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in La Roche Sur Yon 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 Château d'Angers in the city of Angers for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Angers is the outstanding Angers Cathedral. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,932 visitors, this catholic cathedral deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bistrot des Ducs, one of the best restaurants in the city of Angers. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,756 customers.

Locals also recommend Crêperie du Château as one of the best restaurants in the city of Angers. Crêperie du Château is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 558 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Angers is Thai L'inde. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

After dinner, visit Mamie Fada, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,549 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Héron carré. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,625 customers.

Alternatively, La Cour - Angers is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,026 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Villepreux and the city of Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Villepreux today is Palace of Versailles. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Each year, Palace of Versailles attracts over 4,741,758 local and international travelers.

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 Panthéon for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Paris. This popular attraction is a mausoleum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

This outstanding urban park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Notre-Dame de Paris in the city of Paris. Hosting around 12,000,000 visitors every year, Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the best places to visit in Paris. This attraction, a stunning catholic cathedral, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Paris, Le Calbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

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

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 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 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!

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 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 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!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Paris and embark on a scenic drive to Orléans, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Paris 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 Paris. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Jardin des plantes. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible bois de Vincennes. This attraction, a beloved urban park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 35,777 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like La Parenthèse. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 888 customers.

Locals also recommend Les Fils À Maman Orléans, another of the best restaurants in Orléans. Les Fils À Maman Orléans is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Oh Terroir version fast good. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,147 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Orléans, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'antidote. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. L'antidote has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Bonne Pioche is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 318 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!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Orléans 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 Orléans and Suèvres 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 Orléans. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Orléans Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,178 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Parc Pasteur d'Orléans. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,296 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Orléans is the stunning Statue de Jeanne d'Arc. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,278 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Suèvres 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 Suèvres has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château de Chambord. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,219 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Parc du château de Cheverny. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 442 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Château de Cheverny. This château and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Suèvres, 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!

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Angoulême and embark on a scenic drive to Lourdes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Angoulême and Bordeaux 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 Angoulême. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Musée de la Bande Dessinée. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,225 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Angoulême Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 939 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Angoulême is the stunning Musée Angoulême. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 574 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable jardin public. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,341 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Monument aux Girondins. This column and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,483 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated place de la Bourse. This square and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors.

The lovely miroir d'eau is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,462 visitors have left this reflecting pool an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bordeaux, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Lourdes. When you arrive in Lourdes 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!

Day 10 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lourdes 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.

Les Halles is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lourdes. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,871 visitors.

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

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