11-Day France Road Trip from Lourdes traveling east to Carcassonne, Nimes, Toulouse, and Bordeaux

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 11-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 Lourdes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Carcassonne. You’ll stay in Carcassonne for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Lourdes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Lourdes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Basilica of St. Pius X. This much-appreciated minor basilica and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,690 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,163 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Lourdes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Carcassonne. Carcassonne offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

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 Carcassonne and embark on a scenic drive to Nimes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Cité de Carcassonne. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Château Comtal. This attraction, a beloved castle, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,823 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Carcassonne is the stunning Basilique Saint Nazaire. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Arles 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 Roman Theatre of Arles. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,900 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Arles, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Nimes. When you arrive in Nimes 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'Instant T. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

Locals also recommend Gard O Wine, another of the best restaurants in Nimes. Gard O Wine is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

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.

La bonne mousse is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 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!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nimes, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Nimes.

Today you'll explore the city of Arles. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Alpilles Natural Regional Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,184 visitors.

Château des Baux-de-Provence is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Arles. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Arles is Carrières des Lumières. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 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 Nimes.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes, like Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

Les Caves de Bernis is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Nimes. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nimes, L'Instant T. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Prolé. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Barberousse Nîmes is another of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 425 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nimes, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Nimes.

Today you'll explore the city of Nimes. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Pont du Gard. This incredible attraction is an arch bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,439 visitors.

Haribo Candy Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nimes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nimes is Jardin de La Fontaine. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Musée de la Romanité. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Each year, approximately 25,271 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Nimes.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,652 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 Nimes.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nimes, Gard O Wine. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Big Ben Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 295 customers.

Livestation DIY - Nîmes is another of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

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

Day 6 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 Toulouse and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Toulouse. You will stay in Toulouse for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Toulouse is the amazing Grand Rond. This attraction is an urban park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,069 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Jardin des Plantes. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Toulouse is the outstanding Musée Aeroscopia. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,683 visitors.

The spectacular Basilica of St. Sernin is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating minor basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,287 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Cantine Des Sales Gosses, one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,095 customers.

Locals also recommend Grain De Folie as one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse. Grain De Folie is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse is Le Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

After dinner, visit The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Toulouse. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The George and Dragon. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

Alternatively, The London Town is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Toulouse. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Bordeaux. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bordeaux. You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bordeaux’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bordeaux, start your day with a visit to the amazing The big bell of Bordeaux. This much-appreciated bell tower and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Musée d'Aquitaine tram stop. This tram stop and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,662 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Tour Pey-Berland to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Tour Pey-Berland is a tower that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,070 visitors.

The lovely Bordeaux Cathedral is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 10,591 visitors have left this catholic cathedral average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bordeaux has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bordeaux. Bordeaux 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 suzzi. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 852 reviews.

The remarkable L'Oiseau Bleu is another top restaurant in Bordeaux we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Chai Les Copains is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bordeaux, the fantastic Symbiose. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Connemara. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Molly Malone's. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bordeaux, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Bordeaux.

Today you'll explore the city of Bordeaux. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Parc de Bourran. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,592 visitors.

Parc bordelais is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Bordeaux. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,855 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bordeaux is Monument aux Girondins. This amazing attraction is a column and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,483 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding jardin public. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic BETASOM. This submarine base is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,804 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 Bordeaux.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux, like Restaurant Melodie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,499 customers.

Le Confidentiel is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers.

Locals enjoy Le K Baroque, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux, Le Bar à Vin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,327 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Houses Of Parliament. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers.

Sherlock Holmes Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

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

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bordeaux, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Bordeaux.

Today you'll explore the city of Bordeaux. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is La Cité du Vin. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 visitors.

Cap Sciences is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Bordeaux. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,316 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bordeaux is Porte de Bourgogne. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,953 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,684 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 Bordeaux.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux, like La P'tite Brasserie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

Berthus is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

Locals enjoy Restaurant Son', one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 527 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux, Chez Dupont. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Cock And Bull. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

La Comtesse is another of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 732 customers.

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

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

One of the best places to visit today in Bordeaux is the amazing place du Parlement. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,489 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible city gate, Porte Cailhau. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,609 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bordeaux is the outstanding place de la Bourse. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors.

The spectacular miroir d'eau is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating reflecting pool and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,462 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Parc aux Angéliques. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,282 visitors.

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

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

Day 11 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 must-see tourist destination 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!