11-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Paris traveling west to Bayeux, Amboise, and Bordeaux

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 11-day road trip in France! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Paris, Longues-sur-Mer, Bayeux, Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Moidrey, Amboise, Cheverny, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Le Bouscat, and Orléans.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Bayeux, 3 nights in Amboise, and 2 nights in Bordeaux. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in France. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Paris, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover France on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in France. Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Paris, Longues-sur-Mer, Bayeux, Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Moidrey, Amboise, Cheverny, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Le Bouscat, and Orléans, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in France.

Throughout your road trip in France, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in France.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in France today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Paris - Arrival day
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  • Tuileries Garden
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Welcome to Paris, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Paris before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Paris is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Paris. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in France. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Paris, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 11-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Paris
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Drive 17 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Louvre Museum
  • Le Marais
  • Champs-Élysées
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Paris is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Paris.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in France!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Paris
  • Bayeux
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Drive 280 km, 3 hours 39 min

  • Longues-sur-Mer Battery
  • Église Saint-Patrice de Bayeux
  • Bayeux Cathedral
  • Arbre de la Liberté
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On day 3 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Longues-sur-Mer and Bayeux are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Bayeux, where you will stay for 2 nights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Bayeux, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Bayeux, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in France.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Bayeux
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Drive 69 km, 1 hour 24 min

  • The Pointe Du Hoc
  • Omaha Beach Memorial
  • Normandy American Cemetery
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Greet day 4 of your road trip in France with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Bayeux, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, and Colleville-sur-Mer.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Bayeux and your accommodation.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Bayeux. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in France!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Bayeux
  • Amboise
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Drive 420 km, 5 hours 25 min

  • Barrage du Mont Saint Michel
  • Mont Saint-Michel
  • Moidrey windmill
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of La Caserne, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and Moidrey. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Amboise, where you'll spend 3 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Amboise. Amboise offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Amboise is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Amboise.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in France.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Amboise
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Drive 112 km, 2 hours 7 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Exposition Permanente Tintin Les Secrets de Moulinsart
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On day 6 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Amboise, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 2 nights to spend in Amboise, there’s no need to rush. Experience Cheverny to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Amboise.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Amboise's best restaurants.

Head back to your accommodation in Amboise and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in France.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Amboise
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Drive 4 km, 36 min

  • Château d'Amboise
  • Chapel of Saint-Hubert
  • Château du Clos Lucé
  • Château Gaillard
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Amboise, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Amboise and your accommodation.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Amboise. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in France!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Amboise
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 371 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • place de la Bourse
  • miroir d'eau
  • Porte Cailhau
  • Bordeaux Cathedral
  • Porte Dijeaux
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Bordeaux. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bordeaux, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bordeaux. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Bordeaux. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in France!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 95 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion
  • Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux
  • Monument aux Girondins
  • jardin public
  • parc bordelais
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You have 1 night left in Bordeaux. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Bordeaux, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in Bordeaux and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in France.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Bordeaux
  • Paris
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Drive 594 km, 6 hours 14 min

  • Statue de Jeanne d'Arc
  • Hôtel Groslot
  • Orléans Cathedral
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Orléans. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Paris, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Paris, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Paris. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in France!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Paris - Departure day
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  • Jardin du Luxembourg
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Day 11 of your road trip in France is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you’re in the mood for luxury shopping, high-end stores await you.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in France!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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