12-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Nimes traveling north to Carcassonne, Bordeaux, Poitiers, Orléans, Paris, Auxerre, and Lyon

Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 2 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Nimes, Pazac, and La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Carcassonne, where will spend 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Carcassonne's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Carcassonne and Toulouse. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bordeaux, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux.

Say good night to Bordeaux and look forward to another great day of your road trip in France!

Dive into day 4 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Bordeaux. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Poitiers, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

On day 5 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Amboise are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Orléans, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

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

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.

Your itinerary for day 6 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Fontainebleau and Versailles. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Paris, where you'll spend 3 nights.

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.

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

Day 7 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Nimes. You’ll stay in Paris for 2 nights 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.

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.

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

You have 1 night left in Paris. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

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

Say good night to Paris and look forward to another great day of your road trip in France!

On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Vosne-Romanée and Beaune. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Lyon, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Lyon's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in France!

Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, and Avignon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Nimes, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Nimes 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 Nimes.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!