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12-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Tours traveling west to Limoges, Toulouse, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Nantes, and Caen

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 12-day road trip through France. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Tours, 1 night in Limoges, 2 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in La Rochelle, 2 nights in Nantes, and 1 night in Caen. 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 Tours, 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. Cité De Carcassonne and Dune Of Pilat are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Tours, Limoges, Padirac, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Montolieu, Bordeaux, Lormont, Le Bouscat, Arcachon, Rochefort, Le Château-d'Oléron, La Rochelle, Nantes, La Flèche, Angers, Rennes, Champrepus, Caen, Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, and Ouistreham, 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.

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Day1

Day 1

Tours - Arrival day
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Vieux-Tours
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Welcome to Tours, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 1 night discovering what to see in Tours before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Tours 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Tours. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in France. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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 Tours, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 12-day road trip in France!

Day2

Day 2

Tours
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Drive 268 km, 3 hours 44 min

Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
Jardin botanique de Tours
Château de Villandry
Parcs Forestier de Larçay - Les Hâtes
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Dive into day 2 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Tours. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Limoges, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day3

Day 3

Limoges
Toulouse
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Drive 322 km, 3 hours 54 min

Railway Tourist Haut Quercy
Padirac Cave
Square Charles de Gaulle
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Padirac and Toulouse. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Toulouse, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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

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

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

Day4

Day 4

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Drive 202 km, 2 hours 54 min

Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
Cité de Carcassonne
Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
Château comtal de Carcassonne
Village du Livre et des Arts de Montolieu
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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 Toulouse, 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 Carcassonne and Montolieu.

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

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

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

Day5

Day 5

Toulouse
Bordeaux
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Drive 245 km, 2 hours 53 min

miroir d'eau
place de la Bourse
Porte Cailhau
The big bell of Bordeaux
Bordeaux Cathedral
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Bordeaux. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Bordeaux, where you'll spend 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.

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

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

Day6

Day 6

Bordeaux
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Drive 150 km, 2 hours 46 min

Cité du Vin
Monument aux Girondins
jardin public
parc bordelais
Dune of Pilat
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On day 6 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Bordeaux, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Bordeaux, there’s no need to rush. Experience Lormont, Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, and Arcachon to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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

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

Day7

Day 7

Bordeaux
La Rochelle
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Drive 256 km, 3 hours 50 min

Lighthouse of La Coubre
Citadelle du Château-d'Oléron
Place Colbert
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On day 7 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Rochefort and Le Château-d'Oléron are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in La Rochelle, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle.

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

Day8

Day 8

La Rochelle
Nantes
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Drive 144 km, 2 hours 46 min

Machines of the Isle of Nantes
Île de Versailles (Nantes)
Botanical Garden
Le Lieu unique
Château des ducs de Bretagne
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Nantes. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Nantes, where will spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Nantes. Nantes 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 Nantes's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

Day9

Day 9

Nantes
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Drive 293 km, 3 hours 37 min

Zoo de La Flèche
Château d'Angers
Angers Cathedral
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nantes, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including La Flèche and Angers.

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

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

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

Day10

Day 10

Nantes
Caen
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Drive 313 km, 3 hours 48 min

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parc du Thabor
Parc des Gayeulles
Parc zoologique de Champrepus
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Dive into day 10 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Rennes and Champrepus. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Caen, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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 Caen, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

Day11

Day 11

Caen
Tours
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Drive 299 km, 3 hours 36 min

Caen Castle
Colline aux Oiseaux
Mémorial de Caen
Le Grand Bunker - Museum of the Atlantic Wall
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On day 11 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Caen, Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, and Ouistreham. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Tours, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Tours. 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.

Day12

Day 12

Tours - Departure day
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Prébendes d'Oé Garden
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Day 12 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.

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.

Enjoy seamless planning

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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