13-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Paris traveling south to Tours, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Avignon, and Lyon

You’ll stay in Paris for 1 night.

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.

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

Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Blois and Tours. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Tours, where will spend 2 nights.

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.

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

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

On day 4 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Tours, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Tours, there’s no need to rush. Experience Tours and Amboise to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in France.

On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Lormont and Bordeaux. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux. Bordeaux offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

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

Greet day 6 of your road trip in France with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Bordeaux, 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 Blaye, Saint-Émilion, and Le Pouyalet.

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

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

Dive into day 7 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Carcassonne. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Carcassonne, where you'll spend 2 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Bordeaux.

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

Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne.

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

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

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 Carcassonne. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

On day 10 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Apt, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Roussillon, and Carpentras. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Avignon, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

Your itinerary for day 11 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Caluire-et-Cuire and Lyon. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Lyon, where you'll spend 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.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 12 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Le Tonneau, Ars-sur-Formans, and Belleville-en-Beaujolais. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Paris, where will spend 1 night.

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

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

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