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Relaxed 14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bordeaux to Blois, Paris, and Angers

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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 14-day relaxed road trip in France! Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, Lormont, Gradignan, Tours, Blois, Paris, Versailles, Angers, and Nantes await with vibrant culture and lasting memories as you unwind on this self-drive vacation.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in France, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Bordeaux, 2 nights in Blois, 3 nights in Paris, and 3 nights in Angers, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in France.

Your journey starts in Bordeaux, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 14-day relaxed road trip in France to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in France already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Eiffel Tower and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Louvre Museum.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this France road trip itinerary for 14 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in France.

If you want to make your 14-day relaxed self-drive tour in France even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in France includes 13 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 14 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 14-day relaxed self-drive road trip in France today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day1

Day 1

  • Bordeaux - Arrival day
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  • Monument aux Girondins
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Your relaxed road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Bordeaux, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Bordeaux and begin your adventure in France.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bordeaux’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in France.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in France. Enjoy your first taste of Bordeaux as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day2

Day 2

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 15 km, 53 min

  • Parc aux Angéliques
  • Porte Cailhau
  • miroir d'eau
  • place de la Bourse
  • Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in France more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of France. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Bordeaux, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day3

Day 3

  • Bordeaux
  • More

Drive 42 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Forêt du Bourgailh
  • parc bordelais
  • amphitheatre of Bordeaux
  • jardin public
  • Base sous-marine
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in France and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring the food culture in Bordeaux offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Bordeaux. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in France!

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Day4

Day 4

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 29 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • The big bell of Bordeaux
  • Tour Pey-Berland
  • Musée d'Aquitaine tram stop
  • Parc Animalier René Canivenc
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Your relaxed road trip in France continues on day 4 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know France better by exploring the top attractions of Bordeaux and beyond. With 1 night left in Bordeaux, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in France, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Bordeaux.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Bordeaux and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in France. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in France tomorrow with new energy.

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Day5

Day 5

  • Bordeaux
  • Blois
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Drive 451 km, 4 hours 55 min

  • Château de Villandry
  • Jardin botanique de Tours
  • Parc de la Perraudière
  • Vieux-Tours
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Day 5 of your easy, relaxed road trip through France lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Blois, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 2 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Blois. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the town.

When it’s time to eat, the town has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Blois, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Blois. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in France!

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Day6

Day 6

  • Blois
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Drive 90 km, 1 hour 57 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Château de Blois
  • Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
  • Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
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France makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, France also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the town has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Blois, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Blois’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in France.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day7

Day 7

  • Blois
  • Paris
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Drive 191 km, 2 hours 27 min

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champ de Mars
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Louvre Museum
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On day 7 of your laid-back road trip adventure in France, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Paris. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in France.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Paris has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Paris.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day8

Day 8

  • Paris
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 16 min

  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Palais Garnier
  • place de la Concorde
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • Arc de Triomphe
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across France by joining a traveler-approved tour in Bordeaux. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Bordeaux that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in France more memorable.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Paris has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Paris.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in France!

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Day9

Day 9

  • Paris
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Drive 39 km, 1 hour 34 min

  • La Villette
  • Vincennes Woods
  • Jardin des plantes
  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • place des Vosges
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in France more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in France, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Paris.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in France.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day10

Day 10

  • Paris
  • Angers
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Drive 321 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • Sainte Chapelle
  • Panthéon
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Palace of Versailles
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in France will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in France, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

In Angers, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in France.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of France. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Angers, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in France!

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Day11

Day 11

  • Angers
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Drive 3 km, 14 min

  • Angers Cathedral
  • Galerie David d'Angers
  • Château d'Angers
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in France and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Angers and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Angers!

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Day12

Day 12

  • Angers
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Drive 16 km, 39 min

  • Terra Botanica
  • Balzac Park
  • Jardin des Plantes d'Angers
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France makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, France also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of France. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Angers, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Angers and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day13

Day 13

  • Angers
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 442 km, 4 hours 40 min

  • Botanical Garden
  • Machines of the Isle of Nantes
  • Château des ducs de Bretagne
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Day 13 of your leisurely self-drive tour in France offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 1 night.

You'll be staying in Bordeaux on this laid-back road trip through France. You'll stay here for 1 night.

Exploring the food culture in Bordeaux offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bordeaux’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in France.

Toast to another amazing day in France!

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Day14

Day 14

  • Bordeaux - Departure day
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  • Porte d'Aquitaine
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip in France is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 14 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 14-day relaxed road trip in France is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
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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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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