14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Caen traveling east to Rouen, Paris, Auxerre, Lyon, Dijon, Troyes, Orléans, and Angers

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 14-day road trip in France! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Ifs, Caen, Rouen, Le Petit-Quevilly, Paris, Auxerre, Beaune, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Dijon, Troyes, Versailles, Orléans, Blois, Amboise, Tours, Angers, and La Flèche.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Caen, 1 night in Rouen, 3 nights in Paris, 1 night in Auxerre, 1 night in Lyon, 1 night in Dijon, 1 night in Troyes, 2 nights in Orléans, and 1 night in Angers. 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 Caen, 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 Ifs, Caen, Rouen, Le Petit-Quevilly, Paris, Auxerre, Beaune, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Dijon, Troyes, Versailles, Orléans, Blois, Amboise, Tours, Angers, and La Flèche, 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

  • Caen - Arrival day
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  • Forêt d'Ifs
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Welcome to Caen, 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 Caen before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Caen 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.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Caen. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading 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 Caen, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Caen
  • Rouen
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Drive 136 km, 2 hours 5 min

  • St Peter's Catholic Church
  • L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes
  • Caen Botanical Garden
  • Mémorial de Caen
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Your itinerary for day 2 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Caen. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Rouen, 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 Rouen. Rouen 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 Rouen. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Rouen
  • Paris
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Drive 139 km, 2 hours 8 min

  • Rouen Cathedral
  • Le Gros-Horloge
  • place du Vieux-Marché
  • St Joan of Arc's Church
  • Botanical Garden
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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 Rouen and Le Petit-Quevilly. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Paris, where you’ll be staying for 3 nights.

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

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.

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.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Paris
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Drive 11 km, 57 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Louvre Museum
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Day 4 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Caen. 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.

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

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Paris
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Drive 12 km, 55 min

  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Le Marais
  • Rue Mouffetard
  • Montmartre
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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.

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.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Paris
  • Auxerre
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Drive 183 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Panthéon
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • place de la Concorde
  • Arc de Triomphe
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On day 6 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Paris are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Auxerre, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Auxerre, 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 Auxerre. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Auxerre
  • Lyon
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Drive 303 km, 3 hours 21 min

  • Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre
  • La Moutarderie Fallot
  • Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 7 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Auxerre and Beaune. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Lyon, 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 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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Lyon
  • Dijon
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Drive 208 km, 2 hours 57 min

  • Place Bellecour
  • La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
  • parc de la Tête d'Or
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Dive into day 8 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Lyon and Caluire-et-Cuire. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Dijon, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Dijon. 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 Dijon's best restaurants.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Dijon
  • Troyes
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Drive 184 km, 2 hours 5 min

  • Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
  • Museum of Fine Arts Dijon
  • Dukes Square
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Your itinerary for day 9 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Dijon. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Troyes, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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 10

Day 10

  • Troyes
  • Orléans
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Drive 319 km, 4 hours 28 min

  • Marie-Antoinette's Estate
  • Opéra royal de Versailles
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
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On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Versailles. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Orléans, 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 Orléans. Orléans 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 Orléans. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Orléans
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Drive 155 km, 2 hours 42 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Blois Cathedral
  • Château de Blois
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On day 11 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Blois. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Orléans, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

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.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Orléans
  • Angers
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Drive 280 km, 3 hours 35 min

  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château du Clos Lucé
  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Château de Villandry
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On day 12 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Amboise and Tours are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Angers, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

Angers 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 Angers.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Angers
  • Caen
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Drive 275 km, 3 hours 26 min

  • Angers Cathedral
  • Château d'Angers
  • Balzac Park
  • Zoo de La Flèche
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 13 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Angers and La Flèche. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Caen, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Caen, 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 Caen. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Caen - Departure day
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  • Caen Castle
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Day 14 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.
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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.
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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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