14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Carcassonne to Toulouse, Albi, Sarlat La Caneda, Bordeaux, Blois, and Lyon

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Explore the best of France on a remarkable 14-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Carcassonne, Toulouse, Albi, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, La Roque-Gageac, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Sarlat La Caneda, Montignac-Lascaux, Padirac, Bordeaux, Blois, Amboise, Lyon, Bron, Caluire-et-Cuire, and Avignon.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Carcassonne, 1 night in Toulouse, 1 night in Albi, 2 nights in Sarlat La Caneda, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 2 nights in Blois, and 2 nights in Lyon. 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 Carcassonne, 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 Parc De La Tête D'or are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Carcassonne, Toulouse, Albi, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, La Roque-Gageac, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Sarlat La Caneda, Montignac-Lascaux, Padirac, Bordeaux, Blois, Amboise, Lyon, Bron, Caluire-et-Cuire, and Avignon, 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

  • Carcassonne - Arrival day
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  • Carcassonne
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach Carcassonne and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Carcassonne, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the town.

Carcassonne is a beautiful town with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the town 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 Carcassonne. 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 Carcassonne, 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

  • Carcassonne
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Drive 5 km, 24 min

  • Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
  • Musée de l'Ecole
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
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You’ll stay in Carcassonne 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.

Shop 'til you drop at Carcassonne's premier shopping hotspot, La Cité Médiévale! Elevate your style by browsing through shops, filled with unique finds. Keep an eye out for artisan crafts, perfect as cherished mementos. La Cité Médiévale also offers more, including attractions, key services, and exciting local experiences to round out your visit.

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.

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Carcassonne
  • Toulouse
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Drive 94 km, 1 hour 52 min

  • Grand Rond
  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Muséum de Toulouse
  • Pont-Neuf
  • Couvent des Jacobins
  • Basilica of St. Sernin
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Toulouse. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Toulouse, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Toulouse. 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 Toulouse, 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.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Toulouse
  • Albi
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Drive 81 km, 1 hour 22 min

  • Madeleine Church
  • Pont Vieux
  • Berbie Palace
  • Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 4 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Albi. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Albi, 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 Albi. Albi 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 Albi. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Albi
  • Sarlat-la-Canéda
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Drive 197 km, 3 hours 4 min

  • Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle
  • The Marqueyssac gardens
  • Château de Beynac
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On day 5 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, La Roque-Gageac, and Beynac-et-Cazenac are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Sarlat La Caneda, where you will stay for 2 nights.

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

Sarlat La Caneda 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 Sarlat La Caneda.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Sarlat-la-Canéda
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Drive 152 km, 3 hours 17 min

  • Manor Gisson
  • Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art
  • Lascaux 2
  • Padirac Cave
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Sarlat La Caneda, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Sarlat La Caneda 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 Sarlat La Caneda, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Sarlat-la-Canéda
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 210 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux
  • Musée d'Aquitaine tram stop
  • Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts
  • Bordeaux Cathedral
  • Porte Dijeaux
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On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Bordeaux. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bordeaux, where you’ll be staying for 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.

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

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 6 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux
  • jardin public
  • Monument aux Girondins
  • place de la Bourse
  • miroir d'eau
  • Porte Cailhau
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You have 1 night left in Bordeaux. 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.

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.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Bordeaux
  • Blois
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Drive 420 km, 4 hours 40 min

  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Château de Blois
  • Blois Cathedral
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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 Blois. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Blois, where you'll spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Blois. Blois 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 Blois's best restaurants.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Blois
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Drive 119 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château du Clos Lucé
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On day 10 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Blois, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Blois, there’s no need to rush. Experience Amboise to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Blois. 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

  • Blois
  • Lyon
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Drive 442 km, 4 hours 51 min

  • La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • Place Bellecour
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Lyon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Lyon, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Lyon, 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 Lyon's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Lyon
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 8 min

  • Great Mosque of Lyon
  • parc de la Tête d'Or
  • La Maison des Canuts
  • La Croix-Rousse
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Greet day 12 of your road trip in France with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Lyon, 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 Bron, Caluire-et-Cuire, and Lyon.

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

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Lyon
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 467 km, 5 hours 10 min

  • Remparts d'Avignon
  • Palais des Papes
  • Jardin des doms
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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 1 place, which are Avignon. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Carcassonne, where will spend 1 night.

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.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Carcassonne - Departure day
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  • Carcassonne Castle Panorama View Point
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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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