14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Avignon, and Lyon and surrounding area

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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 Clermont-Ferrand, Orléans, Tours, Amboise, Chargé, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Sainte-Colombe, and Vienne.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Clermont-Ferrand, 2 nights in Tours, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 2 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Avignon, 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 Clermont-Ferrand, 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 Clermont-Ferrand, Orléans, Tours, Amboise, Chargé, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Sainte-Colombe, and Vienne, 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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Day1

Day 1

  • Clermont-Ferrand - Arrival day
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  • place de Jaude
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Say hello to Clermont-Ferrand! Your exciting road trip through France is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Clermont-Ferrand for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand. 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 Clermont-Ferrand, 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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Day2

Day 2

  • Clermont-Ferrand
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Drive 24 km, 1 hour 7 min

  • Parc Pierre Montgroux
  • Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot
  • L'Aventure Michelin
  • Montjuzet
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You have 1 night left in Clermont-Ferrand. 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.

Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand.

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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Day3

Day 3

  • Clermont-Ferrand
  • Tours
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Drive 424 km, 4 hours 46 min

  • Orléans Cathedral
  • Jardin botanique de Tours
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
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On day 3 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Orléans and Tours are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Tours, where you will stay for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Tours. 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 Tours. 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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Day4

Day 4

  • Tours
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Drive 288 km, 4 hours 5 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château de Villandry
  • Guillaume and Mathieu PLOU
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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 Amboise, Tours, and Chargé 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 Tours.

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.

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

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Day5

Day 5

  • Tours
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 349 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux
  • jardin public
  • Monument aux Girondins
  • miroir d'eau
  • place de la Bourse
  • place du Parlement
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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.

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.

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.

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

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Day6

Day 6

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 182 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • The big bell of Bordeaux
  • Porte Cailhau
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion
  • Château Beychevelle
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bordeaux, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

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.

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Day7

Day 7

  • Bordeaux
  • Toulouse
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Drive 250 km, 2 hours 58 min

  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Muséum de Toulouse
  • jardin Royal
  • Grand Rond
  • Saint Stephen's Cathredal
  • Square Charles de Gaulle
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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 1 place, which are Toulouse. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Toulouse, where will spend 2 nights.

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

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.

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

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Day8

Day 8

  • Toulouse
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Drive 7 km, 1 hour 17 min

  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Place Saint-Pierre
  • Couvent des Jacobins
  • Pont-Neuf
  • Musée des Augustins
  • Georges Labit Museum
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You’ll stay in Toulouse for 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 Toulouse.

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 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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day9

Day 9

  • Toulouse
  • Avignon
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Drive 335 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
  • Porte Narbonnaise
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
  • Remparts d'Avignon
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Carcassonne and Avignon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Avignon, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day10

Day 10

  • Avignon
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Drive 1 km, 25 min

  • Palais du Roure
  • Palais des Papes
  • Musée du Petit Palais
  • Jardin des doms
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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 Avignon's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

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Day11

Day 11

  • Avignon
  • Lyon
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Drive 234 km, 3 hours 6 min

  • Palais de la Bourse de Lyon
  • Place de la République
  • Musée Cinéma et Miniature
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • Place Bellecour
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On day 11 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Lyon. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Lyon, 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 Lyon. Lyon 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 Lyon's best restaurants.

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

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Day12

Day 12

  • Lyon
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Wall of the Canuts
  • Fresque des Lyonnais
  • La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
  • Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
  • La Croix-Rousse
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On day 12 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lyon, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Caluire-et-Cuire and Lyon.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day13

Day 13

  • Lyon
  • Clermont-Ferrand
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Drive 227 km, 2 hours 55 min

  • Museum and site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal Vienne
  • Roman Temple of Augustus and Livia
  • Ville Garden
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On day 13 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Sainte-Colombe and Vienne are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Clermont-Ferrand, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Clermont-Ferrand, 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 Clermont-Ferrand. 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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Day14

Day 14

  • Clermont-Ferrand - Departure day
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  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
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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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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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