14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Paris to Honfleur, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Tours, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, and Avignon

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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 Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Bayeux, Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Moidrey, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Tours, Blois, Amboise, Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, Arcachon, Carcassonne, Avignon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Nimes, and Lyon.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Honfleur, 1 night in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, 2 nights in Tours, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in Carcassonne, and 2 nights in Avignon. 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 Paris, 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 Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Bayeux, Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Moidrey, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Tours, Blois, Amboise, Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, Arcachon, Carcassonne, Avignon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Nimes, and Lyon, 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

  • Paris - Arrival day
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  • Notre-Dame de Paris
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Say hello to Paris! 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 Paris for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Paris 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 Paris. 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 Paris, 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

  • Paris
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Drive 21 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Louvre Museum
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Montmartre
  • Champs-Élysées
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You’ll stay in Paris for 1 night.

One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Montmartre. Allow yourself some time to explore this neighborhood and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

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.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Paris
  • Honfleur
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Drive 230 km, 3 hours 32 min

  • Rouen Museum of Fine Arts - Meeting of Metropolitan Museums (RMM)
  • place du Vieux-Marché
  • Le Gros-Horloge
  • Rouen Cathedral
  • Le Jardin des Personnalités
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Rouen and Honfleur. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Honfleur, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Honfleur'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 4

Day 4

  • Honfleur
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Drive 257 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Bayeux Cathedral
  • The Pointe Du Hoc
  • Omaha Beach Memorial
  • Normandy American Cemetery
  • Widerstandsnest 62
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Honfleur, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Honfleur. 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 5

Day 5

  • Honfleur
  • Le Mont-Saint-Michel
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Drive 210 km, 2 hours 42 min

  • Écomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
  • Moidrey windmill
  • Mont Saint-Michel
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Saint-Léonard, Moidrey, and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Le Mont-Saint-Michel
  • Tours
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Drive 402 km, 4 hours 51 min

  • Château de Villandry
  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
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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. Tours are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Tours, where you will stay for 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.

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Tours
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Drive 158 km, 2 hours 49 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Blois
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château du Clos Lucé
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On day 7 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 Blois 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.

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

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Tours
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 357 km, 4 hours 16 min

  • Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux
  • parc bordelais
  • The big bell of Bordeaux
  • miroir d'eau
  • place de la Bourse
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Bordeaux and Le Bouscat. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bordeaux, where will spend 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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 153 km, 2 hours 28 min

  • Parc Mauresque
  • Observatoire Sainte-Cécile
  • Dune of Pilat
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bordeaux, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Arcachon.

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

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.

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 10

Day 10

  • Bordeaux
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 339 km, 3 hours 33 min

  • Musée de l'Ecole
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
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Your itinerary for day 10 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Carcassonne. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Carcassonne, 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 Carcassonne. Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne. 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.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Carcassonne
  • Avignon
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Drive 242 km, 3 hours 1 min

  • Jardin des doms
  • Palais des Papes
  • Musée du Petit Palais
  • Remparts d'Avignon
  • Musée Lapidaire
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Avignon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Avignon, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

Avignon 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 Avignon.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Avignon
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Drive 150 km, 3 hours 3 min

  • Carrières des Lumières
  • Château des Baux-de-Provence
  • Paroisse catholique Sainte-Croix Maussane les Alpilles
  • Musée des beaux-arts de Nîmes
  • Pont du Gard
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Wake up to day 12 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Nimes, and La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. With 1 night to stay in Avignon, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Avignon'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

  • Avignon
  • Paris
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Drive 693 km, 6 hours 57 min

  • Place Bellecour
  • Place de la République
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On day 13 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 Paris, where you’ll be staying for 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.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Paris - Departure day
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  • Sainte Chapelle
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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.

For those seeking luxury items, check out the area’s high-end stores.

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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