14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Pau to Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Nantes, Avranches, Bayeux, Rouen, Paris, and Tours

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 14-day road trip through France. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Pau, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in La Rochelle, 1 night in Nantes, 1 night in Avranches, 1 night in Bayeux, 1 night in Rouen, 3 nights in Paris, and 1 night in Tours. 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 Pau, 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 Pau, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Libourne, La Rochelle, Nantes, Moidrey, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Avranches, Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Longues-sur-Mer, Arromanches-les-Bains, Bayeux, Vaucelles, Rouen, Le Petit-Quevilly, Paris, Versailles, Amboise, and Tours, 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

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Arrival day
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  • Parc Beaumont
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach Pau and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 1 night and explore what to see in Pau, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the town.

Pau 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 Pau. 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 Pau, 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

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 221 km, 2 hours 59 min

  • Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux
  • place de la Bourse
  • Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux
  • jardin public
  • Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 2 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Bordeaux. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bordeaux, where will 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.

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.

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Bordeaux
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Drive 113 km, 2 hours 18 min

  • Château de Ferrand, Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Emilion
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion
  • Château Mauvinon
  • Château de La Dauphine
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On day 3 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 day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Bordeaux'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 4

Day 4

  • Bordeaux
  • La Rochelle
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Drive 191 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • Musée maritime de La Rochelle
  • Escape Yourself La Rochelle
  • Parc animalier
  • Charruyer Park of La Rochelle
  • Grosse Horloge
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On day 4 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. La Rochelle are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in La Rochelle, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to La Rochelle, 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 La Rochelle'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

  • La Rochelle
  • Nantes
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Drive 143 km, 2 hours 28 min

  • Machines of the Isle of Nantes
  • Botanical Garden
  • Château des ducs de Bretagne
  • Basilique Saint-Nicolas
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Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Nantes. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Nantes, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Nantes. 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 Nantes, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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 6

Day 6

  • Nantes
  • Avranches
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 16 min

  • Moidrey windmill
  • Mont Saint-Michel
  • Écomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
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Your itinerary for day 6 of your road trip in France includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Moidrey, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and Saint-Léonard. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Avranches, 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 Avranches. Avranches offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Avranches 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 Avranches.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Avranches
  • Bayeux
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Drive 171 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • The Pointe Du Hoc
  • Omaha Beach Memorial
  • Normandy American Cemetery
  • Tour Vauban
  • Longues-sur-Mer Battery
  • Memorial Royal Engineers
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On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 6 destinations, including Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Longues-sur-Mer, and Arromanches-les-Bains. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bayeux, where you’ll be staying 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 Avranches.

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Bayeux. 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 8

Day 8

  • Bayeux
  • Rouen
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Drive 163 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • Arbre de la Liberté
  • Bayeux Cathedral
  • Église Saint-Patrice de Bayeux
  • Botanical Garden
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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 Bayeux and Vaucelles. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Rouen, where will spend 1 night.

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 Rouen. 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 Rouen's best restaurants.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Rouen
  • Paris
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Drive 139 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Rouen Cathedral
  • Get Out ! Rouen - Escape Game
  • place du Vieux-Marché
  • Le Gros-Horloge
  • Botanical Garden
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On day 9 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Rouen and Le Petit-Quevilly are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Paris, where you will stay for 3 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Paris. Paris offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

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

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Paris
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Drive 10 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Pont Alexandre III
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Louvre Museum
  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Montmartre
  • Champs-Élysées
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You have 2 nights left in Paris. 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.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Paris
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Drive 75 km, 1 hour 53 min

  • Gardens of Versailles
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Grand Trianon
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Wake up to day 11 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Versailles. With 1 night to stay in Paris, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

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.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Paris
  • Tours
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Drive 288 km, 4 hours 20 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Prébendes d'Oé Garden
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Amboise and Tours. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Tours, where you'll spend 1 night.

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.

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Tours
  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Drive 588 km, 5 hours 52 min

  • Basilica of St. Martin, Tours
  • Parc de la Perraudière
  • Château de Villandry
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Tours. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Pau, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Pau. 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 Pau, 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 14

Day 14

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Departure day
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  • place Clémenceau
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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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