Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bayonne traveling east to Tarbes, Carcassonne, Marseille, Lyon, Beaune, Paris, Blois, and Angouleme

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 15-day road trip in France! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Anglet, Bayonne, Biarritz, Tarbes, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Nimes, Marseille, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Blois, Angouleme, and Bordeaux.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Bayonne, 1 night in Tarbes, 1 night in Carcassonne, 1 night in Marseille, 1 night in Lyon, 1 night in Beaune, 5 nights in Paris, 1 night in Blois, and 1 night in Angouleme. 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 Bayonne, 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 Anglet, Bayonne, Biarritz, Tarbes, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Nimes, Marseille, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Blois, Angouleme, and Bordeaux, 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

  • Bayonne - Arrival day
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  • Forêt de Chiberta
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Say hello to Bayonne! 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 town. You will stay in Bayonne for 1 night before you continue your adventure!

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bayonne
  • Tarbes
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Drive 210 km, 3 hours 2 min

  • Sainte-Eugénie Church of Biarritz
  • Biarritz Aquarium
  • Rocher de la vierge
  • Le Train de La Rhune
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On day 2 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Biarritz and Bayonne are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Tarbes, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Tarbes'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 3

Day 3

  • Tarbes
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 249 km, 2 hours 59 min

  • pont Saint-Pierre de Toulouse
  • Place Saint-Pierre
  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Jardin des Plantes
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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 Carcassonne, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Carcassonne
  • Marseille
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Drive 332 km, 3 hours 58 min

  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
  • Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Jardin de La Fontaine
  • Espeisses Woods
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Your itinerary for day 4 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Carcassonne and Nimes. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Marseille, 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 Marseille. Marseille 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 Marseille. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Marseille
  • Lyon
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Drive 331 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Pont d'Avignon
  • Palais des Papes
  • Jardin des doms
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Avignon. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Lyon, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Lyon
  • Beaune
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Drive 169 km, 2 hours 33 min

  • Place Bellecour
  • La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
  • parc de la Tête d'Or
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 6 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Lyon and Caluire-et-Cuire. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Beaune, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Beaune, 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 Beaune, 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

  • Beaune
  • Paris
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Drive 316 km, 3 hours 33 min

  • Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
  • Basilica of Our Lady
  • Palace of Fontainebleau
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On day 7 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Beaune and Fontainebleau are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Paris, where you will stay for 5 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.

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.

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 8

Day 8

  • Paris
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Drive 6 km, 1 hour 2 min

  • Sainte Chapelle
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Panthéon
  • Jardin des plantes
  • Rue Mouffetard
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You have 4 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.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Paris. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Paris
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Drive 12 km, 47 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Louvre Museum
  • Champs-Élysées
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You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.

A visit to Champs-Élysées is a must on the agenda today. This street is full of hidden gems and character, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Plus, you’ll be close to some of the city’s most famous sights.

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.

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 15 km, 1 hour 20 min

  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Palais Garnier
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Montmartre
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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.

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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Paris
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Drive 27 km, 1 hour 20 min

  • Vincennes Woods
  • La Villette
  • parc des Buttes-Chaumont
  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Le Marais
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Day 11 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Bayonne. You’ll stay in Paris for 1 night 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.

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Paris
  • Blois
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Drive 212 km, 3 hours 6 min

  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • place de la Concorde
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Paris and Versailles. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Blois, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Blois'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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Day 13

Day 13

  • Blois
  • Angoulême
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Drive 281 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin
  • Château de Blois
  • Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
  • Château de Chenonceau
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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 Blois. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Angouleme, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Angouleme, 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 Angouleme. 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 14

Day 14

  • Angoulême
  • Bayonne
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Drive 311 km, 3 hours 50 min

  • Monument aux Girondins
  • miroir d'eau
  • place de la Bourse
  • place du Parlement
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On day 14 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 Bayonne, 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 Bayonne. Bayonne 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 Bayonne. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Bayonne - Departure day
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  • Château-Vieux - Gaztelu Zaharra
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Day 15 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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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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