Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bordeaux traveling east to Toulouse, Nimes, Lyon, Beaune, Paris, Orléans, Angers, and La Rochelle

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Explore the best of France on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Bordeaux, Lormont, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Nimes, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Vaulx-en-velin, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Orléans, Angers, Nantes, La Rochelle, Rochefort, and Fouras.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in Toulouse, 1 night in Nimes, 1 night in Lyon, 1 night in Beaune, 5 nights in Paris, 1 night in Orléans, 1 night in Angers, and 1 night in La Rochelle. 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 Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux, Lormont, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Nimes, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Vaulx-en-velin, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Orléans, Angers, Nantes, La Rochelle, Rochefort, and Fouras, 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

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

Bordeaux 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Bordeaux. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in France. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in 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 Bordeaux, 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

  • Bordeaux
  • Toulouse
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Drive 261 km, 3 hours 6 min

  • Bordeaux Cathedral
  • place de la Bourse
  • miroir d'eau
  • Cité du Vin
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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. Bordeaux and Lormont are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Toulouse, where you will stay for 1 night.

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.

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

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Toulouse
  • Nîmes
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Drive 294 km, 3 hours 29 min

  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Grand Rond
  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Cité de Carcassonne
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Toulouse and Carcassonne. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Nimes, 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 Nimes. Nimes offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Nimes 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 Nimes.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Nîmes
  • Lyon
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Drive 297 km, 3 hours 53 min

  • Museum Romanité
  • Pont du Gard
  • Pont d'Avignon
  • Palais des Papes
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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 3 places, which are Nimes, La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, and Avignon. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Lyon, where will spend 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 long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Lyon. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lyon
  • Beaune
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Drive 184 km, 2 hours 44 min

  • Place Bellecour
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
  • parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Grand Parc Miribel Jonage
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, and Vaulx-en-velin. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Beaune, where you'll 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 6

Day 6

  • Beaune
  • Paris
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Drive 324 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
  • La Moutarderie Fallot
  • Palace of Fontainebleau
  • Forêt de Fontainebleau
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Dive into day 6 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Beaune and Fontainebleau. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Paris, where you'll spend 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.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Paris
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Drive 35 km, 1 hour 37 min

  • La Villette
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champ de Mars
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You’ll stay in Paris for 4 nights.

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Paris
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Drive 7 km, 58 min

  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Sainte Chapelle
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • place de la Concorde
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Day 8 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Bordeaux. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights 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.

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 9

Day 9

  • Paris
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Drive 29 km, 1 hour 52 min

  • Vincennes Woods
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • Les Invalides
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Palais Garnier
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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.

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.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Paris
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Drive 10 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Jardin des plantes
  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Louvre Museum
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Panthéon
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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 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.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Paris
  • Orléans
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Drive 155 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Marie-Antoinette's Estate
  • Apollo Fountain
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
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On day 11 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Versailles are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Orléans, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Orléans. 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 Orléans. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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 12

Day 12

  • Orléans
  • Angers
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Drive 269 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Château de Chenonceau
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When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Angers, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Angers
  • La Rochelle
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Drive 231 km, 3 hours 14 min

  • Botanical Garden
  • Château des ducs de Bretagne
  • Le Lieu unique
  • Machines of the Isle of Nantes
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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 Nantes. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in La Rochelle, 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 La Rochelle. La Rochelle offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • La Rochelle
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 220 km, 2 hours 56 min

  • Place Colbert
  • Association Hermione La Fayette
  • National Museum of the Marine Rochefort
  • Fouras Fort
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Rochefort and Fouras. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Bordeaux, where you'll spend 1 night.

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.

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.

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 15

Day 15

  • Bordeaux - Departure day
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  • jardin public
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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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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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