Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Clermont-Ferrand traveling east to Saint-Étienne, Nimes, Lyon, Besancon, Strasbourg, Metz, Reims, Paris, and Bourges

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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 Clermont-Ferrand, Saint-Étienne, Avignon, Nimes, Tarascon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Besancon, Colmar, Kintzheim, Strasbourg, Metz, Nancy, Pont-à-Mousson, Reims, Serris, Paris, Versailles, Bourges, Riom, and Volvic.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Clermont-Ferrand, 1 night in Saint-Étienne, 1 night in Nimes, 1 night in Lyon, 1 night in Besancon, 1 night in Strasbourg, 1 night in Metz, 1 night in Reims, 4 nights in Paris, and 1 night in Bourges. 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. 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 Clermont-Ferrand, Saint-Étienne, Avignon, Nimes, Tarascon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Besancon, Colmar, Kintzheim, Strasbourg, Metz, Nancy, Pont-à-Mousson, Reims, Serris, Paris, Versailles, Bourges, Riom, and Volvic, 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

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

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.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Clermont-Ferrand. 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 Clermont-Ferrand, 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

  • Clermont-Ferrand
  • Saint-Étienne
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Drive 172 km, 2 hours 35 min

  • Golf des volcans
  • Panoramic Domes
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
  • L'Aventure Michelin
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On day 2 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Clermont-Ferrand. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Saint-Étienne, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Saint-Étienne
  • Nîmes
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Drive 310 km, 4 hours

  • Palais des Papes
  • Pont d'Avignon
  • Pont du Gard
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Avignon and La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Nimes, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Nimes, 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 Nimes. 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 4

Day 4

  • Nîmes
  • Lyon
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Drive 304 km, 3 hours 56 min

  • Tarascon Castle
  • Château des Baux-de-Provence
  • Carrières des Lumières
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Dive into day 4 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Tarascon and Les Baux-de-Provence. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Lyon, 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 Lyon. Lyon 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 Lyon'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

  • Lyon
  • Besançon
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Drive 235 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • Place Bellecour
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
  • parc de la Tête d'Or
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Lyon and Caluire-et-Cuire. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Besancon, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Besancon. 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 Besancon. 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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Day 6

Day 6

  • Besançon
  • Strasbourg
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Drive 260 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Parc du Champ de Mars
  • Colmar
  • Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
  • La Montagne des singes
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On day 6 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Colmar, Schaflager, and Kintzheim are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Strasbourg, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Strasbourg
  • Metz
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Drive 174 km, 2 hours 34 min

  • Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg
  • Parc de la Citadelle
  • place Kléber
  • Parc de l'Orangerie
  • Metz Cathedral
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On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Strasbourg and Metz. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Metz, 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 Metz. Metz offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go 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 Metz, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Metz
  • Reims
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Drive 276 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Place Stanislas
  • Museum of Fine Arts in Nancy
  • Lorraine Regional Natural Park
  • Reims Cathedral
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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 3 places, which are Nancy, Pont-à-Mousson, and Reims. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Reims, where will spend 1 night.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Reims
  • Paris
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Drive 152 km, 2 hours 13 min

  • Disneyland Paris
  • Jardin des plantes
  • Panthéon
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Serris and Paris. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Paris, where you'll spend 4 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Paris, 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 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 10

Day 10

  • Paris
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 27 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Palais Garnier
  • Sacré-Cœur
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You have 3 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.

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.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Paris
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Drive 6 km, 59 min

  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Louvre Museum
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Tuileries Garden
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Day 11 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Clermont-Ferrand. You’ll stay in Paris for 2 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.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Paris
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Les Invalides
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • place de la Concorde
  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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.

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 13

Day 13

  • Paris
  • Bourges
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Drive 298 km, 3 hours 58 min

  • Sainte Chapelle
  • Vincennes Woods
  • La Villette
  • Palace of Versailles
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Paris and Versailles. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Bourges, 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 Bourges. Bourges 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 Bourges'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

  • Bourges
  • Clermont-Ferrand
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Drive 236 km, 2 hours 56 min

  • Vulcania
  • Space Volvic Information
  • Cave of the Volvic stone
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On day 14 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Riom and Volvic are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Clermont-Ferrand, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Clermont-Ferrand. 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 Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Clermont-Ferrand - Departure day
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  • Jardin Lecoq
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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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