Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Montpellier traveling north to Nimes, Lyon, Beaune, Paris, Tours, Angouleme, Bordeaux, and Toulouse

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-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 Montpellier, 1 night in Nimes, 1 night in Lyon, 1 night in Beaune, 5 nights in Paris, 1 night in Tours, 1 night in Angouleme, 1 night in Bordeaux, and 1 night in Toulouse. 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 Montpellier, 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 Montpellier, Nimes, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Tours, Amboise, Angouleme, Cognac, Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Carcassonne, 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

  • Montpellier - Arrival day
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  • Arc de Triomphe
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Welcome to Montpellier, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 1 night discovering what to see in Montpellier before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Montpellier 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.

Find your way to your hotel in Montpellier. 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 Montpellier, 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

  • Montpellier
  • Nîmes
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Drive 57 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Comedy Square
  • esplanade Charles de Gaulle
  • Musée Fabre
  • Planet Ocean World
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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 Montpellier. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Nimes, where will spend 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Nîmes
  • Lyon
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Drive 298 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Jardin de La Fontaine
  • Pont du Gard
  • Palais des Papes
  • Jardin des doms
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On day 3 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Nimes, La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, and Avignon are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Lyon, where you will stay for 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.

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • 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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On day 4 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Lyon and Caluire-et-Cuire. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Beaune, where you’ll be staying for 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.

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

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • 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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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Beaune and Fontainebleau. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Paris, where you'll spend 5 nights.

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.

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 6

Day 6

  • Paris
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Le Marais
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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.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Paris
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 22 min

  • La Villette
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Montmartre
  • Champs-Élysées
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Set aside time today to explore Montmartre, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Paris
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Drive 8 km, 1 hour 21 min

  • Louvre Museum
  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Panthéon
  • Jardin des plantes
  • Rue Mouffetard
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Day 8 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Montpellier. You’ll stay in Paris for 2 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

A visit to Rue Mouffetard 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.

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

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Paris
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour 12 min

  • Palais Garnier
  • place de la Concorde
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Tuileries Garden
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You have 1 night 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.

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 10

Day 10

  • Paris
  • Tours
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Drive 304 km, 4 hours 17 min

  • Gardens of Versailles
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Marie-Antoinette's Estate
  • Château de Chambord
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Dive into day 10 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Versailles. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Tours, 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 Tours. Tours 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 Tours. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Tours
  • Angoulême
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Drive 276 km, 3 hours 47 min

  • Préfecture Garden
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château du Clos Lucé
  • Château de Chenonceau
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Tours and Amboise. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Angouleme, where will 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.

Angouleme 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 Angouleme.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Angoulême
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 267 km, 3 hours 26 min

  • Hennessy
  • Le Train des Mouettes
  • Les Lapidiales
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On day 12 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Cognac, La Pointe, and Les Goumaillauds are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Bordeaux, where you will stay for 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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bordeaux'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 13

Day 13

  • Bordeaux
  • Toulouse
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Drive 248 km, 3 hours 6 min

  • Bordeaux Cathedral
  • The big bell of Bordeaux
  • place de la Bourse
  • miroir d'eau
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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 Bordeaux. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Toulouse, 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 Toulouse. Toulouse 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 Toulouse, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Toulouse
  • Montpellier
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Drive 247 km, 3 hours 3 min

  • Square Charles de Gaulle
  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Château comtal de Carcassonne
  • Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
  • Cité de Carcassonne
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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 Toulouse and Carcassonne. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Montpellier, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Montpellier, 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 Montpellier's best restaurants.

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Montpellier - Departure day
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  • Aqueduc Saint-Clément
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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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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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