Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Toulouse traveling north to Carcassonne, Marseille, Lyon, Beaune, Paris, Blois, and Limoges

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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 Toulouse, Blagnac, Carcassonne, Nimes, Marseille, Avignon, Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Blois, Limoges, and Rocamadour.

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

  • Toulouse - Arrival day
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  • Pont-Neuf
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Welcome to Toulouse, 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 Toulouse before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Toulouse 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 Toulouse. 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 Toulouse, 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

  • Toulouse
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 121 km, 1 hour 49 min

  • Basilica of St. Sernin
  • Musée Aeroscopia
  • Jardin des Plantes
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Your itinerary for day 2 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Toulouse and Blagnac. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Carcassonne, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Carcassonne'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

  • 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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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Carcassonne and Nimes. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Marseille, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Marseille
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • Calanques National Park
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
  • Cathédrale La Major
  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
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Day 4 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Toulouse. You’ll stay in Marseille 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.

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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Marseille
  • Lyon
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Drive 331 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Les Petits Trains de Marseille
  • 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 2 destinations, including Marseille and Avignon. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Lyon, 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 Lyon. Lyon offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences 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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On day 6 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Lyon and Caluire-et-Cuire are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Beaune, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Beaune
  • Paris
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Drive 318 km, 3 hours 39 min

  • Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
  • La Moutarderie Fallot
  • Palace of Fontainebleau
  • Diana Garden
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 7 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Beaune and Fontainebleau. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Paris, where will spend 5 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.

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 to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Paris
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • place de la Concorde
  • Palais Garnier
  • Champs-Élysées
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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 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 9

Day 9

  • Paris
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 34 min

  • Tuileries Garden
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Les Invalides
  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
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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.

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

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Paris
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 36 min

  • place des Vosges
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • La Villette
  • Le Marais
  • Montmartre
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A visit to Le Marais is a must on the agenda today. This neighborhood 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.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Paris
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Drive 8 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Jardin des plantes
  • Panthéon
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Rue Mouffetard
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Day 11 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Toulouse. 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.

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

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Paris
  • Blois
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Drive 227 km, 3 hours 5 min

  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Sainte Chapelle
  • Louvre Museum
  • Palace of Versailles
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Your itinerary for day 12 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 Blois, 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 Blois. Blois 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 Blois, 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 13

Day 13

  • Blois
  • Limoges
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Drive 244 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin
  • Château de Blois
  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Cheverny
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Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Blois. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Limoges, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Limoges'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 14

Day 14

  • Limoges
  • Toulouse
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Drive 315 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Railway Tourist Haut Quercy
  • La Maison des Abeilles
  • Monkey Forest
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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 Rocamadour. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Toulouse, where you’ll be staying 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.

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

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Toulouse - Departure day
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  • Square Charles de Gaulle
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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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