5-Day France road trip from Limoges to Bordeaux and Carcassonne

Limoges has many popular destinations you can explore.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges, Brasserie Michard. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is Le Sikaru Beer and Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

Limoges also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Limoges is L'Irlandais. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,536 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Limoges is O'BRIEN TAVERN Irish Pub Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

Locals also enjoy L'Atelier - Limoges. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 521 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in France!

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Limoges and embark on a scenic drive to Bordeaux, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Limoges and New Aquitaine before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Limoges. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Jardin botanique de l'Evêché. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,815 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Park Zoo Reynou. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,827 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Limoges is the stunning Limoges Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,596 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in New Aquitaine, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bordeaux. When you arrive in Bordeaux you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like suzzi. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Oiseau Bleu, another of the best restaurants in Bordeaux. L'Oiseau Bleu is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Chai Les Copains. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Symbiose to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bordeaux, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Connemara. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Connemara has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Molly Malone's is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in France, and look forward to more great days to come!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Bordeaux. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Carcassonne. You’ll stay in Carcassonne for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bordeaux’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bordeaux, start your day with a visit to the amazing jardin public. This much-appreciated urban park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating La Cité du Vin. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular place de la Bourse to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular place de la Bourse is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors.

The lovely miroir d'eau is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,462 visitors have left this reflecting pool average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bordeaux has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Carcassonne. Carcassonne offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 4 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Carcassonne and the city of Gourdon. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Carcassonne is the amazing Château Comtal. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Carcassonne is another excellent way to spend your new day in France. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of France’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to France’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of France’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Padirac Cave in the city of Gourdon for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a pit cave and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,172 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Limoges.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kope Un2, one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 181 customers.

After dinner, visit Brasserie Michard, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Sikaru Beer and Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

Alternatively, Barberousse Limoges is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 458 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!

Day 5 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Limoges before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Jardin botanique de l'Evêché is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Limoges. This botanical garden and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,815 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Park Zoo Reynou park is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.2 out of 5-star rating from 2,827 reviews.

You can also stop at Limoges Cathedral catholic cathedral to capture the beauty and wonder of Limoges one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,596 travelers.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Limoges and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You’ll then say farewell to Limoges. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!