5-Day France Road Trip from Limoges traveling west to Bordeaux and Carcassonne

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Limoges. You’ll stay in Limoges for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Limoges has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Jardin botanique de l'Evêché. This attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,815 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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, Les Tables du Bistrot. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is Léon - Limoges. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,352 customers.

Locals recommend Le Pont Saint Etienne as one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,081 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 Restaurant Le Glacier. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,111 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 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 The Extraordinary Voyage. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,223 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Dynamic Vienne. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,716 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Limoges is the stunning The machine Traveling in Time. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,187 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans). This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,090 customers.

Locals also recommend suzzi, another of the best restaurants in Bordeaux. Suzzi is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Symbiose. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Connemara to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bordeaux, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Molly Malone's. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Molly Malone's has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

Le Bar à Vin is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,327 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 place de la Bourse. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,462 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular jardin public to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular jardin public is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

The lovely La Cité du Vin is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 21,487 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.2 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.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restaurant La Marquière. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 680 reviews.

The remarkable Brasserie a 4 Temps is another top restaurant in Carcassonne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,551 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Adélaïde is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,584 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Carcassonne, the fantastic Comte Roger. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Celt. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La Métairie. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 756 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Carcassonne and the city of Padirac. You’ll stay in Limoges for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Carcassonne today is Château Comtal. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cité de Carcassonne, an outstanding fortress, in the town of Carcassonne. Around 76,968 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of France, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in France. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

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

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges, Le Bistrot Jourdan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,753 customers.

Locals recommend LE BISTROT GOURMAND as one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges. LE BISTROT GOURMAND is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,442 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is Les Petits Ventres. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,150 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Limoges, Au Bureau Limoges. This popular bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,214 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Le Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 914 customers.

Le Sikaru Beer and Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!

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.

Champ de Juillet is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Limoges. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,965 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Limoges at ESCROCS before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,021 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Table du Couvent for your last chance at a meal in the city of Limoges. The La Table du Couvent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 767 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Geyracois. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 713 customers.

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