5-Day France Road Trip from Pau traveling north to Bordeaux and Bayonne

Pau 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 Pau, L'Opéra. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pau is Le Garage. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,953 customers.

Locals recommend Le Berry as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pau. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,274 customers.

Pau also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pau is The Galway. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Pau is Au Fût et à mesure. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 585 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 Pau 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 Pau 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 Pau. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc Beaumont. This attraction is a green space that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,112 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible place Clémenceau. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,641 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Pau is the stunning Funiculaire de Pau. This funicular and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,020 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 Symbiose, another of the best restaurants in Bordeaux. Symbiose is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at L'Oiseau Bleu. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 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.

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!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Pau and the city of La Teste-de-Buch. You’ll stay in Bayonne for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Pau today is jardin public. This excellent attraction is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing place de la Bourse, an outstanding square, in the city of Pau. Around 16,251 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Pau is miroir d'eau. This amazing attraction is a reflecting pool and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bayonne, Katie Daly's Irish Pub. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 677 customers.

Locals recommend Bar du Marché as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bayonne. Bar du Marché is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bayonne is Bakera. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 327 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bayonne, Kubata & Kukubat. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 351 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Bayonne and embark on a scenic drive to Pau, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bayonne and Lourdes 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 Bayonne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Bayonne Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,743 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Basque Museum in Bayonne. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,208 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bayonne is the stunning L'Atelier du Chocolat - Musée du Chocolat. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,275 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Pau and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Lourdes has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,163 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Basilica of St. Pius X. This minor basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,690 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Grottes de Bétharram. This show cave and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,262 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lourdes, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Pau. When you arrive in Pau 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 Restaurant Cotes & Mer. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 835 customers.

Locals also recommend Ô PETIT PAÙ, another of the best restaurants in Pau. Ô PETIT PAÙ is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 570 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Poulet à 3 Pattes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 735 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Snug to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Pau, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like New Red Lion. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. New Red Lion has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 493 customers.

V and B Pau is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 224 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!

Day 5 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Pau 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.

Parc Beaumont is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pau. This green space and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the place Clémenceau square is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.4 out of 5-star rating from 1,641 reviews.

You can also stop at Funiculaire de Pau funicular to capture the beauty and wonder of Pau one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,020 travelers.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pau at Au Fût et à mesure before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurant Le SUD for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pau. The Restaurant Le SUD restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Dauphin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 510 customers.

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