6-Day France road trip from Lourdes to Toulouse and Bordeaux

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

Lourdes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible funiculaire du pic du Jer. This attraction is a funicular and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,493 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 Lourdes, L'Embarcadère. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,914 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lourdes is Le Navarre. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Locals recommend Eleanor restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lourdes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.

Lourdes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lourdes is Hôtel Alba. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 637 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in France!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Lourdes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Toulouse. You’ll stay in Toulouse for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Lourdes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Lourdes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,163 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. This shrine to the virgin mary and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,217 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Lourdes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Toulouse. Toulouse 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 Au Pois Gourmand restaurant gastronomique. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 4,068 reviews.

The remarkable Oh la vache! is another top restaurant in Toulouse we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,333 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Bapz is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,239 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Toulouse, the fantastic The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Black Lion. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,396 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 3 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Toulouse and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Bordeaux. You will stay in Bordeaux for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Toulouse is the amazing Couvent des Jacobins. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,770 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible minor basilica, Basilica of St. Sernin. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Toulouse is the outstanding Jardin des Plantes. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 visitors.

The spectacular Musée Aeroscopia is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,683 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Toulouse by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Bordeaux, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans), one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,090 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux is Symbiose. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

After dinner, visit The Connemara, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

Alternatively, Le Bar à Vin is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,327 customers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bordeaux, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Bordeaux.

Today you'll explore the city of La Teste-de-Buch. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Plage de l'océan. This incredible attraction is a beach and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,086 visitors.

Beach of La Hume is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of La Teste-de-Buch. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,788 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of La Teste-de-Buch is Parc Mauresque. This amazing attraction is an english garden and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,892 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Observatoire Sainte-Cécile. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,811 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Dune of Pilat. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 35,111 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Bordeaux.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux, like L'Oiseau Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Chai Les Copains is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

Locals enjoy L'Autre Petit Bois, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,474 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux, Café Brun. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Restaurant Le Plana. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

The Houses Of Parliament is another of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 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 Lourdes. You’ll stay in Lourdes 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 Monument aux Girondins to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Monument aux Girondins is a column that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,483 visitors.

The lovely jardin public is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 12,341 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular La Cité du Vin. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 21,487 reviews.

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 Lourdes. Lourdes 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 Café Le Cantegril. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 434 reviews.

The remarkable Hôtel Angelic Lourdes is another top restaurant in Lourdes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Hôtel Roissy, Lourdes is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 661 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lourdes, the fantastic Grand Hôtel Gallia & Londres Bike & NUXE Spa. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 465 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 6 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lourdes 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.

Les Halles is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lourdes. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,871 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lourdes at Hôtel La Source - Lourdes before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 694 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Hôtel Astrid, Lourdes for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lourdes. The Hôtel Astrid, Lourdes restaurant has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Hôtel Saint-Sébastien. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 309 customers.

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