7-Day France Road Trip from Carcassonne traveling west to Pau, Bordeaux, Perigueux, and Toulouse

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

Carcassonne has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Carcassonne Castle Panorama View Point. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 467 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.

Carcassonne also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Carcassonne. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Pau. You’ll stay in Pau for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Carcassonne’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Carcassonne, start your day with a visit to the amazing Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,201 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Château Comtal. This castle and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,823 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Cité de Carcassonne to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Cité de Carcassonne is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

The lovely Basilique Saint Nazaire is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,146 visitors have left this church average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Carcassonne has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Pau. Pau 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 L'Opéra. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 537 reviews.

The remarkable Le Berry is another top restaurant in Pau we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,274 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Cotes & Mer is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 835 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Pau, the fantastic Le Garage. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,953 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Galway. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Au Fût et à mesure. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 585 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Rise and shine on day 3 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 Bayonne 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.

Wave goodbye to Bayonne 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 Bayonne has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Rocher de la vierge. This attraction is a rock that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,700 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bayonne, 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!

Day 4 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 Bordeaux and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Perigueux. You will stay in Perigueux for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bordeaux is the amazing Bordeaux Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, place de la Bourse. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bordeaux is the outstanding miroir d'eau. This popular reflecting pool and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

The spectacular jardin public is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,341 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic La Cité du Vin. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Bordeaux 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 Perigueux, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Périgueux and embark on a scenic drive to Toulouse, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Périgueux and Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac 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 Périgueux. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Périgueux Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,128 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible VESUNNA, Gallo-Roman Museum. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,846 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Périgueux is the stunning Square des Arènes. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,112 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac 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 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14,047 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château de Beynac. This castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,517 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated The Marqueyssac gardens. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,131 visitors.

The lovely Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,985 visitors have left this museum an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Toulouse. When you arrive in Toulouse 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 La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,095 customers.

Locals also recommend Grain De Folie, another of the best restaurants in Toulouse. Grain De Folie is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 517 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Toulouse, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The George and Dragon. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The George and Dragon has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

The London Town is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 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 6 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Toulouse. 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 Toulouse’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Toulouse, start your day with a visit to the amazing Pont-Neuf. This much-appreciated deck arch bridge and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,845 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Place Saint-Pierre. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,139 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Musée Aeroscopia to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Musée Aeroscopia is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,683 visitors.

The lovely Basilica of St. Sernin is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,287 visitors have left this minor basilica 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 Jardin des Plantes. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 9,847 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Toulouse 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 7 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Carcassonne 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.

Portail des Jacobins is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Carcassonne. This gate and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 296 visitors.

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

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