8-Day France Road Trip from Carcassonne to Valence, Auxerre, Paris, and Limoges

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 Portail des Jacobins. This attraction is a gate and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 296 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 8-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 Valence. You’ll stay in Valence 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 proche cité. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,102 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 Basilique Saint Nazaire to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Basilique Saint Nazaire is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

The lovely Cité de Carcassonne is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 76,968 visitors have left this fortress average ratings of 4.7 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 Valence. Valence 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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Valence and embark on a scenic drive to Auxerre, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Valence and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Valence. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc Jouvet. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,363 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Fontaine monumentale. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 810 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Valence is the stunning Musée de Valence, art et archéologie. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 625 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Auxerre. When you arrive in Auxerre you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Carcassonne and the city of Paris. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

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 place de la Concorde in the city of Paris for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Paris is the outstanding Tuileries Garden. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors, this garden deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Calbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Carcassonne. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Arc de Triomphe. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,743,823 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a triumphal arch and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors.

Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Carcassonne. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Carcassonne is Champ de Mars. This amazing attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Le Train Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

The Bombardier is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

Locals enjoy Jules Verne, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Limoges for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Carcassonne today is Louvre Museum. This excellent attraction is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Each year, Louvre Museum attracts over 2,825,000 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Musée d'Orsay, an outstanding art museum, in the city of Carcassonne. Around 71,115 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Musée d'Orsay's popularity, more than 3,651,616 people stop by Musée d'Orsay to explore it.

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 could then travel to Louvre Museum for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Approximately 2,825,000 people visit Ile-de-France every year to see the fantastic Louvre Museum.

This outstanding art museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 travelers.

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, L'Irlandais. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,536 customers.

Locals recommend O'BRIEN TAVERN Irish Pub Limoges as one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges. O'BRIEN TAVERN Irish Pub Limoges is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is L'Atelier - Limoges. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 521 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Limoges and embark on a scenic drive to Carcassonne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Limoges and Toulouse 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.

Wave goodbye to Carcassonne 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 Toulouse has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Basilica of St. Sernin. This attraction is a minor basilica that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,287 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Grand Rond. This urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,069 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Jardin des Plantes. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 visitors.

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

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 8 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.

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!