One-Week France Road Trip from Limoges to Poitiers, Paris, Tours, and Bordeaux and surrounding area

Limoges 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 Limoges, Brasserie Michard. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is Le Sikaru Beer and Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 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 L'Atelier - Limoges. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 521 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 Poitiers, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Limoges 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 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.

When you're done with your sightseeing in New Aquitaine, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Poitiers. When you arrive in Poitiers 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 Minute Blonde Poitiers. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 207 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Palais de la Bière to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Poitiers, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,034 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Taverne Du Geek. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Taverne Du Geek has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 466 customers.

Cluricaume Café. 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 386 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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Poitiers and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Poitiers and Paris 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 Poitiers. 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 best-rated sightseeing destination 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 top-tier point of interest, 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 Poitiers is the stunning Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers. This church building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,103 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Paris 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 Paris has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Eiffel Tower. This attraction is a lattice tower that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 visitors. Around 6,207,303 people visit Eiffel Tower every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Champ de Mars. This urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Approximately 3,651,616 people visit this attraction every year.

The lovely Tuileries Garden is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 92,172 visitors have left this garden an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Paris, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Paris. When you arrive in Paris 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 Guy Savoy. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Le Calbar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Little Red Door has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 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 4 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Paris. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Tours. You’ll stay in Tours for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Paris’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Paris, start your day with a visit to the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg. This much-appreciated urban park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Louvre Museum. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Louvre Museum welcomes 2,825,000 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Sacré-Cœur to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Sacré-Cœur is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Every year, around 11,000,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Arc de Triomphe is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 193,235 visitors have left this triumphal arch average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 2,743,823 visits every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Paris has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Tours. Tours 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 LA MAISON DES HALLES. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 636 reviews.

The remarkable Le Turon is another top restaurant in Tours we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Casse-Cailloux is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 316 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tours, the fantastic Bar Le Corsaire. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Pale. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La réserve. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 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 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Tours 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 Tours and Bordeaux 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 Tours. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Château de Villandry. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,506 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Tours Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,212 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Tours is the stunning Jardin botanique de Tours. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,560 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable La Cité du Vin. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible place de la Bourse. This square and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,251 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

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

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bordeaux, 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 6 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 Toulouse. You will stay in Toulouse for 1 night. 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 Musée Aeroscopia. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,683 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible bridge, pont Saint-Pierre de Toulouse. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,086 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Toulouse is the outstanding Pont-Neuf. This popular deck arch bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,845 visitors.

The spectacular Square Charles de Gaulle is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,579 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 Toulouse, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Cantine Des Sales Gosses, one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,095 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse is Le Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

After dinner, visit The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Toulouse. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

Alternatively, The London Town is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Toulouse. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 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 Limoges. You’ll stay in Limoges 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 Musée des Augustins. This much-appreciated art museum and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,771 visitors. Each year, around 95,701 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jardin des Plantes. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,847 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Grand Rond to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Grand Rond is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,069 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.

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 Limoges. Limoges 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 Kope Un2. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 181 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Limoges, the fantastic Brasserie Michard. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Sikaru Beer and Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Barberousse Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 458 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 8 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.

Jardin botanique de l'Evêché is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Limoges. This botanical garden and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,815 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Park Zoo Reynou park is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.2 out of 5-star rating from 2,827 reviews.

You can also stop at Limoges Cathedral catholic cathedral to capture the beauty and wonder of Limoges one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,596 travelers.

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

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