One-Week France Road Trip from Lourdes traveling east to Carcassonne, Nimes, 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.

Lourdes 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 Lourdes. 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 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 Grottes de Bétharram. This much-appreciated show cave and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,262 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,163 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 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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Carcassonne and embark on a scenic drive to Nimes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Carcassonne and Arles 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 Carcassonne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Cité de Carcassonne. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Château Comtal. This attraction, a beloved castle, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,823 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Carcassonne is the stunning Basilique Saint Nazaire. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Arles 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 Arles has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable L'espace Van Gogh. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,003 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Roman Theatre of Arles. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,900 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

The lovely Château des Baux-de-Provence is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,346 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Carrières des Lumières is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Arles. This point of interest is a top-tier point of interest rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 22,791 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Arles, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Nimes. When you arrive in Nimes 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 L'Instant T. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

Locals also recommend Gard O Wine, another of the best restaurants in Nimes. Gard O Wine is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit O’Flaherty’s to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nimes, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

La bonne mousse is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 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 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Nimes 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 Nimes 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 Nimes. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Jardin de La Fontaine. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,878 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Musée de la Romanité. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,534 visitors. Musée de la Romanité welcomes around 25,271 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nimes is the stunning Espeisses Woods. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,395 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Toulouse 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 Grand Rond. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,069 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Jardin des Plantes. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,847 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Musée Aeroscopia. This museum and travel destination is 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 an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 5 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 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 Bordeaux is the amazing La Cité du Vin. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible city gate, Porte Cailhau. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,609 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 place de la Bourse is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,251 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic place du Parlement. This attraction is a popular square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,489 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 Bordeaux, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try suzzi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Oiseau Bleu as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. L'Oiseau Bleu is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux is Chai Les Copains. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

After dinner, visit Symbiose, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Connemara. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Alternatively, Molly Malone's is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

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

On day 6 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 Bordeaux. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Parc de Bourran. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,592 visitors.

Parc bordelais is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Bordeaux. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,855 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bordeaux is Bordeaux Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tour Pey-Berland. This tower and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,070 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic BETASOM. This submarine base is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,804 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 Restaurant Melodie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,499 customers.

Le Confidentiel is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers.

Locals enjoy Le K Baroque, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

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

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Houses Of Parliament. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers.

Sherlock Holmes Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,224 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 7 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 jardin public. This much-appreciated urban park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Monument aux Girondins. This column and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,483 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular The big bell of Bordeaux to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular The big bell of Bordeaux is a bell tower that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 visitors.

The lovely Porte de Bourgogne is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,953 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.2 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 Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux. This attraction is a church building rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 4,684 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.

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