One-Week France Road Trip from Toulouse to Lourdes, Bayonne, Bordeaux, and Perigueux

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

Toulouse has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Pont-Neuf. This attraction is a deck arch bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,845 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 Toulouse, La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,095 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse is Grain De Folie. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 customers.

Locals recommend Le Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

Toulouse also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Toulouse is The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Toulouse is The George and Dragon. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

Locals also enjoy The London Town. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers.

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 Toulouse. 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 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 Basilica of St. Sernin. This much-appreciated minor basilica and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Place Saint-Pierre. This best-rated sightseeing destination 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 Jardin des Plantes to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Jardin des Plantes is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 visitors.

The lovely Grand Rond is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,069 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.5 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 Musée Aeroscopia. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 9,683 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 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 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 Lourdes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Bayonne. You will stay in Bayonne for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lourdes is the amazing Basilica of St. Pius X. This attraction is a minor basilica that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,690 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,163 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Lourdes is the outstanding Grottes de Bétharram. This popular show cave and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,262 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bakera, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bayonne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 327 customers.

Locals also recommend Bar Basque as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bayonne. Bar Basque is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bayonne is Bar Remy. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 419 customers.

After dinner, visit Katie Daly's Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bayonne. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 677 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar du Marché. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

Alternatively, Kubata & Kukubat is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bayonne. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 351 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Bayonne and embark on a scenic drive to Bordeaux, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in 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 Bayonne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful 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.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Parc Mauresque. This attraction is an english garden that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,892 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Dune of Pilat. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 35,111 reviews.

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!

On day 5 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 bordelais. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,855 visitors.

Bordeaux Cathedral is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Bordeaux. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bordeaux is The big bell of Bordeaux. This amazing attraction is a bell tower and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Porte de Bourgogne. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,953 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Porte Cailhau. This city gate is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,609 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 6 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 Perigueux. You’ll stay in Perigueux 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 Perigueux. Perigueux 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 7 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 Gourdon 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 Gourdon 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 Gourdon has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Railway Tourist Haut Quercy. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,626 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Padirac Cave. This pit cave and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,172 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Gourdon, 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 Bistroquet à la Une. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,125 customers.

Locals also recommend Aux Pieds sous la Table, another of the best restaurants in Toulouse. Aux Pieds sous la Table is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 982 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Winter Garden. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 864 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Melting Pot Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Toulouse, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Pub O'Clock. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Pub O'Clock has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,139 customers.

The Four Monkeys 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 1,037 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 8 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Toulouse 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.

Square Charles de Gaulle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Toulouse. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,579 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Toulouse at Le 5 Wine Bar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 867 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Pizzeria Bambino for your last chance at a meal in the city of Toulouse. The Pizzeria Bambino restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Bièrographe. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 657 customers.

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