9-Day France road trip from Lourdes to Toulouse, Nimes, Carcassonne, 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 9-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 Toulouse. You’ll stay in Toulouse 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 Basilica of St. Pius X. This much-appreciated minor basilica and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,690 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.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Grottes de Bétharram to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Grottes de Bétharram is a show cave that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,262 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 Toulouse. Toulouse 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 Cantine Des Sales Gosses. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,095 reviews.

The remarkable Grain De Folie is another top restaurant in Toulouse we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Toulouse, the fantastic The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The George and Dragon. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The London Town. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 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 Toulouse and embark on a scenic drive to Nimes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in 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 Toulouse. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful promenade of Peyrou. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,308 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Arc de Triomphe. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,323 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Toulouse is the stunning Comedy Square. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,883 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated square in Toulouse. The popular esplanade Charles de Gaulle is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,915 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable 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.

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!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nimes, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Nimes.

Today you'll explore the city of Arles. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Alpilles Natural Regional Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,184 visitors.

Château des Baux-de-Provence is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Arles. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Arles is Carrières des Lumières. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 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 Nimes.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes, like Les Caves de Bernis. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nimes, L'Instant T. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Prolé. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Barberousse Nîmes is another of the best bars in the city of Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 425 customers.

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

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

One of the best places to visit today in Arles is the amazing Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. As such, over 70,230 people visit Musée départemental de l'Arles antique yearly. This attraction is an archaeological museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,817 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Roman Theatre of Arles. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Arles is the outstanding Arles Amphitheatre. This popular roman amphitheatre and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors. Approximately 70,230 travelers come to Arles every year to see the stunning Musée départemental de l'Arles antique with their own eyes.

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

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of Carcassonne and the city of Toulouse. You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Carcassonne today is Château Comtal. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cité de Carcassonne, an outstanding fortress, in the city of Carcassonne. Around 76,968 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 Jardin des Plantes for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Toulouse. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 visitors.

This outstanding minor basilica has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 travelers.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Bordeaux, Symbiose. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Connemara. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Molly Malone's is a popular bar 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.

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

On day 7 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 Porte de Bourgogne. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5,953 visitors.

Porte Cailhau is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Bordeaux. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,609 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bordeaux is place de la Bourse. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic La Cité du Vin. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 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 8 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 Monument aux Girondins. This much-appreciated column and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,483 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating jardin public. This urban park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,341 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular parc bordelais to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular parc bordelais is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,855 visitors.

The lovely Bordeaux Cathedral is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 10,591 visitors have left this catholic cathedral 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 The big bell of Bordeaux. This attraction is a bell tower rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 4,871 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 9 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!