9-Day France Road Trip from Lourdes traveling north to Carcassonne, Toulouse, Limoges, and Blois

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 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 Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,163 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. This shrine to the virgin mary and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,217 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!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Carcassonne and the city of Toulouse. You’ll stay in Toulouse for 1 night.

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 Musée Aeroscopia for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Toulouse. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,683 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Couvent des Jacobins in the city of Toulouse. This attraction, a stunning church, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,770 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Toulouse, The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

The London Town is a popular bar 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.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Toulouse and embark on a scenic drive to Limoges, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. 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 Square Charles de Gaulle. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,579 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Basilica of St. Sernin. This attraction, a beloved minor basilica, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,287 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Padirac Cave. This attraction is a pit cave that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,172 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Brasserie Michard. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 227 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Sikaru Beer and Bar, another of the best restaurants in Limoges. Le Sikaru Beer and Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kope Un2. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 181 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L'Irlandais to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Limoges, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,536 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O'BRIEN TAVERN Irish Pub Limoges. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. O'BRIEN TAVERN Irish Pub Limoges has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

L'Atelier - Limoges 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 521 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 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Limoges and embark on a scenic drive to Blois, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Limoges and Centre-Loire Valley 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.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château de Valençay. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,125 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château de Cheverny. This château and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,031 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Château de Chambord. This château and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 visitors.

The lovely Château de Blois is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 15,926 visitors have left this château an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Centre-Loire Valley, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Blois. When you arrive in Blois 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 Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 160 customers.

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

One of the best places to visit today in Auzouer-en-Touraine is the amazing Guillaume and Mathieu PLOU. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 450 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Château du Clos Lucé. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,292 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Auzouer-en-Touraine is the outstanding Chapel of Saint-Hubert. This popular church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 444 visitors.

The spectacular Château d'Amboise is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating château and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,016 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Château de Chenonceau. This attraction is a popular château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,253 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Auzouer-en-Touraine 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 Poitiers, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Minute Blonde Poitiers, one of the best restaurants in the city of Poitiers. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 207 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Palais de la Bière, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Poitiers. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 466 customers.

Alternatively, Cluricaume Café. Is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Poitiers. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 386 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Poitiers 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 Poitiers 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 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 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 The big bell of Bordeaux. This bell tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,871 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Porte Cailhau. This city gate and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,609 visitors.

The lovely miroir d'eau is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,462 visitors have left this reflecting pool an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful place de la Bourse is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Bordeaux. This point of interest is a square rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 16,251 reviews.

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!

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 Bordeaux Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Tour Pey-Berland. This tower and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,070 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 parc bordelais. This attraction is an urban park rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,855 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!