5-Day France road trip from Limoges to Bordeaux and Cahors

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

Limoges has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Champ de Juillet. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,965 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 Limoges, Les Tables du Bistrot. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is Léon - Limoges. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,352 customers.

Locals recommend Le Pont Saint Etienne as one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,081 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 Restaurant Le Glacier. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,111 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-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 Bordeaux, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Limoges and Saint-Émilion 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 Limoges Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,596 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Jardin botanique de l'Evêché. This attraction, a beloved botanical garden, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,815 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Limoges is the stunning Chateau de Châlucet. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,033 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Limoges 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 Saint-Émilion has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,946 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Saint-Émilion, 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 Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans). This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,090 customers.

Locals also recommend suzzi, another of the best restaurants in Bordeaux. Suzzi is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Symbiose. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Connemara to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bordeaux, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Molly Malone's. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Molly Malone's has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

Le Bar à Vin is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,327 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 3 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 Cahors. You’ll stay in Cahors 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 La Cité du Vin to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular La Cité du Vin is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 visitors.

The lovely place de la Bourse is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 16,251 visitors have left this square 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 miroir d'eau. This attraction is a reflecting pool rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 14,462 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 Cahors. Cahors 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 4 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 Padirac and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Limoges. You will stay in Limoges for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Padirac is the amazing Padirac Cave. This attraction is a pit cave that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,172 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Bistrot Jourdan, one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,753 customers.

Locals also recommend LE BISTROT GOURMAND as one of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges. LE BISTROT GOURMAND is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,442 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limoges is Les Petits Ventres. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,150 customers.

After dinner, visit Au Bureau Limoges, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,214 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 914 customers.

Alternatively, Le Sikaru Beer and Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Limoges. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

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

Day 5 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.

Parc Victor Thuillat is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Limoges. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 851 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Limoges at ESCROCS before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,021 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Table du Couvent for your last chance at a meal in the city of Limoges. The La Table du Couvent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 767 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Geyracois. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 713 customers.

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