7-Day France road trip from Pau to Bordeaux and Toulouse

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

Pau has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible place Clémenceau. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,641 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 Pau, Restaurant Le Canard Royal. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pau is L'Opéra. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

Locals recommend Le Berry as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pau. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,274 customers.

Pau also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pau is Le Garage. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,953 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Pau is The Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Locals also enjoy Au Fût et à mesure. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in France!

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Pau 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 Pau and Duras 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 Pau. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc Beaumont. This attraction is a green space that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,112 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Pau 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 Duras has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Castle of the Dukes of Duras. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,001 visitors.

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

On day 3 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience two destinations, Lormont and La Teste-de-Buch. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Bordeaux, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the town of Lormont is La Cité du Vin. This amazing attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 visitors.

This day is also your chance to visit Dune of Pilat in the city of La Teste-de-Buch. Dune of Pilat is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 35,111 visitors.

You can also make your new day in France more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of France’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Bordeaux.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like L'Oiseau Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Chai Les Copains is one of the top restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux is L'Autre Petit Bois. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,474 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux, Café Brun. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Bordeaux, we recommend the cocktails at Restaurant Le Plana. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux is The Houses Of Parliament. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Bordeaux!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Montauban. 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 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Montauban’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Montauban, start your day with a visit to the amazing Port Canal. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Botanical Garden. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,604 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular place Nationale to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular place Nationale is a square that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,209 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Montauban 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 Au Pois Gourmand restaurant gastronomique. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 4,068 reviews.

The remarkable Oh la vache! is another top restaurant in Toulouse we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,333 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Bapz is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,239 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 Black Lion. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,396 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Toulouse, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Toulouse.

Today you'll explore the city of Toulouse. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Place Saint-Pierre. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,139 visitors.

Couvent des Jacobins is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Toulouse. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,770 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Toulouse is Pont-Neuf. This amazing attraction is a deck arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,845 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Jardin des Plantes. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 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 Toulouse.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Toulouse, like La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,095 customers.

CERISE - Le Café is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Toulouse. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Locals enjoy Allegory Coffee Bar, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Toulouse. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

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

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The London Town. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers.

Melting Pot Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Toulouse. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of Toulouse and the city of Carcassonne. You’ll stay in Pau for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Toulouse today is Square Charles de Gaulle. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,579 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Basilica of St. Sernin, an outstanding minor basilica, in the city of Toulouse. Around 11,287 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 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 Château Comtal for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Carcassonne. This popular attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

This outstanding fortress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Pau, Restaurant Cotes & Mer. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 835 customers.

Locals recommend Le Henri IV as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pau. Le Henri IV is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 751 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pau is Gueuleton - Pau. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 696 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Pau, Snug. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Winfield Café. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 791 customers.

L'Imparfait is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Pau. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 152 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Pau 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.

Kofu Japanese Garden is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pau. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 361 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pau at Le Café du Passage before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 833 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ô PETIT PAÙ for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pau. The Ô PETIT PAÙ restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 570 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Poulet à 3 Pattes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

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