Affordable 7-Day Relaxed France Road Trip Vacation from Bordeaux to Toulouse

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through France begins when you reach Bordeaux, where you’ll stay for a total of 4 nights.

Bordeaux is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Monument aux Girondins. Around 8,483 visitors have rated this fascinating column and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Bordeaux offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans). This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,090 customers.

Suzzi serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Bordeaux has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 reviews.

Symbiose is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 896 customers, Symbiose is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Bordeaux looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at The Connemara, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,896 reviews.

Molly Malone's offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Bordeaux. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Le Bar à Vin. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,327 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in France! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in France!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across France, you'll explore the best attractions in Bordeaux at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Bordeaux, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Porte Cailhau. This incredible city gate has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,609 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in France by seeing another popular site in Bordeaux, the wonderful place de la Bourse. This square is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,609 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable La Cité du Vin. This museum is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous BETASOM. This amazing site is a wonderful submarine base with more than 4,804 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Bordeaux. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, L'Autre Petit Bois. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,474 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Books & Coffee, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Books & Coffee is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 2,243 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Restaurant Melodie. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,499 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Bordeaux and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Café Brun. This vibrant bar is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Restaurant Le Plana. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is The Houses Of Parliament. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. The Houses Of Parliament has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across France, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across France, you'll explore the best attractions in Bordeaux at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Bordeaux, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous parc bordelais. This incredible urban park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,855 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in France by seeing another popular site in Bordeaux, the wonderful Bordeaux Cathedral. This catholic cathedral is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,855 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible The big bell of Bordeaux. This bell tower has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Porte de Bourgogne. This top-tier point of interest is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5,953 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux. This amazing site is a wonderful church building with more than 4,684 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 3 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in France. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Bordeaux itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through France extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Bordeaux. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Le Confidentiel. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at A Cantina Comptoir Corse, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. A Cantina Comptoir Corse is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 1,274 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Le K Baroque. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Bordeaux and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Sherlock Holmes Pub. This vibrant bar is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Chez Dupont. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is The Cock And Bull. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. The Cock And Bull has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 773 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 3 of your relaxed road trip across France, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 4 of your easy and relaxed road trip through France gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Moissac. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Toulouse, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 2 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Saint-Pierre Abbey in Moissac is waiting for you. This museum has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,475 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Moissac has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Toulouse. In Toulouse, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in France.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Montauban is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is Oh la vache!, one of the best restaurants in Montauban. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,333 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Oh la vache!

Locals also recommend Bapz as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Bapz as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,239 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. La Cantine Des Sales Gosses is another of the most popular places to eat in Montauban. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,095 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery. The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is The Black Lion. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,396 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through France!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across France, you'll explore the best attractions in Toulouse at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Toulouse, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Basilica of St. Sernin. This incredible minor basilica has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,287 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in France by seeing another popular site in Toulouse, the wonderful Place Saint-Pierre. This top-tier point of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 travelers.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in France. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Toulouse itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through France extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Toulouse. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, CERISE - Le Café. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Allegory Coffee Bar, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Allegory Coffee Bar is rated 4.7 stars out of 5 by 705 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Grain De Folie. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Toulouse and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular The George and Dragon. This vibrant bar is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular The London Town. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Melting Pot Pub. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Melting Pot Pub has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,364 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across France, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 6 of your easy and relaxed road trip through France gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Toulouse. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Bordeaux, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Square Charles de Gaulle is waiting for you. This park has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,579 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Pont-Neuf. This unique deck arch bridge is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,845 visitors.

Don’t forget to make a stop at the incredible Jardin des Plantes. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,847 visitors, this park is one of the top sights to visit in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Grand Rond. This popular urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,069 people.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Toulouse has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in France.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Blagnac is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is Le Michel's, one of the best restaurants in Blagnac. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,235 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Le Michel's.

Locals also recommend La P'tite Brasserie as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at La P'tite Brasserie as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like La Comtesse. La Comtesse is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 732 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is VINTAGE BAR - Rhumerie & Pub. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 693 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Ô p'tit Bahut. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Ô p'tit Bahut is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 473 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through France!

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip in France is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Bordeaux.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Bordeaux once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in France on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Jardin public is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Bordeaux. This top sight is a popular urban park, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 7 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Bordeaux or just grab something light to keep you going.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Bordeaux and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 7-day relaxed road trip in France is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.