France 5-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

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La Grande Fontaine in Saint-Paul de Vence
Map of Ultimate French Riviera Road Trip - 5 Days
Ultimate French Riviera Road Trip - 5 Days

This relaxed, self-drive itinerary travels through some of the best coastal and countryside villages in the French Riviera. Starting and ending in Nice, you'll experience Mediterranean beaches, medieval architecture, local markets, perfumeries, and even hiking trails in the nearby mountains (if you so choose). Stay at a different scenic destination each night for a road-trip adventure you won't soon forget!

Spend a day strolling through Aix-en-Provence
Map of Ultimate Provençal Road Trip - 5 Days
Ultimate Provençal Road Trip - 5 Days

Perhaps no other region encompasses France's exceptional beauty better than Provence. During this five-day self-drive itinerary, you'll experience the highlights with stops in emblematic cities such as Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, as well as traditional villages in the scenic countryside. Finish the adventure in medieval Avignon and a wine tasting in nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Sully sur Loire
Map of Road Trip through Western France: Paris & the Loire Valley - 5 Days
Road Trip through Western France: Paris & the Loire Valley - 5 Days

If you're short on time and want to see Paris and western France, this five-day road trip is the perfect getaway. Start in the City of Lights to haggle with market vendors and view art at the Louvre, then hit the road for the Loire Valley to the south-west. Here, each château is more magnificent than the last, and an endless variety of French wines are waiting for you to taste them. 

Chateau de Ancy-le-Franc
Map of Eastern France Roadtrip: Paris & Burgundy - 5 Days
Eastern France Roadtrip: Paris & Burgundy - 5 Days

This short five-day trip is the perfect way to see highlights of Paris and the nearby countryside on a road trip tour. Start in Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, then head south to Dijon to see resplendent countryside chateaus and a medieval monastery.

Get a quick taste of Bordeaux's best wineries on this five-day French trip
Map of Self-Drive Discovery of Southwestern France: Brugeilles, Brantôme & Bordeaux - 5 Days
Self-Drive Discovery of Southwestern France: Brugeilles, Brantôme & Bordeaux - 5 Days

This five-day French road trip takes you on a quick jaunt around the southwestern region, with an itinerary of outdoor excursions, cultural experiences, and of course, wine tasting. Start in the Auvergne countryside with a hike through the Parc des Volcans. Continue into the Dordogne for an exclusive château visit and hot-air balloon flight, then wind your way through rolling vineyards to reach Bordeaux, where you'll visit a prestigious winery in Saint-Émilion and end with a memorable gourmet dinner.

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