{"id":161036,"date":"2026-05-14T19:57:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=161036"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:29:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:29:05","slug":"france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"France Roadtrip: The Ultimate 14-Day Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>France is a country you simply can&#8217;t help falling in love with \u2014 even if you try not to. Just stop at any petrol station, order an espresso and a croissant, and suddenly you&#8217;ll understand why this nation is so fiercely committed to the art of living well.<\/p>\n\n<p>And this <strong>France roadtrip<\/strong> route is an absolute belter. France has a brilliant motorway network (though you&#8217;ll pay for it \u2014 more on that later \ud83d\ude05), the distances between cities are manageable, and accommodation in smaller towns is surprisingly affordable. No gruelling eight-hour drives, no sleeping in the car at a service station \u2014 just a civilised road trip with wine and cheese at every turn.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll find a complete itinerary for a <strong>14-day roadtrip to France<\/strong> \u2014 from Paris through the Loire Valley ch\u00e2teaux, wine-soaked Bordeaux, sun-drenched Provence, all the way to the French Riviera and alpine Annecy. I&#8217;ll tell you where to stay, where to stop for lunch, how much it&#8217;ll all cost, and what you can happily skip. Let&#8217;s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#When_to_go_on_a_France_roadtrip_and_how_to_prepare\" >When to go on a France roadtrip and how to prepare<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Getting_there_and_transport\" >Getting there and transport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_and_how_much_14_days_in_France_costs\" >Where to stay and how much 14 days in France costs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Rough_budget_for_14_days_for_two\" >Rough budget for 14 days (for two)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Days_1_and_2_Paris_%E2%80%94_a_classic_that_never_gets_old\" >Days 1 and 2. Paris \u2014 a classic that never gets old<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Paris\" >Where to stay in Paris<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_3_Versailles_and_heading_to_the_Loire\" >Day 3. Versailles and heading to the Loire<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_the_Loire\" >Where to stay in the Loire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_4_Loire_Valley_chateaux_%E2%80%94_a_real-life_fairytale\" >Day 4. Loire Valley ch\u00e2teaux \u2014 a real-life fairytale<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_5_Driving_to_Bordeaux\" >Day 5. Driving to Bordeaux<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Bordeaux\" >Where to stay in Bordeaux<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_6_Bordeaux_%E2%80%94_wine_and_Saint-Emilion\" >Day 6. Bordeaux \u2014 wine and Saint-\u00c9milion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-2\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_7_Dune_du_Pilat_%E2%80%94_Europes_largest_sand_dune\" >Day 7. Dune du Pilat \u2014 Europe&#8217;s largest sand dune<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Carcassonne\" >Where to stay in Carcassonne<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_8_Carcassonne_%E2%80%94_a_fairytale_medieval_fortress\" >Day 8. Carcassonne \u2014 a fairytale medieval fortress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-3\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_9_Provence_%E2%80%94_Avignon_and_surrounding_villages\" >Day 9. Provence \u2014 Avignon and surrounding villages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Provence\" >Where to stay in Provence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_10_Provence_%E2%80%94_Aix-en-Provence_and_on_to_Marseille\" >Day 10. Provence \u2014 Aix-en-Provence and on to Marseille<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Marseille\" >Where to stay in Marseille<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_11_Marseille_and_the_Calanques\" >Day 11. Marseille and the Calanques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-4\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_12_French_Riviera_%E2%80%94_Nice_and_Monaco\" >Day 12. French Riviera \u2014 Nice and Monaco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Nice\" >Where to stay in Nice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_13_Annecy_%E2%80%94_the_Venice_of_the_Alps\" >Day 13. Annecy \u2014 the Venice of the Alps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Annecy\" >Where to stay in Annecy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_14_Lyon_%E2%80%94_the_gastronomic_grand_finale\" >Day 14. Lyon \u2014 the gastronomic grand finale<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Lyon\" >Where to stay in Lyon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Practical_tips_to_finish\" >Practical tips to finish<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Finding_flights\" >Finding flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Hiring_a_car\" >Hiring a car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Dont_forget_travel_insurance\" >Don&#8217;t forget travel insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Mobile_data\" >Mobile data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-roadtrip-14-day-itinerary\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_a_France_roadtrip\" >Frequently asked questions about a France roadtrip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Paris \u2192 Versailles \u2192 Loire Valley \u2192 Bordeaux \u2192 Dune du Pilat \u2192 Carcassonne \u2192 Provence \u2192 Marseille \u2192 Nice \u2192 Monaco \u2192 Annecy \u2192 Lyon<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 14 days, roughly 2,200 km in total<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Best time to go:<\/strong> May\u2013June or September\u2013October (fewer tourists, pleasant temperatures, lavender blooms in June)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Car:<\/strong> Hire through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a> \u2014 a smaller car will do, as parking in France can be a real challenge<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Budget:<\/strong> Roughly \u20ac2,200\u20133,200 per person for 14 days (excluding flights), depending on accommodation style<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tolls:<\/strong> Expect \u20ac80\u2013120 for the entire route (paid at toll gates along the way)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Must-see:<\/strong> Dune du Pilat, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/marseille-france\/\">Marseille<\/a> and its calanques, Proven\u00e7al villages, Monaco for a few hours<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Food:<\/strong> France is a paradise for foodies \u2014 increase your food budget, it&#8217;s worth every penny<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Download offline maps and keep some cash in the car for toll gates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go_on_a_France_roadtrip_and_how_to_prepare\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go_on_a_France_roadtrip_and_how_to_prepare\"><\/span>When to go on a France roadtrip and how to prepare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>France is a year-round destination, but there are two ideal windows for a roadtrip. <strong>May and June<\/strong> are absolutely perfect \u2014 the days are long, nature is in full bloom, tourist crowds are still thin, and in Provence the lavender fields start flowering (full bloom is usually late June). <strong>September and early October<\/strong> are the second sweet spot \u2014 the heat has died down, the sea is still warm enough for swimming, and the grape harvest is in full swing.<\/p>\n\n<p>Avoid July and August if you can. The whole of France goes on holiday (the French famously enjoy very generous annual leave), the Riviera is bursting at the seams, prices soar, and finding parking in Nice or Marseille becomes a nightmare. \ud83d\ude05 Also worth noting \u2014 in August, the motorways around Lyon regularly descend into absolute gridlock as all of Paris returns from the south.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_there_and_transport\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_there_and_transport\"><\/span>Getting there and transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Flights<\/strong> to Paris from London are plentiful and affordable \u2014 budget airlines like easyJet and Ryanair offer return flights from as little as \u00a330\u201350, and in regular season you&#8217;ll typically pay \u00a350\u2013100. You&#8217;ll land at Charles de Gaulle (CDG), where you can pick up your hire car straight away.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For the return flight,<\/strong> I&#8217;d recommend flying out of Lyon \u2014 that way you avoid driving the car all the way back to Paris and the whole roadtrip forms a neat loop. Flights from Lyon to London are similarly priced to the Paris ones.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Hire a car for the entire trip.<\/strong> Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have had consistently great experiences with <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a>, which we use all over the world \u2014 they compare deals from all providers so you can pick the best price. For France, a smaller car is ideal (parking spaces in historic town centres are ridiculously tight) \u2014 and definitely go for an automatic, as manuals on steep hills and roundabouts will just add unnecessary stress. Expect to pay around <strong>\u20ac25\u201345 per day<\/strong> depending on the season.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> France has a toll system \u2014 you pay at gates as you go along the motorways. For our entire route, that comes to roughly <strong>\u20ac80\u2013120<\/strong>. Most gates accept cards, but occasionally you&#8217;ll hit an older one that only takes coins. Keep a few euros in cash just in case. Petrol costs around \u20ac1.70\u20131.90 per litre.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>eSIM:<\/strong> For mobile data while travelling, I&#8217;d recommend an eSIM from <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/holafly-esim-review-travel\/\">Holafly<\/a> \u2014 it works reliably across all of France and saves you the hassle of buying a local SIM. Although EU roaming covers UK travellers post-Brexit to some extent, check your provider&#8217;s terms \u2014 an eSIM gives you peace of mind with fast data throughout.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_and_how_much_14_days_in_France_costs\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_and_how_much_14_days_in_France_costs\"><\/span>Where to stay and how much 14 days in France costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Accommodation is probably the biggest line item in your budget, but here&#8217;s the good news \u2014 <strong>outside Paris and the French Riviera, prices are surprisingly reasonable.<\/strong> Small hotels and B&#038;Bs in Provence, the Loire Valley, or around Bordeaux offer gorgeous rooms with that quintessentially French charm for \u20ac60\u2013100 a night. Paris, on the other hand, rarely drops below \u20ac120 for a decent central room, and Nice in season is much the same.<\/p>\n\n<p>My recommendation: <strong>mix up your accommodation types.<\/strong> In Paris, stay centrally (you&#8217;ll spend more on the room but save on transport and time). In smaller towns, look for chambre d&#8217;h\u00f4tes (French B&#038;Bs) or small boutique hotels. In the countryside, they&#8217;re often wonderful \u2014 and the owner will frequently recommend a restaurant where the locals eat.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rough_budget_for_14_days_for_two\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rough_budget_for_14_days_for_two\"><\/span>Rough budget for 14 days (for two)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> \u20ac1,200\u20132,000 (13 nights, mix of cheaper and pricier spots)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Car + petrol + tolls:<\/strong> \u20ac600\u2013900<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Food and drink:<\/strong> \u20ac700\u20131,200 (if you eat out for both lunch and dinner)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tickets and activities:<\/strong> \u20ac150\u2013250<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Total:<\/strong> Roughly \u20ac2,650\u20134,350 for two, or <strong>approximately \u00a31,100\u20131,850 per person<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Money-saving tip:<\/strong> France has a brilliant picnic culture \u2014 every town has markets, bakeries, and cheese shops. Grab a baguette, some camembert, cured ham, and a bottle of ros\u00e9, sit on a bench with a ch\u00e2teau view, and you&#8217;ve got a lunch for \u20ac10 for two that&#8217;s better than half the restaurants out there. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an <strong>overview of the entire route<\/strong> \u2014 where you&#8217;ll drive and where you&#8217;ll sleep each night. If you have less time, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=161124\">7-day France roadtrip version<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Route and transfer<\/th><th>Where to sleep<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Arrive in Paris, explore the city classics<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/jeanne-d-39-arc-paris.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Paris<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\u20134<\/td><td>Paris \u2192 Versailles \u2192 Loire Valley ch\u00e2teaux (~2.5 hrs)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-clos-damboise.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Loire (Amboise)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5\u20136<\/td><td>Loire \u2192 Bordeaux (~4 hrs), Saint-\u00c9milion<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-course.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bordeaux<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7\u20138<\/td><td>Bordeaux \u2192 Dune du Pilat \u2192 Carcassonne (~4 hrs)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/bestwesternledonjon.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Carcassonne<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Carcassonne \u2192 Provence, Avignon (~3 hrs)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/d-europe.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Avignon<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\u201311<\/td><td>Provence \u2014 Aix-en-Provence \u2192 Marseille and Calanques<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotel-la-residence-du-vieux-port.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marseille<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Marseille \u2192 French Riviera, Nice and Monaco (~2.5 hrs)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-perouse.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Nice<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Nice \u2192 Annecy (~4.5 hrs)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/du-palais-de-l-isle-annecy.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Annecy<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Annecy \u2192 Lyon (~1.5 hrs), flight home<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-royal-lyon.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Lyon<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The total route is roughly 2,500 km. Drive times are approximate and don&#8217;t include stops along the way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Days_1_and_2_Paris_%E2%80%94_a_classic_that_never_gets_old\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Days_1_and_2_Paris_a_classic_that_never_gets_old\"><\/span>Days 1 and 2. Paris \u2014 a classic that never gets old<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi.jpg\" alt=\"A narrow Parisian street with the tower of Notre-Dame in the background\" class=\"wp-image-158790\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Dedicate your first two days to Paris. I know &#8220;Paris in two days&#8221; sounds bonkers \u2014 and it is \u2014 but on a roadtrip it&#8217;s the perfect taster. Don&#8217;t try to see everything; just soak up the atmosphere instead.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong> \u2014 focus on the Left Bank of the Seine. Walk from Notre-Dame (restoration is still underway, but the surroundings are well worth it) through the Latin Quarter, stopping for a coffee at any caf\u00e9 with a view of the cathedral. Continue through the Luxembourg Gardens \u2014 a gorgeous spot for a picnic or simply watching Parisians go about their day. In the afternoon, climb the Eiffel Tower (book tickets online in advance or you&#8217;ll queue for hours) or just admire it from Trocad\u00e9ro \u2014 honestly, the view OF the tower is better than the view FROM it.<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner, head to Le Marais \u2014 arguably the liveliest and most charming neighbourhood in Paris. I&#8217;d recommend <strong>Breizh Caf\u00e9<\/strong> for incredible Breton galettes (savoury buckwheat cr\u00eapes) or <strong>Chez Janou<\/strong> \u2014 a legendary bistro with a phenomenal chocolate mousse (the portion is so enormous you genuinely won&#8217;t finish it \ud83d\ude05).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong> \u2014 start in Montmartre with Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur, narrow streets full of artists, and a sweeping view over the whole of Paris. Then head to the Louvre (even if you only go for the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, that&#8217;s a few hours) or the Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Orsay (Impressionists \u2014 Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh \u2014 much smaller and more pleasant than the Louvre). In the afternoon, stroll down the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es and past the Arc de Triomphe.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Dining tip:<\/strong> For great food at reasonable prices, steer clear of the tourist traps around the big landmarks. The moment you turn into a side street, prices drop by a third and quality shoots up tenfold.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Paris\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Paris\"><\/span>Where to stay in Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay in Le Marais or near Bastille \u2014 it&#8217;s central, lively, and walkable to everything. Airbnb can sometimes be better value than hotels here, but places like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/jeanne-d-39-arc-paris.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel Jeanne d&#8217;Arc Le Marais<\/a><\/strong> (around \u20ac130\u2013180\/night) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/du-petit-moulin.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel du Petit Moulin<\/a><\/strong> have a charm you won&#8217;t find elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Versailles_and_heading_to_the_Loire\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Versailles_and_heading_to_the_Loire\"><\/span>Day 3. Versailles and heading to the Loire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi-.jpg\" alt=\"The gardens of the Palace of Versailles\" class=\"wp-image-158972\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi-.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi--700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi--696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi--1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-za-3-dny-18-rozlehle-formalni-zahrady-zamku-versailles-s-zlatou-sochou-bazenem-a-stromovymi--1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Start the morning with a trip to <strong>Versailles<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s just 40 minutes by car from Paris (or take the RER train if you&#8217;d rather pick up the car later in the afternoon). The Palace of Versailles is\u2026 well, it&#8217;s absolutely jaw-dropping. There&#8217;s no other way to put it. The gardens, the Hall of Mirrors, the sheer megalomania of it all \u2014 you simply have to see it.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Practical tip:<\/strong> Buy tickets online in advance and ideally arrive as early as possible. By the afternoon, it&#8217;s absolutely rammed. The gardens are free (except on days when the fountains are running \u2014 that&#8217;s an extra charge, but well worth it). Allow 3\u20134 hours for the palace and gardens.<\/p>\n\n<p>After lunch, hop in the car and head for the <strong>Loire Valley<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s about 2.5 hours&#8217; drive. Put on a good podcast, the road is easy-going and the landscape gradually shifts from urban sprawl to green meadows and vineyards.<\/p>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll arrive in the area around <strong>Amboise or Tours<\/strong> \u2014 both are excellent bases for exploring the Loire ch\u00e2teaux. If you get there with time to spare, an evening stroll through Amboise is lovely \u2014 a small town right on the Loire with a castle perched above the river.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_the_Loire\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_the_Loire\"><\/span>Where to stay in the Loire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay in or around Amboise. A wonderful option is one of the small ch\u00e2teau hotels or chambre d&#8217;h\u00f4tes \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/lemanoirlesminines.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Le Manoir Les Minimes<\/a><\/strong> right in Amboise has a terrace overlooking the river and is an absolute dream. For something easier on the wallet, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-clos-damboise.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Le Clos d&#8217;Amboise<\/a><\/strong> has a beautiful garden.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Loire_Valley_chateaux_%E2%80%94_a_real-life_fairytale\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Loire_Valley_chateaux_a_real_life_fairytale\"><\/span>Day 4. Loire Valley ch\u00e2teaux \u2014 a real-life fairytale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-11.jpg\" alt=\"A ch\u00e2teau on the River Loire\" class=\"wp-image-62747\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-11-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-11-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today is the most fairytale day of the entire roadtrip. The Loire Valley has over 300 ch\u00e2teaux (!!), but don&#8217;t worry \u2014 I&#8217;ve picked three that are guaranteed to blow you away.<\/p>\n\n<p>Start the morning at <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/strong> \u2014 arguably the most photogenic castle in the world. Enormous, white, with 440 rooms and the legendary double-helix staircase supposedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Explore the interiors, climb up to the roof (the views over the surrounding forests are breathtaking), and just take it all in \u2014 this ch\u00e2teau takes the breath away even from people who normally couldn&#8217;t care less about castles.<\/p>\n\n<p>Your second stop is <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau<\/strong> \u2014 the &#8220;ladies&#8217; ch\u00e2teau&#8221; that spans the River Cher. It&#8217;s smaller and more intimate than Chambord, the gardens are exquisite, and the whole castle arching over the water looks like something straight out of a storybook. Admission is around \u20ac15.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve still got time (and energy), stop by <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny<\/strong> \u2014 a smaller but beautifully furnished ch\u00e2teau that served as the inspiration for Moulinsart in the Tintin comics.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, I&#8217;d recommend <strong>Le Shaker<\/strong> in Amboise \u2014 a modern bistro with an excellent menu du jour (set lunch for around \u20ac15\u201320), or pack a picnic right by Chambord \u2014 in the village near the ch\u00e2teau you can pick up fresh baguettes, cheese, and p\u00e2t\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Evening:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re staying in Amboise, head to <strong>L&#8217;\u00c9cluse<\/strong> for dinner \u2014 superb French classics made with local ingredients. The Loire is famous for its white wines \u2014 try a Vouvray, it&#8217;s fantastic.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay a second night in the Loire Valley in the same accommodation \u2014 two days is just right for this area.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Driving_to_Bordeaux\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Driving_to_Bordeaux\"><\/span>Day 5. Driving to Bordeaux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bordeaux.jpg\" alt=\"Bordeaux city centre\" class=\"wp-image-127473\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bordeaux.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bordeaux-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bordeaux-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bordeaux-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bordeaux-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today is a transfer day \u2014 it&#8217;s about <strong>3.5\u20134 hours<\/strong> on the motorway from the Loire to <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/bordeaux-francie\/\">Bordeaux<\/a>. But don&#8217;t think of it as dead time \u2014 French motorways are surprisingly pleasant and the scenery is lovely.<\/p>\n\n<p>Arrive in Bordeaux around noon, check into your accommodation, and head out to explore the city. Bordeaux is absolutely stunning \u2014 the entire historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has undergone a massive transformation in recent years. Along the River Garonne there&#8217;s a new promenade where locals and tourists stroll, and the famous <strong>Miroir d&#8217;eau<\/strong> (Water Mirror) is the world&#8217;s largest reflecting pool \u2014 essentially a giant puddle that mirrors the surrounding buildings while children (and adults \ud83d\ude01) splash about gleefully.<\/p>\n\n<p>Spend the afternoon walking through the <strong>old town<\/strong> \u2014 Place de la Bourse, Cath\u00e9drale Saint-Andr\u00e9, the little streets around Place du Parlement. For a coffee or a glass of wine, head to <strong>Rue Sainte-Catherine<\/strong> \u2014 the longest pedestrian street in Europe.<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner, I&#8217;d suggest <strong>Le Petit Commerce<\/strong> (brilliant seafood, but there&#8217;s always a queue \u2014 arrive before seven) or <strong>Caf\u00e9 du Port<\/strong> on the waterfront.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Bordeaux\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Bordeaux\"><\/span>Where to stay in Bordeaux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay in the centre, ideally around <strong>Chartrons<\/strong> (the hip neighbourhood full of antique shops and wine bars) or near <strong>Place des Quinconces<\/strong>. I&#8217;d recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-course.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">La Course Hotel<\/a><\/strong> (a modern boutique hotel, around \u20ac100\u2013140\/night) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-tourny.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel de Tourny<\/a><\/strong> with its lovely courtyard.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Bordeaux_%E2%80%94_wine_and_Saint-Emilion\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Bordeaux_wine_and_Saint-Emilion\"><\/span>Day 6. Bordeaux \u2014 wine and Saint-\u00c9milion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion.jpg\" alt=\"The wine town of Saint-\u00c9milion\" class=\"wp-image-160819\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion-700x330.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion-1536x724.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion-696x328.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-saint-emilion-1392x656.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: JLPC, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today is wine day! \ud83c\udf77 Head out in the morning to <strong>Saint-\u00c9milion<\/strong> \u2014 a medieval town surrounded by vineyards, about 45 minutes from Bordeaux. This place is so photogenic you&#8217;ll struggle to put your phone down. Narrow cobblestone streets, an ancient church carved out of rock (\u00c9glise Monolithe \u2014 an underground church, completely unique!), and vineyards stretching in every direction as far as the eye can see.<\/p>\n\n<p>Stop for a tasting at one of the wineries \u2014 most offer tours without a reservation, but it&#8217;s better to book something in advance. Entry with a tasting runs around <strong>\u20ac10\u201325<\/strong> per person. If you&#8217;re not sure where to go, <strong>Ch\u00e2teau Franc Mayne<\/strong> or <strong>Clos Fourtet<\/strong> are excellent choices with stunning cellar spaces.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch in Saint-\u00c9milion, try <strong>L&#8217;Envers du D\u00e9cor<\/strong> \u2014 a wine bar with a great light menu \u2014 or <strong>Amelia Canta<\/strong> for something more creative.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, head back to Bordeaux and use the remaining time to visit <strong>Cit\u00e9 du Vin<\/strong> (a wine museum in a modern building that looks like a giant decanter). Admission is around \u20ac22, and at the end you get a glass of wine on the rooftop terrace with views across the entire city. Absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-2\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-2\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay a second night in Bordeaux.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Dune_du_Pilat_%E2%80%94_Europes_largest_sand_dune\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Dune_du_Pilat_Europes_largest_sand_dune\"><\/span>Day 7. Dune du Pilat \u2014 Europe&#8217;s largest sand dune<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dune-du-pilat.jpg\" alt=\"Dune du Pilat \u2014 Europe&#039;s largest sand dune\" class=\"wp-image-127476\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dune-du-pilat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dune-du-pilat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dune-du-pilat-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dune-du-pilat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dune-du-pilat-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Pack your bags in the morning and head for <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dune-pilat-practical-guide\/\">Dune du Pilat<\/a> \u2014 it&#8217;s just <strong>an hour&#8217;s drive<\/strong> from Bordeaux and one of the most extraordinary places in all of France.<\/p>\n\n<p>Picture a sand dune 100 metres high and 2.7 km long, with views of the Atlantic on one side and an endless pine forest on the other. It&#8217;s surreal. Climb to the top (via the steps or straight through the sand \u2014 both are an experience), and the panorama that opens up will quite literally take your breath away. Honestly \u2014 Dune du Pilat is one of those places where photos simply don&#8217;t do it justice.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Practical info:<\/strong> Parking costs around <strong>\u20ac6\u201310<\/strong> depending on the season. The climb takes 15\u201320 minutes. It&#8217;s windy at the top, so bring a jacket. And sunscreen \u2014 the sun is brutal up there because it reflects off the sand.<\/p>\n\n<p>After coming back down, treat yourself to <strong>a lunch of oysters<\/strong> in Gujan-Mestras or La Teste-de-Buch \u2014 this is France&#8217;s oyster country and fresh oysters here cost a fraction of what you&#8217;d pay in Paris. Even if you&#8217;re not normally an oyster person, give them a go here \u2014 with a squeeze of lemon and a glass of white wine, they&#8217;re incredible.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, continue towards <strong>Carcassonne<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s a longer drive, about <strong>3.5\u20134 hours<\/strong>, but the scenery is beautiful as you pass through Gascony, home of Armagnac and duck farms.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Carcassonne\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Carcassonne\"><\/span>Where to stay in Carcassonne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>I&#8217;d recommend staying in <strong>Carcassonne<\/strong> itself or nearby. Hotel <strong>Pont Levis<\/strong> has amazing views of the illuminated medieval citadel (at night it looks like something from a film) for a reasonable \u20ac80\u2013120\/night. For better value, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/bestwesternledonjon.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Best Western Le Donjon<\/a><\/strong> is right inside the walls.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_Carcassonne_%E2%80%94_a_fairytale_medieval_fortress\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_Carcassonne_a_fairytale_medieval_fortress\"><\/span>Day 8. Carcassonne \u2014 a fairytale medieval fortress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1062\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne.jpg\" alt=\"The medieval fortress of Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne\" class=\"wp-image-160820\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-carcassonne-1392x924.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: M.Str\u012b\u0137is, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Open your eyes in the morning and you&#8217;ll have one of Europe&#8217;s best-preserved medieval fortresses right in front of you. <strong>Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/strong> is a fully walled city with two rings of ramparts, 52 towers, and a labyrinth of narrow streets inside. UNESCO-listed, naturally.<\/p>\n\n<p>Walking along the ramparts takes 1\u20132 hours and the views are stunning \u2014 the Pyrenees on one side, vineyards and the River Aude on the other. Entry to the fortress grounds is free, but a tour of <strong>Ch\u00e2teau Comtal<\/strong> (the castle within the castle) costs around <strong>\u20ac9.50<\/strong>. I&#8217;d recommend it \u2014 the guide will show you parts that aren&#8217;t normally accessible.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>A word of warning:<\/strong> The main streets inside the citadel are quite touristy \u2014 full of lavender shops and fridge magnets. But just turn into a side alley and you&#8217;ll have the place to yourself. My tip \u2014 walk around the entire citadel from the outside, it takes about 30 minutes and you&#8217;ll get gorgeous photos without the crowds.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, head down to the <strong>lower town<\/strong> (Ville Basse) \u2014 it&#8217;s much more authentic and far better value. <strong>Le Jardin de l&#8217;\u00c9v\u00eaque<\/strong> has a lovely garden and an excellent set menu for around \u20ac15\u201318. For cassoulet (the traditional bean stew with duck \u2014 the local speciality you absolutely cannot leave Carcassonne without trying), head to <strong>Comte Roger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, set off towards <strong>Provence<\/strong> \u2014 the drive to Avignon is about <strong>3 hours<\/strong> and the landscape gradually transforms \u2014 olive trees, cypresses, stone villages perched on hillsides. Welcome to the south!<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-3\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-3\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Continue into Provence and stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/avignon-france\/\">Avignon<\/a> or the surrounding area (see Day 9).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_9_Provence_%E2%80%94_Avignon_and_surrounding_villages\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_9_Provence_Avignon_and_surrounding_villages\"><\/span>Day 9. Provence \u2014 Avignon and surrounding villages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avignon.jpg\" alt=\"The Papal Palace in Avignon\" class=\"wp-image-92285\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avignon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avignon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avignon-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avignon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avignon-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Provence is like one of those Instagram postcards you think can&#8217;t possibly exist in real life \u2014 and then you arrive and it&#8217;s even more beautiful. Lavender fields, walnut groves, ancient villages built from honey-coloured stone, and the light\u2026 well, the light is something you simply have to experience for yourself.<\/p>\n\n<p>Start the day in <strong>Avignon<\/strong> \u2014 the city of popes and the famous bridge that goes nowhere (Pont d&#8217;Avignon, officially Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet \u2014 they never finished it, so it just juts out into the river and stops \ud83d\ude01). The Palais des Papes is enormous and imposing \u2014 the largest Gothic palace in the world. Admission is about <strong>\u20ac12<\/strong>; allow 1.5\u20132 hours for the visit.<\/p>\n\n<p>After lunch, head out to the <strong>surrounding villages<\/strong>. My favourite loop:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gordes<\/strong> \u2014 a white village stacked up on a cliff face, one of the most photographed views in Provence. Walk down to the viewpoint below the village for the full panoramic spectacle.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>S\u00e9nanque Abbey<\/strong> \u2014 a lavender field right in front of a medieval abbey. The iconic Provence shot you&#8217;ve seen in every guidebook. Lavender blooms from mid-June to late July.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Roussillon<\/strong> \u2014 a village made of red ochre that looks like you&#8217;ve landed on Mars. The walk through the ochre quarries (Sentier des Ocres) is short but wonderfully colourful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For dinner, head back to Avignon \u2014 <strong>L&#8217;Essentiel<\/strong> offers excellent modern Proven\u00e7al cuisine (menu from \u20ac35), or for something more casual try <strong>La Fourchette<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Provence\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Provence\"><\/span>Where to stay in Provence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>In Avignon or one of the villages in the Luberon Valley \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-bastide-de-gordes-spa.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">La Bastide de Gordes<\/a><\/strong> is the luxury pick with breathtaking views (though prices reflect that, at \u20ac200+\/night). In Avignon, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/d-europe.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel d&#8217;Europe<\/a><\/strong> sits in a historic building right by the square (\u20ac100\u2013160\/night).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10_Provence_%E2%80%94_Aix-en-Provence_and_on_to_Marseille\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10_Provence_Aix-en-Provence_and_on_to_Marseille\"><\/span>Day 10. Provence \u2014 Aix-en-Provence and on to Marseille<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence.jpg\" alt=\"Cours Mirabeau boulevard in Aix-en-Provence\" class=\"wp-image-160821\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-aix-en-provence-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pimlico27, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Head out in the morning to <strong>Aix-en-Provence<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s about 1.5 hours from Avignon and one of the most elegant cities in France. Wide plane-tree-lined boulevards, fountains on every corner (it&#8217;s known as the &#8220;city of a thousand fountains&#8221;), caf\u00e9s with wicker chairs spilling onto the pavements \u2014 the very essence of Proven\u00e7al savoir-vivre.<\/p>\n\n<p>Take a wander down <strong>Cours Mirabeau<\/strong> \u2014 the main avenue lined with caf\u00e9s (the legendary <strong>Les Deux Gar\u00e7ons<\/strong>, once frequented by C\u00e9zanne and Hemingway, sadly burned down, but the surroundings are still gorgeous). Pop into the local markets \u2014 <strong>Place Richelme<\/strong> has a daily market with fresh cheeses, olives, lavender, and local honey.<\/p>\n\n<p>For art lovers: <strong>Atelier C\u00e9zanne<\/strong> \u2014 the preserved studio of Impressionist painter Paul C\u00e9zanne, where he worked until the end of his life. It&#8217;s small, quiet, and genuinely moving.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, try <strong>Le Formal<\/strong> (exceptional gastronomy at reasonable prices for a near-Michelin-level establishment) or <strong>Caf\u00e9 de la Fontaine<\/strong> on the square.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, continue to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/marseille-france\/\">Marseille<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s just 30 minutes down the motorway.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Marseille\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Marseille\"><\/span>Where to stay in Marseille<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay near the <strong>Old Port (Vieux-Port)<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s the heart of the action and everything is walkable. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotel-la-residence-du-vieux-port.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel La R\u00e9sidence du Vieux Port<\/a><\/strong> has a terrace with views over the harbour and Notre-Dame de la Garde (around \u20ac120\u2013180\/night). For better value, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hermes.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel Herm\u00e8s<\/a><\/strong> is right by the port.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_11_Marseille_and_the_Calanques\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_11_Marseille_and_the_Calanques\"><\/span>Day 11. Marseille and the Calanques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/marseille-francie-co-videt.jpg\" alt=\"The harbour and centre of Marseille\" class=\"wp-image-95383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/marseille-francie-co-videt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/marseille-francie-co-videt-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/marseille-francie-co-videt-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/marseille-francie-co-videt-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/marseille-francie-co-videt-696x365.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/marseille-france\/\">Marseille<\/a> is a city you either fall in love with or don&#8217;t quite get \u2014 and I love it. It&#8217;s gritty, authentic, multicultural, and bursting with energy. No contrived tourist trap \u2014 real people live here and you feel it with every step.<\/p>\n\n<p>Start the morning at the <strong>Old Port<\/strong> \u2014 fishermen sell the day&#8217;s catch, Norman Foster&#8217;s famous silver &#8220;mirror&#8221; canopy hovers above, and the air smells of bouillabaisse (fish stew \u2014 the local speciality). Climb up to <strong>Notre-Dame de la Garde<\/strong> \u2014 the basilica on the hill with panoramic views over the entire city, the harbour, and the sea. It&#8217;s an absolute must.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, head for the <strong>Calanques<\/strong> \u2014 rocky inlets with turquoise water that look like Norwegian fjords, except they&#8217;re in the Mediterranean. They&#8217;re absolutely jaw-dropping. The most accessible from Marseille is <strong>Calanque de Sugiton<\/strong> (about 45 minutes&#8217; walk from the car park at Luminy university) or <strong>Calanque de Sormiou<\/strong> (reachable by car, though access is restricted in summer).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> In summer (June\u2013September), access to the Calanques is restricted due to fire risk. Check the current status on the Parc National des Calanques website each morning. Bring plenty of water, good <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/how-choose-hiking-boots\/\">hiking shoes<\/a>, and sunscreen. And your swimming gear \u2014 you&#8217;ll want to take a dip!<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner in Marseille: <strong>Chez Etienne<\/strong> for pizza (a local legend, cash only), <strong>Le Caf\u00e9 des \u00c9pices<\/strong> for creative Proven\u00e7al <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fare<\/a>, or traditional bouillabaisse at <strong>Chez Fonfon<\/strong> in the Vallon des Auffes cove (pricier but authentic \u2014 around \u20ac65\/person for the bouillabaisse).<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-gyg-wp-plugin\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-4\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-4\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay a second night in Marseille.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_12_French_Riviera_%E2%80%94_Nice_and_Monaco\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_12_French_Riviera_Nice_and_Monaco\"><\/span>Day 12. French Riviera \u2014 Nice and Monaco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice.jpg\" alt=\"The Promenade des Anglais in Nice\" class=\"wp-image-160822\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-nice-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Uhooep, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Head out from Marseille towards <strong>Nice<\/strong> in the morning \u2014 it&#8217;s about <strong>2\u20132.5 hours<\/strong> on the motorway, but if you have extra time, take a stretch of the legendary coastal road. The scenery is stunning \u2014 turquoise sea, rocky cliffs, and pine forests.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Nice<\/strong> is the queen of the French Riviera, and I think it deserves the crown. It&#8217;s not as overcrowded as Cannes, not as expensive as Monaco, and has absolutely fantastic energy. Start with a stroll along the <strong>Promenade des Anglais<\/strong> \u2014 the famous seafront promenade where absolutely everyone comes to walk. Then head into the <strong>old town (Vieux Nice)<\/strong> \u2014 baroque alleyways, markets on Cours Saleya (fresh flowers, olives, socca), and if you happen to spot <strong>Chez Ren\u00e9 Socca<\/strong> \u2014 stop in for socca (a chickpea flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven, a local speciality that costs a few euros and is absolutely divine).<\/p>\n\n<p>Climb up <strong>Castle Hill (Colline du Ch\u00e2teau)<\/strong> \u2014 there&#8217;s no castle left, but the view over all of Nice, the harbour, and the sea is the best in town. There&#8217;s a lift too, in case your legs are staging a revolt after 12 days of roadtripping \ud83d\ude05.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, take a trip to <strong>Monaco<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s just <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> by car (or by train for a few euros, which is actually more convenient since parking in Monaco is hellish and costs a fortune). Monaco is\u2026 well, it&#8217;s Monaco. Enormous yachts, the Monte Carlo Casino, luxury cars on every corner, and the feeling you&#8217;ve stepped into a Bond film. Wander past the casino, gawk at the harbour full of superyachts, visit the <strong>Prince&#8217;s Palace<\/strong> (changing of the guard at 11:55) and the <strong>Oceanographic Museum<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a brilliant experience for a few hours \u2014 but honestly, there isn&#8217;t much more to do for longer than half a day, unless you can afford a \u20ac200 lunch.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Nice\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Nice\"><\/span>Where to stay in Nice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay near the old town or the promenade. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-perouse.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel La P\u00e9rouse<\/a><\/strong> (a cosy hotel tucked into the cliff with sea views, around \u20ac150\u2013250\/night) or the more budget-friendly <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/normandie.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel Ozz<\/a><\/strong> (a stylish hostel\/hotel in a great location, from \u20ac60\/night).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_13_Annecy_%E2%80%94_the_Venice_of_the_Alps\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_13_Annecy_the_Venice_of_the_Alps\"><\/span>Day 13. Annecy \u2014 the Venice of the Alps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy.jpg\" alt=\"The old town and lake in Annecy\" class=\"wp-image-160823\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-annecy-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today involves a longer drive, but the destination is absolutely worth it. From Nice to <strong>Annecy<\/strong> is about <strong>5\u20135.5 hours<\/strong> (via Grenoble), but the scenery is utterly spectacular \u2014 you&#8217;re driving through the Alps, past snow-capped peaks and deep valleys. I&#8217;d recommend setting off early.<\/p>\n\n<p>Annecy is a town that will quite literally take your breath away. Known as the &#8220;Venice of the Alps,&#8221; the old town is threaded with canals, the houses have colourful facades, and towering Alpine peaks loom above it all. And the lake\u2026 <strong>Lac d&#8217;Annecy<\/strong> is one of the cleanest lakes in Europe. The colour of the water \u2014 a swirl of turquoise and emerald \u2014 is almost unreal.<\/p>\n\n<p>Spend the afternoon exploring the old town \u2014 <strong>Palais de l&#8217;\u00cele<\/strong> (a small castle on an island in the middle of a canal, the iconic Annecy photo), streets lined with cheese shops and chocolate boutiques, and then straight to the lake. If the weather&#8217;s nice, rent a paddleboard or kayak (around \u20ac15\u201320\/hour) and get out on the water. Or simply sit on the shore, sip a glass of Savoyard white wine, and gaze at the Alps.<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner: <strong>Le Freti<\/strong> (Savoyard cuisine \u2014 fondue, raclette, tartiflette, basically everything with cheese \ud83e\uddc0), or <strong>Cozna<\/strong> for a more creative, modern menu. <strong>Tip:<\/strong> The Savoyard fondue here is the best in all of France \u2014 order it without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Annecy\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Annecy\"><\/span>Where to stay in Annecy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Right in the old town or by the lake. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/du-palais-de-l-isle-annecy.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel du Palais de l&#8217;Isle<\/a><\/strong> (a historic building right on the canal, around \u20ac100\u2013150\/night) or the slightly cheaper <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotel-des-alpes.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel des Alpes<\/a><\/strong> with mountain views.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14_Lyon_%E2%80%94_the_gastronomic_grand_finale\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14_Lyon_the_gastronomic_grand_finale\"><\/span>Day 14. Lyon \u2014 the gastronomic grand finale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon.jpg\" alt=\"The historic quarter of Vieux Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-160824\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/francie-lyon-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: 4net, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The final day of the roadtrip! From Annecy to <strong>Lyon<\/strong> is a mere <strong>1.5\u20132 hours<\/strong>, and what awaits you is the gastronomic capital of France. Lyon is considered the cradle of French gastronomy \u2014 and after tasting Lyonnaise cuisine, you&#8217;ll understand why.<\/p>\n\n<p>Spend the morning exploring <strong>Vieux Lyon<\/strong> (the old town) \u2014 a Renaissance quarter with secret passageways called <strong>traboules<\/strong> (narrow corridors running through buildings, originally used by silk weavers to transport their goods). They&#8217;re free to enter, but you need to know where to look \u2014 the tourist office will give you a map.<\/p>\n\n<p>Take the funicular (or walk) up to <strong>Fourvi\u00e8re<\/strong> \u2014 Roman ruins, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re with its utterly extravagant interior (gold mosaics, marble, it&#8217;s like stepping into a jewellery box), and views over all of Lyon \u2014 and on a clear day, all the way to Mont Blanc.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lunch at a bouchon<\/strong> is non-negotiable. A bouchon is a traditional Lyonnaise eatery and the food is superb \u2014 <strong>quenelle<\/strong> (a light, fluffy fish dumpling in sauce), <strong>salade lyonnaise<\/strong> (salad with lardons and a poached egg), <strong>saucisson lyonnais<\/strong>. My picks: <strong>Daniel &amp; Denise<\/strong> (Michelin Bib Gourmand, menu around \u20ac35) or <strong>Le Bouchon des Filles<\/strong> (smaller, cosier, excellent food).<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, take a walk along the <strong>banks of the Rh\u00f4ne and Sa\u00f4ne<\/strong> \u2014 Lyon sits at the confluence of two rivers and the promenades alongside them are fantastic for a leisurely stroll. Stop at <strong>Place Bellecour<\/strong> (one of the largest squares in Europe) and the <strong>Croix-Rousse<\/strong> neighbourhood (the former silk-weavers&#8217; quarter, now full of studios and caf\u00e9s).<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re flying home from Lyon, Saint-Exup\u00e9ry airport is 30 minutes from the centre. Drop off the car at the airport and that&#8217;s a wrap \u2014 <strong>your France roadtrip is complete!<\/strong> \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Lyon\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Lyon\"><\/span>Where to stay in Lyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re staying overnight: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-royal-lyon.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel Le Royal<\/a><\/strong> (classic Lyonnaise luxury, around \u20ac150\u2013200\/night) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/mama-shelter-lyon.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Mama Shelter Lyon<\/a><\/strong> (a design hotel with a cool rooftop bar, around \u20ac80\u2013120\/night).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_to_finish\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_to_finish\"><\/span>Practical tips to finish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span>What to pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/carry-on-packing-tips\/\">how to pack into carry-on luggage<\/a> \u2014 even a 14-day roadtrip can be done with light packing, especially in summer. I&#8217;d recommend one pair of comfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/how-choose-hiking-boots\/\">hiking shoes<\/a> (for the Calanques, Castle Hill, Proven\u00e7al hills) and a pair of lightweight trainers for the cities.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_flights\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_flights\"><\/span>Finding flights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>For cheap flights, check comparison sites like Skyscanner or Google Flights. Look for a multi-city combination: London \u2192 Paris + Lyon \u2192 London. Budget carriers like easyJet, Ryanair, and Vueling all fly these routes regularly.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring_a_car\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring_a_car\"><\/span>Hiring a car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have had consistently great experiences with <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a>, which we use all over the world. For France, go for a smaller automatic car.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_travel_insurance\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_travel_insurance\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t forget travel insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Things can go wrong even in Europe \u2014 I&#8217;d recommend checking out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/safetywing-travel-insurance-review\/\">SafetyWing review<\/a>, which covers roadtrips across Europe. As a UK traveller, remember that your EHIC\/GHIC card provides basic health cover in France, but travel insurance gives you much broader protection including repatriation and lost luggage.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_data\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_data\"><\/span>Mobile data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>An eSIM from <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/holafly-esim-review-travel\/\">Holafly<\/a> works flawlessly across all of France. While some UK mobile plans still include EU roaming, many now charge extra \u2014 if you want guaranteed fast data for a longer trip, an eSIM is a great shout.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_a_France_roadtrip\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_a_France_roadtrip\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about a France roadtrip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Before you hit the road, here are answers to the questions our readers most often ask about a 14-day France roadtrip.<\/p>\n\n<!-- LK_FAQ_PLACEHOLDER -->\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"itinerar dni\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-05-15T06:03:49+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>France is a country you simply can&#8217;t help falling in love with \u2014 even if you try not to. This complete 14-day France roadtrip itinerary takes you from Paris through the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Provence, and all the way to the French Riviera and the Alps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":158790,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"","rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_seo_score":""},"categories":[326,406,681,320],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-161036","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-europe","8":"category-france","9":"category-road-trips-travel-itineraries","10":"category-travel"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/co-videt-v-parizi-featured-uzka-parizska-ulice-s-klasickymi-budovami-a-gotickou-vezi-notre-dame-v-pozadi.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Lucie Kone\u010dn\u00e1","author_link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/author\/lucie-konecna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161036"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":162065,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161036\/revisions\/162065"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}