If many dream of taking a road trip to Canada, the United States, or even Australia, France too, is full of breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures. What if we set off to explore the most beautiful French roads to discover our regions? Here are 7 road trip ideas to do in France.
In a van, car, motorbike or bicycle, the road trip is the ideal way to travel when you are looking for freedom, independence and a low budget. And no need to go far to make an unforgettable trip, France is also full of exceptional landscapes. Going on a road trip to our country is also the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover the cultural, historical and heritage richness of each region.
Here are 7 inspiring and exotic road trip ideas to prepare for your future road trip!
A road trip on the wine route in Alsace
Passionate about wine or just gourmet, the wine route is the road trip rich in flavors that you need. Located entirely in Alsace, this small road of 170 kilometers long makes us discover the magnificent Alsatian vineyard as well as many small picturesque villages such as Riquewihr, Eguisheim or Bergheim. Among the essentials nearby, Strasbourg Cathedral and Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle are to be seen and we have a stopover at Europa Park, the largest amusement park in Germany.
Take a road trip on the Loire castles route
Fan of history, counts and royalty, the Loire castle route is one of the most enchanting road trips in France. From the Château de Chambord to the Château de Chaumont, passing by the Château de Cheverny, the home of Captain Haddock in the adventures of Tintin, there are many routes to discover the fortresses, towers and gardens that make the region famous. It's up to you to choose yours!
Go on a road trip on the roads of Provence
Fancy the sun, the sea, olive groves and lavender fields? Direction the roads of Provence, the ideal destination for a road trip this summer. We follow the Mediterranean coast from Marseille to Nice via Cassis or Antibes and other regions of the Provencal hinterland. About an hour and a half north-west of Aix-en-Provence, it is on the Valensole plateau that we find the most beautiful lavender fields in Provence.
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A road trip on the Napoleon road
Fancy a road trip with friends? Originally stretching over 325 kilometers, the Napoleon road is a magnificent route for a trip through the Alps. It links Golfe-Juan, in the Alpes-Maritimes to Grenoble, in Isère and crosses superb mountain landscapes. Do not miss: the famous Croisette but also the old Cannes, Grasse, the capital of perfume, the city of Vallauris, renowned for its pottery tradition. A historic route to follow in the footsteps of the emperor!
Road trip: the Landes road
From maritime pine forests to the largest sandy beaches in Europe, passing through the green hills of the Basque Country, the Landes landscapes offer a total change of scenery. We take the opportunity to stop at Biarritz, Saint-Jean de Luz, Dax, Hossegor, the surfer's paradise or even the Arcachon Bay and its famous Pilat dune. And we set off to explore the small Landes Amazonia, the Huchet current classified as a natural reserve since 1980.
The road of the Grandes Alpes
We set off to discover the French Alps by following the legendary route of the Grandes Alpes. On the program, a road trip through the passes, natural lakes and extraordinary mountain panoramas. By bicycle, motorbike or car, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountain roads in France. From Lake Geneva to the beaches of the Mediterranean, this route makes it possible to cross the Alps and discover the alpine riches.
Take a road trip in Corsica
To organize a road trip on the Isle of Beauty, several routes are available to us. If you opt for a short stay, the ideal is to focus on a destination such as Ajaccio, Calvi, Bastia and to discover the surroundings during small excursions. If we plan to stay longer, we head for the north (Cap Corse, the Agriates desert, Calvi, Porto …) or the south (Ajaccio, Bonifacio, the Lavezzi islands …) Corsica or better yet, we tour the island to discover all its riches!
