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Driving in France
France is one of the most varied countries in Europe with many things to see, do, and taste. Taking a road trip in France is just about one of the coolest things you can ever do. With a car, some good tunes, and the best company, you are set for one of the most memorable adventures in your life.
Driving in France has provided us with so many great travel experiences. We love the opportunity to go off the main routes and explore those quiet rural villages, off the beaten path châteaux, or secluded lakes that you can’t reach by public transport.
In a country like France, there are many, many routes you could explore. All will take you to amazing places and give you a chance to experience France at its best, on the open road, through quaint villages and vibrant cities.
But that’s the problem…
Researching how to spend your time in a country with so many incredible places to explore quickly leads to information overload.
It’s hard enough to decide where to go and what to see, but what about where to stay (to suit your budget), and where to eat. Don’t forget that you’ll also want to make the best use of your time.
All of this quickly turns the process of planning an enjoyable French road trip into another time-consuming chore.
Let us Help YOU with our France Road Trip Planner
Introducing our France Road Trip Planner E-books: France by Car & South Of France by Car
You may plan road trips because you hear the call of the open road – not because you love packing lists and travel itineraries. The good news is, our road trip France planner e-books can make planning and navigating your next road trip in France far easier.
These e-books France by Car & South of France by Car were written for one purpose – to help you explore the best of France by car – and see the top sights, find the best places to stay, explore and eat, all with the least amount of effort.
Get inspired and get ready for a memorable road trip in France. We’ve pulled together a comprehensive France road trip planner with fun road trip ideas, from the wild Atlantic Coast to the pristine lakes in the Alps, sunny villages in Provence, and the Corniches of the French Riviera.
You’ll get all the basics of driving in France, the rules, regulations, and what you’ll need to do.
And, for both books, we’ll recommend inspiring road trip itineraries to make the most of your time.
- Our original France by Car includes 12 fabulous route trip routes throughout mainland France.
- And, new for 2022, the South of France by Car includes 6 inspiring road trip routes around Southern France.
We break down each of our France road trip ideas into a simple and easy-to-follow itinerary. You’ll know exactly how to spend each day!. And then we give you suggestions on how to extend (or shorten) your stay!
And that’s not all!
We’ve tried, tested, and tasted each step of these routes. So we’ll also share our advice and recommendations for the best cuisine and places to eat along the way.
There’s more!
Whatever your budget we have accommodation recommendations for you. Our hotels, bed & breakfasts, and stunning châteaux have been selected to give you regional flavor, an excellent night’s sleep, and the BEST locations on your road trip.
And, so you never get lost.
Our specially designed maps are both printed and available to be downloaded to your mobile device, so you’ll always know where you are and where you’re going!
Both of our France road trip planners guide you to enjoy France’s can’t-miss stops, taste the best local flavors, and stay in hotels as memorable as your sightseeing. It’s all here!
Both of our ROAD TRIP PLANNER e-BOOKS feature:
- A comprehensive guide to driving in France – rules, regulations, hints, and tips
- A quick guide to the regions of France included in each e-book to understand the differences and quickly find the must-sees of each French region
- Fun road trip ideas in France, from long weekend getaways to longer cross-region trips
- Expert advice from seasoned France road-trippers
- Daily itineraries to take away the stress of planning along with all of France’s can’t-miss stops, and our recommendations on things to do.
- The best places to dine to experience the REAL France
- From cozy bed & breakfasts to stunning châteaux, you’ll find the best places to stay to suit your budget.
- Easy-to-use maps, printed, and KMZ files to import into your phone and check them out en route
- Tables with driving times and distances (in km and miles)
- Gorgeous, full-color photos so you can start dreaming about your next road trip in France
- Comprehensive planning resources: useful addresses, France road trip packing list, our list of the best tours, tickets, activity, and transport bundles
- Our recommendations on customizing your driving holiday – shorten or extend your trip with our quick and easy tips!
France by Car or Southern France by Car? Go on reading for more details and the list of chapters.
France by Car – 12 Fun Road Trip Itineraries
Third edition, June 2023
Our original, exceptionally popular road trip planner e-book is ideal to plan an extended holiday through multiple regions of France by car.
With this road trip planner, France by car won’t have secrets for you! This e-book is the perfect inspiration for exploring new areas of France or even to help you decide exactly where you’d like to visit by car in France!.
France by Car – 12 Fun Road Trip Itineraries includes fun road trip routes for each region in mainland France. [Note that we don’t include the Ile-de-France, best explored on public transportation.] The e-book also includes a cross-country road trip from Paris to Nice on the French Riviera.
Here’s the list of chapters in the e-book:
Chapter 1 / Get the Best of France by Car
Chapter 2 / A Note on Google My Maps, KML Files, and KMZ Files
Chapter 3 / Driving in France Guide
Chapter 4 / Getting the Best Rental Car Deal in France
Chapter 5 / Regions of France
Chapter 6 / French Road Trip Essentials Checklist
Road Trip 01 / Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: Road Trip from Lyon to Annecy (the long way around)
Road Trip 02 / Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: Route des Grands Crus Road Trip
Road Trip 03 / Bretagne: Brittany Road Trip
Road Trip 04/ Centre Val de Loire: Loire Valley Road Trip
Road Trip 05 / Grand Est: Alsace Road Trip
Road Trip 06 / Hauts-de-France: Road Trip Northern France
Road Trip 07 / Normandy: Normandy WW2 Sites Road Trip
Road Trip 08 / Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Basque Country Road Trip
Road Trip 09 / Occitanie: Cathar Country Road Trip
Road Trip 10 / Pays de la Loire: Pays de la Loire Road Trip
Road Trip 11 / Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: Road Trip in the Luberon
Road Trip 12 / The Ultimate Paris to Nice Road Trip
Road Trip 12+1 / BONUS: Gorges du Verdon Road Trip (Provence)
(A link to download ‘France by Car – 12 Fun Road Trip Itineraries will be emailed to you upon completion of your order.)
France by Car – 12 Fun Road Trip Itineraries. What you will get:
One beautiful full-color 40+ page PDF file with the general chapters (chapters 1 to 6);
Twelve full-color PDF files of all the France road trip ideas (one PDF file per each road trip);
Twelve KMZ files of all the maps to import into your phone (one KMZ file per road trip).
Bonus road trip: 1 PDF file + 1 KMZ file for this additional road trip.
This road trip planner France will be updated annually (information, business addresses, links, and eventual newest additions).
South of France by Car – 6 Inspiring Road Trip Itineraries
New for 2022! – these six inspiring road trip itineraries in the South of France are perfect for those who want to visit Southern France for the first time. Our South of France – 6 Inspiring Road Trip Itineraries e-book includes fun itineraries for all the regions in Southern France – from Occitanie to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and the south of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Here’s the list of chapters in the e-book:
Chapter 1 / Get the Best of France by Car
Chapter 2 / A Note on Google My Maps, KML Files, and KMZ Files
Chapter 3 / Driving in France Guide
Chapter 4 / Getting the Best Rental Car Deal in France
Chapter 5 / Regions in the South of France
Chapter 6 / French Road Trip Essentials Checklist
Road Trip 01 / Road Trip in the French Riviera
Road Trip 02 / The Ultimate Provence Lavender Route (Luberon & Pays de Sault)
Road Trip 03 / Cathar Country Road Trip
Road Trip 04 / Road Trip in the French Basque Country
Road Trip 05 / Road Trip in Dordogne
Road Trip 06 / The Ultimate Road Trip in Southern France (2 weeks)
(A link to download ‘ South of France by Car – 6 Inspiring Road Trip Itineraries’ will be emailed to you upon completion of your order.)
South of France by Car – 6 Inspiring Road Trip Itineraries. What you will get:
One beautiful full-color 40+ page PDF file with the general chapters (chapters 1 to 6);
Six full-color PDF files of all the road trip ideas (one PDF file per each road trip);
Six KMZ files of all the maps to import into your phone (one KMZ file per road trip).
This Southern France road trip planner will be updated annually (information, business addresses, links, and eventual newest additions).
Which is the Best Road Trip Planner France E-book?
Both of our guides to planning a French road trip include full details of the basics of driving in France, as well as rental car requirements and planning information.
South of France by Car – 6 Inspiring Road Trip Itineraries is best for you if
You have already decided to want to explore Southern France by car.
You want to explore the South of France regions independently with the freedom that a road trip to Southern France gives you.
You’re looking for inspiration on the best places to visit by car in South France.
France by Car – 12 Fun Road Trip Itineraries should be your choice if
You are undecided about which region of France to take a trip to.
You want to drive from Paris to the French Riviera.
You have an extended trip to France planned, and you want to explore multiple regions.
Road Trip France Planner E-books F.A.Q.
How will I receive my e-book?
Our France Road Trip Planners are published in digital format (PDF files). You will receive your files by email as soon as you make your purchase.
You can download the different chapters to your computer, mobile devices or print them out.
Do you offer refunds?
As this is a digital product, we don’t accept returns or exchanges. Please contact us at bonjour@travelfrancebucketlist.com should there be any problems with the delivery of your order.