Best Road Trips France : 39 Driving Itineraries | Detailed Directions & Maps | Local Tips | Covers Paris, Normandy, Loire Valley, Provence, Pyrenees and Rhone Valley : 5th Edition - Lonely Planet

Best Road Trips France

39 Driving Itineraries | Detailed Directions & Maps | Local Tips | Covers Paris, Normandy, Loire Valley, Provence, Pyrenees and Rhone Valley : 5th Edition

By: Lonely Planet

Paperback | 8 September 2026 | Edition Number 5

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Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France reveals 39 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across France that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, from touring picturesque villages and majestic chateaux, to tasting world-famous red and white wines on an adventure through Burgundy, and cruising alongside Corsica's breathtaking coast.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France:

  • Discover 39 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 3 weeks

  • Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives

  • Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way

  • 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: beautiful villages, indulgent wine tasting, historic sites, arts & culture, the great outdoors

  • Local travel experts share why they love each trip

  • Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more

  • Covers: Paris & Northeastern France; Normandy & Brittany; Loire Valley & Central France; Alps, Jura & Rhone Valley; Provence & Southeast France; Pyrenees & Southwest France; Atlantic Coast

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.

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