The best road trips in France

Normandy is a delightful road trip destination. In the land of cider, camembert and calvados, you will find a wealth of nature and culture. Our 957 km road trip starts in Dieppe and takes you via the white chalk cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre to the picturesque port of Honfleur. We then set course for the fancy seaside town of Deauville and return via inland. Highlights along the way include the World War II invasion beaches, La Roche d'Oëtre in Suisse Normande and Jumièges Abbey in the Seine Valley.

A sunny, mountainous landscape interspersed with vineyards and lavender fields. That's the Provence. The all-time favourite summer destination for anyone who loves the sun. This route is a treat for the eyes. You travel from authentic villages to cosy towns in a beautiful backdrop of hills. Our 668 km route starts in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department and takes you to sunny Vaucluse, the Côtes-du-Rhône wine region and the Roman past of Avignon and Orange. A true journey of discovery that offers something for everyone.

Stretching from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees form the natural border between France and Spain. This road trip lends itself perfectly to a motorhome, car or motorbike holiday. We start in the French Basque Country and drive to the foot of the Pyrenees through beautiful views and small villages. Next on the itinerary are sea, beaches, mountains, rivers, lakes, natural parks and numerous towns. You cannot miss the famous mountain passes such as the Col d'Aubisque and the Col du Tourmalet in the French Pyrenees either. This road trip is ideal for a holiday of about 14 days.

A road trip through Aude is all about beautiful nature, delicious wine and the history of the Cathars. Aude is located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region at the foot of the Pyrenees. Our ride starts in Narbonne, one of France's oldest cities. We then travel along winding roads to Carcassonne, an ancient fortified city and an absolute must-see. The route then travels through the Pyrenees and explores the impressive castles and fortresses of the Cathars.

Big fan of the south? The Côte d'Azur is the holiday destination par excellence with sun, sea and beaches as the regular ingredients of this road trip. We start in Marseille and drive via the Calanques national park towards Saint-Tropez and Cannes before finally leaving the coast and ending the route in Gorge du Verdon. For those who do not like the crowds, it is best to visit the region in spring or autumn.

Alsace is a rich and vibrant region stretching along the Rhine. We take you past wine hills and cosy villages with the mountain peaks of the Vosges Mountains as a backdrop. During this 357 km road trip, we first take plenty of time to taste the excellent Alsatian wines. Then we follow the Route des Crêtes that takes us to the highest peaks of the Vosges Mountains.

The Champagne-Ardenne region is the gateway to eastern France and is known for - of course - Champagne. But there is much more to experience in the Champagne region. We start our road trip in the French Ardennes, where the river Meuse meanders through its many forests. Past vast forests and picturesque villages, we reach Troyes, the city of a thousand colours. We then drive to Côte des Bar and Langres, where we enjoy a beautiful piece of both nature and culture.