Self-Drive Vacations & Self-Guided Tours

France Self-Drive Tours

Iconic landmarks, charming streets, and beautiful vineyard-dappled countryside. Taking the driver’s seat on your tour of France means you get to stop in all the best places.

Iconic and Delicious

Drive toward the mountainous area of the Luberon and some of France’s most well-known wineries. Adventure around Provence, exploring the Roman ruins and typical Provençal markets of the Vaucluse region (be sure to grab some special herbes de Provence). And make your way to the famed majestic abbey at Mont St. Michel and tour this rocky island. In France, taking the road less traveled can often lead to delicious results. From world-renowned landmarks and museums to rolling pastoral countrysides, a road trip is the best way to make your journey to France your own.

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Build Your Tour Sample Itineraries

Itinerary
As expert itinerary planners, we’ll help you craft the perfect tour.
Accommodations
Boutique hotels, modern hotels, chateaux and more.
Vehicles
Choose your vehicle type and size, from motorcycle to van.
Attractions
Design your trip based on the things you want to see and do.
Interests & Themes
Love history, museums, or vineyards? Use your interests to personalize your trip.
Book With Confidence
Your Self-Drive vacation comes with our By-Your-Side Service^SM

Inclusions
Your choice of overnight stays, in some of our favorite places
Accommodation in a mix of chateaux, boutique hotels, or hotels
Rental vehicle, a variety of vehicle types and sizes
All accommodations taxes/fees
Breakfast every morning
24/7 Traveler Hotline
By-Your-Side Service^SM
Accommodations
- Chateau stays
  From family-owned estates to boutique inns.
- Hotels
  We’ll suggest preferred partner properties with a wide range of options, from old-style charm, historic, and boutique to modern and luxury.
Vehicles
Your self-drive car rental comes with:
- Rental vehicle with available pick-up/drop-off at the airport of your choice and most city-centers.
- Choose from different car sizes, transmission (manual or automatic), vans, or luxury options.
- Included extras
  - All compulsory insurance: Collision Damage Waiver insurance (CDW with a deductible), theft protection insurance (TP), VAT sales tax, unlimited free mileage, third party liability insurance, airport surcharge, and a free road map. Upgrades to Super CDW available.
Travel Tips
The French drive on the same side of the road as Americans do. However, France uses the metric system, so the speeds are different (kilometers per hour vs. miles per hour).

Americans are allowed to drive a rental car in France without an International Driving Permit (IDP) during their time in the country. Although an IDP in France isn’t required by law, we recommend that you obtain one before traveling abroad as it’s an inexpensive document that can be very useful.

Other Ways to Explore

Hit the road on your own or enjoy the luxury of having someone else in the driver’s seat. Embark on a scenic rail journey or mix things up to get you there whatever mode fits your journey best. Take a private tour custom made for your group, or the most romantic chapter to add to your story.

No two tours are the same. So how do we get you there? That’s up to you.

Chauffeur
The freedom of your own private car, the luxury of your own personal guide. And the very best hidden secrets.

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Rail
Convenient, comfortable, oozing with charm. With a front-row seat to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

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Private Group
The trip of a lifetime, personalized just for your group of friends, family, or organization down to every last detail.

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Honeymoon
Every tour is different, perfectly matched for every couple. Crafted by a team who is as excited about your honeymoon as you are.

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