France, with its winding cobbled lanes and tree-lined rural roads, is a great place to visit. Your journey will be etched into your memories because of the unique villages, castles and coastlines that are found in the countryside.
You can take a set of wheels and hit the road. Driving on the right in France is a great way to start a road ride in the country.
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The distance from Chablis to Beaune is 200 km.
There is plenty of time to sample the seven grands crus (premium vineyards) of this well-known winemaking town. Many of central Burgundy's most acclaimed vineyards can be found on the Route des Grandscrus.
From Gevrey-Chambertin to Puligny-Montrachet you can explore some of the world's most storied vineyards. Wine-growing villages with names engraved on labels or whispered during a romantic dinner make oenophiles fall in love with them.
If you pair your wine tasting with some of the country's most memorable Romanesque architecture, you'll be able to lift both body and soul. The Htel-Dieu des Hospices de Beaune is located in the old city and was painted in the 15th century.
Chinon–Chambord is a distance of 189 km.
France's longest river has been the backdrop for royal intrigue for hundreds of years. Powerful men and women have left their mark on the Loire Valley from warring medieval potentates to the kings and queens of Renaissance France.
The drive links up France's most magnificent collection of castles, from austere medieval fortresses to ostentatious pleasure palaces. When the weather is good, you can stop along the way and rent a bike.
There is a 62 kilometer (37 mile) journey from Cannes to Monaco.
The Cte d'Azur is as beautiful as a road trip can be. This is a drive you'll remember for the rest of your life. By the end of the trip, you'll understand why filmmakers, writers, celebrities and artists have had their hearts stolen.
When the roads are jammed, aim to avoid July and August. Provence has an embarrassment of road trips, from the charming hilltop-perched villages of the Luberon to the Camargue.
There is 96 km of Monpazier–Domme.
It's the home of many of France's top delicacies as well as being a land of fortified villages. The area was a battleground during the Middle Ages because of the importance of the Hundred River in the Dordogne Years War.
Most of the region's chteaux and defensive walls are still in place, but some are different. Each village has a central market square and you can sample local specialties at the weekly market.
Issigeac is a small village that is popular for its market. The perle noire of the Périgord is located in the village of St-Cyprien. You can take a turn along the road that leads to the amazing views at Domme.
The distance from Annecy to St-Véran is 362 km.
During the summer months, the section of the Alps provides an incomparable setting for a road trip. The Alpine drive has the charm of a mountain culture.
Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak, can be reached through the heart of the French Alps from Annecy. Bonneval-sur-Arc is an Alpine village of incomparable charm and St-Véran is France's highest village. Hike, mountain bike, white-water raft and ride cable cars are some of the things you can do at these high points.
Utah Beach is 142 km from Caen.
You will learn about the events of D-Day when you drive through Normandy. It is a fascinating and sobering experience. The Caen-Normandie Mémorial is a great place to get a full D-Day overview.
The battle sites are connected by several driving routes. There are signs for 'D-Day-Le Choc' and 'Overlord - L'Assaut' in the American and British sectors. Local tourist offices have created an e-booklet detailing everything about the D-Day beaches.
St Malo– Vannes is a distance of 499 miles.
The region's serene coastal towns, dramatic storm-lashed headlands and the world's greatest concentration of megalithic sites are all encompassed by this sea-salty drive. Start at fortified St-Malo and loop the entire coast of Brittany, standing on the precipice of the cliffs of the Pointe du Raz, and walking through the profusion of prehistoric megalithic sites at Carnac.
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