Top 5 French Road Trips: Scenic Routes & Must-See Stops

Best Road Trips in France	When to Take the Trip	What to See	Where to Stop
Route des Grandes Alpes	June to September	Stunning mountain scenery, quaint villages, and historic landmarks	Chamonix, Annecy, Val d'Isere, and Nice
La Route Napoléon	April to October	Follows the path taken by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815, passing through picturesque towns and villages	Grenoble, Gap, Sisteron, and Cannes
Alsace Wine Route	May to October	Scenic drive through vineyards and charming Alsatian villages, with opportunities to taste local wines	Colmar, Riquewihr, and Strasbourg
Normandy Beaches	May to September	Historic sites and beautiful coastal scenery, including the D-Day landing beaches	Bayeux, Caen, and Mont Saint-Michel
Provence Lavender Fields	June to August	Fields of fragrant lavender, charming hilltop villages, and delicious local cuisine	Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Gordes

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