We are all set to drive from Paris to Nice--16 days--family of four--kids ages 9 and 11. 5 days in Paris, pick up car--drive to Amboise (2 nights) Sarlat (4 nights) Carcassonne (1 night) Arles (2 nights) and, finally, NIce (2 nights). We are looking for any suggestions re: places to stop en route, family-friendly restaurants, etc. Also--driving tips!! Thanks very much for any help....
Driving Paris to Nice
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viamichelin.com lots of great info for you.
www.lecalendal.com Arles makes a great stop to/from also www.beaune.com my top 2. Hoteldelacite.com my fav in Carcassonne. Negresco or Meridien best in Nice based on budget of course. priceline.com bidding good deals for big cities booking.com good no bid. eurocheapo.com if budget. Also headed to France in 1 week we cannot wait!
Happy Trails I love french road trips sunfrance.com our fav!
Thanks so much for your advice. We'll definitely hit Beaune! (thanks for the links, too...). La Cite's family room was booked, so we settled for a garden suite at Le Donjon (mixed reviews....but it's just for one night. Have you checked out this hotel?).
So exciting to be leaving in a week! Bonne vacance! We have 50 days to prepare (and miles to go, let me tell you!).
I'll be doing all the driving and I haven't driven a standard in YEARS. Eek!
For specific road information, www.viamichelin.com
For some general information http://about-france.com/travel.htm
I would strongly suggest renting a diesel, it's cheaper per liter than gasoline, and better overall mileage.
Make sure you rent an auto that's large enough for all your luggage and seriously consider limiting your luggage as it all has to fit in a car. Plus you don't want exposed items stolen.