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    45 Activities

    A Cross Country French Adventure

    A Cross Country French Adventure
    Starts from

    Bern

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    45

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    739 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Bern

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    739 mi

    • Lifestyle Experiences
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    TCS Roadtravel

    • Stroll along the garden paths in the Marais de Bourges.
    • Experience a wine tasting in a castle.
    • Stay overnight in a lighthouse with panoramic views of the seascape.
    Travel the length of France from the Swiss border to the Breton coast. Passing through several regions, you'll see the different historical influences in each city and the changing flavours of each region.
    Walk in the footsteps of the Romans when you visit the Théâtre Romain in Autun, then embrace the views of a lighthouse keeper in Port-Louis.
    In Dijon, relish the sweet, warming flavours of pain d’épices and, in the Gulf of Morbihan, taste the ocean in the form of an oyster.
    When planning your trip, please note that the oyster season in this region is from April to October. If you wish to indulge in these delicacies, please keep this in mind.
    Compare different car rental companies conveniently online via the TCS car rental platform. Whether in Switzerland or abroad, whether on holiday or on business trips. With TCS, you remain mobile and flexible and benefit from the best rental car offers, including many advantages and services.
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    Travel the length of France from the Swiss border to the Breton coast. Passing through several regions, you'll see the different historical influences in each city and the changing flavours of each region.
    Walk in the footsteps of the Romans when you visit the Théâtre Romain in Autun, then embrace the views of a lighthouse keeper in Port-Louis.
    In Dijon, relish the sweet, warming flavours of pain d’épices and, in the Gulf of Morbihan, taste the ocean in the form of an oyster.
    When planning your trip, please note that the oyster season in this region is from April to October. If you wish to indulge in these delicacies, please keep this in mind.
    Compare different car rental companies conveniently online via the TCS car rental platform. Whether in Switzerland or abroad, whether on holiday or on business trips. With TCS, you remain mobile and flexible and benefit from the best rental car offers, including many advantages and services.
    Book Car Rental Now
    TCS Roadtravel

    TCS Roadtravel

    • Stroll along the garden paths in the Marais de Bourges.
    • Experience a wine tasting in a castle.
    • Stay overnight in a lighthouse with panoramic views of the seascape.

    Travel itinerary

    Great Heights and Great Flavours
    13 Activities

    Day 1

    132 mi3 mi

    Great Heights and Great Flavours

    On the first day of this road trip, you'll experience the world from above when you reach the summit of the Chasseral and walk along the fortress walls of the Besançon Citadel. Then, there's nothing more grounding than good food and you'll get to savour regional cuisine in Dijon.
    Travelling Through History
    15 Activities

    Day 2

    166 mi3 mi

    Travelling Through History

    Roman, Medieval, Renaissance... today's drive will take you through a vast range of historical periods. There are many well-preserved structures on this route but, as well as manmade marvels, there's also the beauty and refuge of nature such as the Marais de Bourges.
    A Royal Tour
    9 Activities

    Day 3

    199 mi2 mi

    A Royal Tour

    Spend the day in the Loire Valley, which is famous for an abundance of castles and wine. Visit one of the grandest castles in all of France, which housed royalty, and enjoy local wine at a vineyard and on a floating wine bar on the River Maine.
    Coastal Treasures in Brittany
    8 Activities

    Day 4

    235 mi

    Coastal Treasures in Brittany

    Mother Nature bequeathed a lot of riches to the Bretons. Not only does the coastline have picturesque beaches and sea views, but it provides gourmet gifts in the form of sea salt that is coveted around the world and oysters that are best eaten fresh from the source.
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