This country needs no introduction as a top-rated tourist destination, and many of its most popular driving itineraries involve stopovers at some of the world’s most famous vineyards in areas like Bordeaux, the Rhône Valley, Champagne, and many others. One classic French road trip is along the A8, which follows the enchanting Côte d'Azur coastline from Monaco to Aix-en-Provence just north of Marseille, passing some of Europe’s best beaches along the way. Equally exhilarating, the Napoleon Route starts in Grenoble and follows the trajectory followed by the emperor in 1815 when escaping to Grenoble from exile in on the island of Elba. Thirdly, the trip southwest from Paris to and through the lovely Loire Valley is another must for road-trippers looking for the most quintessentially French driving experience of them all.

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