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Calais to Alicante Road Trip
Starting at the edge of the English Channel, we're cruising down through Picardy to the heart of Paris for a night of lights and world-class food.
5days
13stops
DAY01
Calais Port → Eiffel Tower
Overnight in Eiffel Tower
- 09:00Calais Port· start
- 12:30Amiens Cathedral
- 17:00Eiffel Tower· overnight
Parisian Bites
- Le Comptoir du Relais · Classic bistro vibes in Saint-Germain. Get the escargot.
Daily Spend
- Gas & Tolls
- $65
DAY02
The Louvre → Le Marais
Overnight in Le Marais
- 09:30The Louvre· start
- 15:00Montmartre
- 19:00Le Marais· overnight
Local Favorites
- L'As du Fallafel · Legendary falafel in the Marais. Totally worth the line.
Budgeting
- Museum Pass
- $55
DAY03
Paris Departure → Vieux Lyon
Overnight in Vieux Lyon
- 08:30Paris Departure· start
- 15:00Vieux Lyon· overnight
Dinner in Lyon
- Bouchon Lyonnais · Try authentic Lyonnaise salad and local sausages.
Road Costs
- Gas & Tolls
- $80
DAY04
Lyon → Barcelona Stopover
Overnight in Barcelona Stopover
- 08:00Lyon· start
- 16:00Barcelona Stopover· overnight
Spanish Snacks
- Can Paixano · Famous cava and sandwiches in a crowded, fun bar.
Travel Budget
- Gas & Tolls
- $110
DAY05
Barcelona → Postiguet Beach
- 09:00Barcelona· start
- 16:00Santa Barbara Castle
- 18:30Postiguet Beach
Celebration Dinner
- El Portal · High-end tapas and amazing cocktails in a cool setting.
Final Costs
- Gas
- $70
Heads Up
- Day 4: 6h driving — plan rest stops
- French tolls add up quickly
- Parking in Paris is a nightmare