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Berlin, Germany→Paris, France

“A 4-day family road trip from Berlin to Paris”

4days
1,410 kmDistance
16stops
€1,180Est. cost
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  • ~17h 10m driving
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Berlin → Erfurt
437 km5h 10mDepart 08:30
Start
Berlin, Germany
Drive 210 km on A4
1
Attraction4.7Eisenach, Germany

Wartburg

12:00–14:302h 30m here€45

UNESCO hilltop castle

Good shoes help on steep paths; reserve family tickets online.
Drive 5 km in town
2
Food4.4Eisenach, Germany

Vienna House by Wyndham Thüringer Hof Eisenach

14:45–15:451h here€60

Regional Thuringian food

Try bratwurst or dumplings; kid-friendly choices available.
Drive 110 km on A4
3
Activity4.8Eisenach, Germany

Dragon Gorge

16:00–18:002h here

Short forest gorge hike

Narrow wet paths; carry light rain jackets.
Overnight in Erfurt
4
Overnight4.9Erfurt, Germany

Hotel Domizil Erfurt

19:30–20:301h here€130

Comfort city hotel

Use hotel parking; old town is walkable if energy remains.

Day 2

Erfurt → Mainz
306 km3h 49mDepart 08:30
Drive 5 km from hotel
5
Attraction4.7Erfurt, Germany

Erfurt Cathedral

08:45–11:152h 30m here€10

Gothic cathedral views

Great morning photos from Domplatz steps.
Drive 210 km on A4 and A5
6
Food4.3Erfurt, Germany

Zum Goldenen Schwan

11:30–12:301h here€65

Traditional German lunch

Local dishes and simple meals for children.
Drive 230 km on A3
7
Attraction4.6Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Römerberg

15:15–17:452h 30m here€20

Historic square and facades

Park outside the center and walk or use transit.
Overnight in Mainz
8
Overnight4.2Mainz, Germany

Hilton Mainz

20:15–21:001h here€135

Comfort hotel by Rhine

Choose paid parking; request family room in advance.

Day 3

Mainz → Metz
323 km3h 54mDepart 08:30
Drive 5 km from hotel
9
Activity4.5Mainz, Germany

Rheinpromenade

08:45–10:452h here

Easy riverside stroll

Flat paths suit kids; good river photos in morning light.
Drive 220 km on A63 and A6
10
Food4.6Mainz, Germany

Weinhaus Michel

11:00–12:001h here€65

Local Mainz cuisine

Hearty regional lunch; ask for non-wine family options.
Drive 160 km on A31
11
Attraction4.0Nancy, France

Place Stanislas

15:00–17:302h 30m here€20

Grand UNESCO square

Superb architecture photos; cafés nearby for snacks.
Overnight in Metz
12
Overnight4.5Metz, France

Mercure Grand Hotel Metz Centre Cathédrale

19:30–20:301h here€125

Central family hotel

Book secure parking; old town is nearby.

Day 4

Metz → Paris
344 km4h 17mDepart 08:30
Drive 5 km from hotel
13
Attraction4.8Metz, France

Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Metz

08:45–11:152h 30m here€10

Gothic glass landmark

Look for Chagall windows; quiet inside for kids.
Drive 155 km on A4
14
Food4.4Metz, France

Metz covered market

11:30–12:301h here€60

Casual local food hall

Flexible stalls for local bites and quick family meals.
Drive 145 km on A4
15
Attraction4.8Reims, France

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

14:30–17:002h 30m here€20

Coronation cathedral

Excellent façade photos; keep voices low inside.
Arrive in Paris
16
Activity4.9Paris, France

Walk in Paris

19:00–20:301h 30m here€10

Relaxed waterside walk

Easy final stroll before ending the trip in Paris.
Finish
Paris, France

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Use park-and-ride in large city centers
  • 2Book hotels with parking in advance
  • 3Keep coins or cards ready for parking meters
  • 4Start at 08:30 to avoid urban peak traffic
  • 5Plan short snack breaks every 2-3 hours

Good to know

  • 1French A4 motorway has tolls
  • 2German city centers may have environmental zones
  • 3May weather can change quickly
  • 4Castle and cathedral areas include cobblestones
  • 5Urban parking can be limited and expensive

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