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Berlin, Germany→Paris, France

“A 4-day family road trip from Berlin to Paris via Lower Saxony, Cologne, Reims and Versailles”

4days

1,402 kmDistance

16stops

€1,620Est. cost

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~17h 50m driving
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Day 4

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Berlin → Hannover

355 km4h 22mDepart 08:30

Start

Berlin, Germany

Drive 235 km in ~2h 30min via A115 and A2 from Berlin 236 km2h 44m

Attraction4.5Wolfsburg, Germany

Autostadt

11:00–13:302h 30m here€60

Family-friendly car museum park

Hands-on exhibits suit kids and design fans; use P1/P2 lots for easier SUV parking.

Drive 8 km in ~15min via L321 from Autostadt 9 km11m

Food4.3Weyhausen, Germany

Mahlzeit - Ceramic Studio Hotel Restaurant

13:45–14:451h here€70

Regional brewery restaurant

Good local plates after the museum; order schnitzel or seasonal asparagus if available.

Drive 82 km in ~1h via A2 to Hanover 105 km1h 11m

Attraction4.6Hannover, Germany

Herrenhäuser Gärten

15:45–17:452h here€32

Baroque gardens and fountains

Great architecture and family photos; late afternoon light is best in the Great Garden.

Drive 5 km in ~15min via city roads from Herrenhäuser Gärten 6 km16m

Overnight4.4Hannover, Germany

Novotel Hannover

18:00–19:001h here€145

Comfortable family hotel

Reliable family rooms near the Eilenriede; confirm garage height for the SUV.

Day 2

Hannover → Germany

385 km4h 59mDepart 08:30

Check out of Novotel Hannover and drive 110 km in ~1h 45min via A2 and B1 to Externsteine 114 km1h 45m

Activity4.6Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

Externsteine

10:15–12:452h 30m here€20

Sandstone rocks and forest walk

Short adventure hike with dramatic photo angles; arrive early for easier parking.

Drive 67 km in ~53 min via B239 and A33 from Externsteine 67 km53m

Food4.2Bielefeld, Germany

Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht

13:45–14:451h here€75

Brewpub with local dishes

Hearty local lunch breaks the A2 run; kids usually find simple mains here.

Drive 195 km in ~2h 15min via A2 and A1 to Cologne 203 km2h 17m

Attraction4.8Köln, Germany

Cologne Cathedral

17:00–19:002h here€32

Gothic cathedral icon

Major history and architecture anchor; use nearby garage, not old-town street parking.

Drive 2 km in ~15min through central Cologne from the cathedral 1 km4m

Overnight4.5Köln, Germany

Hotel Motel One Köln-Neumarkt

19:15–20:151h here€155

Central modern hotel

Central base for evening strolls as a couple; reserve parking due to weekend demand.

Day 3

Germany → Reims

463 km5h 37mDepart 08:15

Check out of Motel One Köln-Neumarkt and drive 165 km in ~2h 30min via A1 and A48 to Trier 187 km2h 16m

Attraction4.6Trier, Germany

Porta Nigra

10:45–12:452h here€32

Ancient Roman city gate

Roman history adds variety for kids; nearby garages beat narrow old-town streets.

Walk 1 km in ~15min from Porta Nigra through Trier old town 1 km4m

Food4.5Trier, Germany

Weinstube Kesselstatt

13:00–14:001h here€80

Moselle wine tavern food

Local cuisine in a historic setting; try flammkuchen and grape juice for kids.

Drive 250 km in ~3h 15min via A1 and A4, crossing Luxembourg/France 273 km3h 10m

Attraction4.8Reims, France

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

17:15–19:152h here€20

French coronation cathedral

Superb Gothic photography and history; exterior glows beautifully in evening sun.

Drive 1 km in ~15min through central Reims from the cathedral 2 km7m

Overnight4.5Reims, France

Best Western Premier Hotel De La Paix

19:30–20:301h here€170

Central Reims hotel

Comfortable central stay for a couple night; book secure parking for the SUV.

Day 4

Reims → Paris

199 km2h 52mDepart 08:30

Check out of Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix and drive 150 km in ~2h 15min via A4 and A86 to Versailles 169 km1h 56m

Attraction4.6Versailles, France

Palace of Versailles

10:45–13:453h here€105

Royal palace and gardens

Architecture, gardens and family space; book timed palace tickets well ahead.

Drive 2 km in ~10min inside the Versailles estate area 3 km11m

Food4.2Versailles, France

La Flottille

13:55–14:551h here€95

Lakeside French brasserie

Relaxed garden lunch near boats; reserve terrace seats if weather is good.

Walk 300 m in ~5min from La Flottille to the Grand Canal 200 m1m

Activity4.7Versailles, France

Grand Canal of Versailles

15:00–16:301h 30m here€79

Rowboats and garden walk

Water activity fits summer and kids; bring sun hats and check wind before rowing.

Drive 24 km in ~1h 15min via N12 and D910 into Paris traffic from Versailles 23 km32m

Attraction4.7Paris, France

Eiffel Tower

17:45–19:151h 30m here

Classic Paris landmark

Final photo landmark for the family; park outside the core or use hotel garage first.

Finish

Paris, France

Before you go

Local tips

1Book Versailles timed-entry tickets before June weekends sell out; choose a morning slot.
2Fuel up in Germany or Luxembourg before entering France, where motorway fuel is usually pricier.
3For Cologne, reserve hotel parking and avoid driving into the cathedral area at peak evening traffic.
4Photograph Reims Cathedral after 18:00 for warmer light and fewer group-tour crowds.
5Use French motorway toll lanes marked CB/card; keep a payment card handy before Reims and Paris.
6Plan Paris arrival after rush hour if possible; périphérique traffic can add 30–60 minutes.

Good to know

1French A4 tolls apply between the border/Reims/Paris; expect roughly €25–35 depending on entry point.
2Cologne has a low-emission zone; ensure the SUV has a valid German Umweltplakette.
3Crossing Germany, Luxembourg and France is Schengen, but carry passports/IDs, license, registration and insurance.
4June weekends can be busy at Autostadt, Cologne Cathedral and Versailles; parking may fill by late morning.
5Paris and central old towns have tight garages and narrow lanes; verify SUV height before booking.
6Summer storms can make Externsteine rocks slippery; avoid climbing wet steps with children.