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Berlin, Germany→Paris, France

“A 4-day Harz, Moselle and Champagne road trip from Berlin to Paris”

4days

1,386 kmDistance

16stops

€1,450Est. cost

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~17h 40m driving
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Berlin → Blankenburg (Harz)

230 km3h 4mDepart 08:30

Start

Berlin, Germany

Drive 220 km in ~2h 40min via A2 and A36 from Berlin 213 km2h 41m

Attraction4.8Quedlinburg, Germany

Quedlinburg historic old town

11:10–13:402h 30m here€24

UNESCO old town views and Romanesque history

Great for history photos and manageable kids' walking; use Schlossberg garage to avoid narrow lanes.

Walk 800 m in ~10min through Quedlinburg old town 700 m3m

Food4.4Quedlinburg, Germany

Brauhaus Lüdde

13:50–14:501h here€70

Historic brewery with hearty Harz dishes

Fits local cuisine and family meals; try Harzer beer sauce dishes and reserve a courtyard table.

Drive 14 km in ~17 min via B79 to Timmenrode 14 km17m

Activity4.9Blankenburg (Harz), Germany

Teufelsmauer Abschnitt BLANKENBURG - TIMMENRODE

15:15–17:152h here

Short sandstone ridge hike with big views

Adventure hike with dramatic photo rocks; wear grippy shoes and park at Hamburger Wappen lot.

Drive 1.7 km in ~3 min via L92 to Blankenburg 2 km3m

Overnight4.4Blankenburg (Harz), Germany

Schlosshotel Blankenburg

17:30–18:301h here€150

Comfortable castle-style hotel near Harz trails

Romantic but practical for family rooms; surface parking suits the SUV better than old-town alleys.

Day 2

Blankenburg (Harz) → Koblenz

467 km5h 43mDepart 08:30

Check out of Schlosshotel Blankenburg and drive 340 km in ~4h via A7, A5 and B42 393 km4h 20m

Attraction4.7Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

Niederwald Monument

12:30–14:302h here€16

Rhine viewpoint above vineyards and castles

Big Rhine panoramas for photography; arrive before cable-car queues and use paid hilltop parking.

Drive 4 km in ~15min down through Ruedesheim vineyards 3 km6m

Food4.7Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

Weingut GEORG BREUER - BREUER OHG

14:45–16:001h 15m here€85

Riesling tavern with regional plates

Local Riesling and simple kid-friendly food; driver should use alcohol-free options or taste lightly.

Drive 67 km in ~1h 20min along scenic B42 Rhine road 68 km1h 8m

Attraction4.6Koblenz, Germany

Deutsches Eck

17:20–18:351h 15m here

Moselle-Rhine confluence landmark

Easy sunset photos where two rivers meet; park at Peter-Altmeier-Ufer for wider SUV spaces.

Drive 2 km in ~10min through Koblenz city center 2 km10m

Overnight4.6Koblenz, Germany

Hotel Sander

18:45–19:451h here€130

Modern central hotel near riverside sights

Good base for evening riverside strolls; use nearby public garage and check height before entering.

Day 3

Koblenz → Bernkastel-Kues

177 km2h 20mDepart 08:45

Check out of sander Hotel and drive 128 km in ~1h 40min via A48 and A1 to Trier 127 km1h 25m

Attraction4.6Trier, Germany

Porta Nigra

10:25–12:252h here€28

Massive Roman city gate and UNESCO icon

Covers Roman history and architecture; buy combo tickets if adding other Trier monuments.

Walk 700 m in ~10min through Trier old town 1 km4m

Food4.5Trier, Germany

Weinstube Kesselstatt

12:35–13:501h 15m here€80

Moselle wine tavern by the cathedral

Regional Moselle food in a leafy courtyard; order Flammkuchen and book ahead for lunch.

Drive 50 km in ~50min via B53 along the Moselle 48 km46m

Activity4.6Bernkastel-Kues, Germany

Seitensprung Bärensteig Bernkastel-Kues

14:40–17:102h 30m here

Vineyard hiking loop above the Moselle

Best hiking and river photos of the day; carry water in June and choose the shorter loop with kids.

Drive 2 km in ~10min across Bernkastel-Kues 1 km5m

Overnight4.8Bernkastel-Kues, Germany

Hotel Moselauen

17:20–18:201h here€120

Modern riverside hotel near old town

Relaxed Moselle overnight for couples and family; reserve parking early due summer wine tourism.

Day 4

Bernkastel-Kues → Paris

512 km6h 33mDepart 08:00

Check out of Hotel Moselauen and drive 287 km in ~3h 40min via A1, A31 and A4 into France 312 km3h 31m

Attraction4.8Reims, France

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

11:40–13:402h here

Gothic coronation cathedral with stained glass

Superb architecture and indoor break; park at Erlon or Buirette garage before the pedestrian zone.

Drive 2 km in ~10min through central Reims 2 km9m

Food4.1Reims, France

Brasserie Excelsior Reims

13:50–15:051h 15m here€95

Classic Art Deco brasserie near the station

Local Champagne-region cooking with kids' options; reserve terrace seats and try jambon de Reims.

Drive 30 km in ~40min via D951 through Champagne vineyards 35 km35m

Attraction4.7Épernay, France

Avenue de Champagne

15:45–17:151h 30m here€80

Elegant champagne houses and cellar avenue

Adds food culture and grand architecture; book one short cellar visit and keep the driver sober.

Drive 145 km in ~2h 10min via A4 to Paris, expect ring-road traffic 158 km2h 6m

Attraction4.7Paris, France

Eiffel Tower

19:25–20:551h 30m here€72

Iconic Paris arrival landmark

Memorable family finale and couple photos; prebook timed tickets or view from Champ de Mars free.

Finish

Paris, France

Before you go

Local tips

1Fuel the SUV before leaving Germany or Luxembourg-adjacent Moselle areas; French motorway fuel on the A4 is pricier.
2Book Reims or Epernay cellar visits at least 2 weeks ahead for late-June weekends and school-holiday demand.
3Use edge-of-old-town parking in Quedlinburg and Trier; narrow historic lanes are awkward for an SUV.
4Photograph Niederwald Monument late afternoon for softer Rhine light, but expect weekend cable-car queues.
5Keep cashless toll payment ready for the French A4 from Metz/Reims toward Paris.

Good to know

1France A4 motorway has tolls between the border/Metz-Reims-Paris corridor; budget for péage fees.
2German and French city centers use strict speed cameras and low-emission rules; Paris requires Crit'Air if entering restricted zones.
3June heat can make Moselle vineyard hikes exposed; start with water and avoid pushing kids in midday sun.
4Old-town garages in Quedlinburg, Trier and Paris may have low height limits; choose surface lots or confirmed SUV-height garages.
5Weekend traffic near Paris on the A4 and périphérique can add 30-60 minutes to the final approach.