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Relaxed 12-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Paris to Le Mans and Tours

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Enjoy this 12-day relaxed road trip in France, with Paris, Le Mans, Angers, La Flèche, Tours, and Blois showing you the beauty, culture, and peaceful moments that make this journey special!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in France, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Paris, 3 nights in Le Mans, and 4 nights in Tours, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in France.

Your journey starts in Paris, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 12-day relaxed road trip in France to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in France already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Eiffel Tower and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Louvre Museum.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this France road trip itinerary for 12 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in France.

If you want to make your 12-day relaxed self-drive tour in France even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in France includes 11 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 12 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 12-day relaxed self-drive road trip in France today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Paris - Arrival day
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  • Jardin du Luxembourg
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Your relaxed road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Paris, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Paris and begin your adventure in France.

Paris is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Paris. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Paris, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Paris. The bars in Paris make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in France. Enjoy your first taste of Paris as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Paris
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Drive 11 km, 57 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Louvre Museum
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in France and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Paris’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in France.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Paris
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Drive 17 km, 1 hour 8 min

  • Sacré-Cœur
  • place de la Concorde
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Montmartre
  • Champs-Élysées
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across France by joining a traveler-approved tour in Paris. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Paris that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in France more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Paris offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Paris
  • Sarthe
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Drive 208 km, 2 hours 36 min

  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Panthéon
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Day 4 of your self-drive tour in France offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Le Mans for 3 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in France.

You'll be staying in Le Mans on this laid-back road trip through France. You'll stay here for 3 nights.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of France. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Le Mans, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Le Mans and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Sarthe
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Drive 19 km, 55 min

  • Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Royal Abbey of Epau
  • The Water House (Arche de la Nature)
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France makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, France also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in France, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Le Mans.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Le Mans. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across France.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Sarthe
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Drive 1 km, 13 min

  • Cité Plantagenêt
  • La Nuit des Chimères
  • Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in France more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Le Mans has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in France. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in France tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Sarthe
  • Tours
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Drive 228 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Jardin des Plantes d'Angers
  • Angers Cathedral
  • Château d'Angers
  • Zoo de La Flèche
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On day 7 of your laid-back road trip adventure in France, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Tours. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Tours, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Tours
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Drive 86 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Château d'Ussé
  • Château de Villandry
  • Petrified Caves
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in France and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of France. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Tours, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Tours.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Tours
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Le prieuré Saint-Cosme
  • Jardin botanique de Tours
  • Parc de la Perraudière
  • Château de Tours
  • Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across France by joining a traveler-approved tour in Paris. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Paris that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in France more memorable.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Tours, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Tours and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Tours as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in France!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Tours
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Drive 3 km, 42 min

  • Prébendes d'Oé Garden
  • Basilica of St. Martin, Tours
  • Vieux-Tours
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France makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, France also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Tours and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Tours
  • Paris
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Drive 279 km, 3 hours 44 min

  • Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin
  • Château de Blois
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Château de Chambord
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip in France will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in France, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

Continue your laid-back road trip in France as you make your way to Paris. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Paris. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Paris as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in France!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Paris - Departure day
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  • Rue Mouffetard
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Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in France is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Discover boutiques offering an array of stylish fashion choices.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 12 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 12-day relaxed road trip in France is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.
Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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