13-Day France road trip from Nantes to Angers, Tours, Orléans, and Paris

Photo of reflection of a bridge on Nantes Brest canal in Pontivy Brittany France.
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 13-day road trip through France.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in France. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Nantes, 1 night in Angers, 1 night in Tours, 1 night in Orléans, 4 nights in Paris, and 2 nights in Caen, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Nantes, Angers, Rochecorbon, Auzouer-en-Touraine, Tours, Suèvres, Orléans, Ingré, Paris, Villepreux, Caen, and Rennes. We'll help you experience the best 13 days in France you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Nantes, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in France, including the stunning Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in France. From the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to the breathtaking Champ de Mars and Sacré-Cœur, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Nantes, Angers, Rochecorbon, Auzouer-en-Touraine, Tours, Suèvres, Orléans, Ingré, Paris, Villepreux, Caen, and Rennes, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in France.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in France. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through France.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in France.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything France has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of France. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 12 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 12 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in France extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in France today!

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Hotel, 12 nights
Rental car, 13 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
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Destinations

Photo of the Erdre River in Nantes, France.Nantes / 3 nights
Paris, France. Panoramic view from Arc de Triomphe. Eiffel Tower and Avenue des Champs Elysees. Europe.Paris / 4 nights
Photo of Tours aerial panoramic view. Tours is a city in the Loire valley of France.Tours / 1 night
Centre-Loire Valley - region in FranceCentre-Loire Valley / 1 night
Photo of traditional half-timbered houses in the old town of Rennes, Brittany, France.Rennes
Angers - city in FranceAngers / 1 night
Photo of Church of Saint-Pierre in Caen, Normandy, France.Caen / 2 nights
Blois - city in FranceBlois
Auzouer-en-Touraine
Suèvres
Photo of Villepreux is a commune in the Yvelines department in north-central France.Villepreux

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Attractions

Photo of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France best Destinations in Europe.Eiffel Tower
Photo of beautiful summer view of Louvre Museum, one of the world's most important museums, historic monument and parisian landmark, Paris, France.Louvre Museum
Photo of Disneyland Paris castle, France.Disneyland Paris
Photo of Arc de Triomphe  Early in the morning with the French flag, France.Arc de Triomphe
Photo of Champ de Mars view from top of Eiffel tower looking down see the entire city as a beautiful classic architecture, France.Champ de Mars
Photo of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Cœur Basilica),on Montmartre hill, Paris, France.Sacré-Cœur
Photo of Versailles palace outside Paris at sunset, France.Palace of Versailles
Photo of Luxembourg gardens and palace with puffy clouds in Paris, France.Jardin du Luxembourg
Photo of Corner of the Tuileries Garden with flower bed and alley with sculptures in Paris in springtime, France.Tuileries Garden
Photo of the Musee d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.Musée d'Orsay
Photo of Puy du Fou amusement park, in Les Epesses (France).Puy du Fou
photo of La Villette Park with the Canal of the Basin of the Villette with boat at beautiful morning in Paris, France.La Villette
photo of Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees at morning in Paris, France.Place de la Concorde
Photo of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on a bright afternoon in Spring, France.Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Photo of The Panthéon is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France.Panthéon
Photo of famous medieval castle Château de Chambord, France.Château de Chambord
photo of the beautiful Jardin des Plantes at morning in Paris is the main botanical garden in France.Jardin des plantes
Photo of Palais or Opera Garnier & The National Academy of Music in Paris, France.Palais Garnier
Photo of the Renaissance Chateau de Chenonceau, built in the XVIth century, is one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley, Chenonceaux, France.Château de Chenonceau
photo of people enjoying the experience with Machines of the Isle of Nantes in Nantes, France.Machines of the Isle of Nantes
Sainte-ChapelleSainte Chapelle
photo of sunny panorama of Castle d’Amboise is an old French chateau is medieval landmark of Amboise city in France.Château d'Amboise
Château du Clos LucéChâteau du Clos Lucé
photo of Chateau Royal de Blois, facade of the Louis XII wing, France. This old castle is landmark of Loire Valley and located in Blois city. French palace of Renaissance in summer.Château Royal de Blois
Botanical Garden, Coulmiers - Jardin des Plantes, Malakoff - Saint-Donatien, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceBotanical Garden
War menorial building exterior in Caen, FranceMémorial de Caen
photo of the beautiful Château de Cheverny from apprentice's garden in France.Château de Cheverny
Château d'Angers, Centre Ville - La Fayette - Eblé, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceChâteau d'Angers
photo of Villandry castle and gardens best panoramic view in sunny summer day near Tours and Blois cities in France the Loire valley region.Château de Villandry
Gardens of Versailles, Versailles, Île-de-France, FranceGardens of Versailles
photo of Thabor park (Le parc du Thabor) in Rennes is one of the finest examples of landscape art of the XIII century public parks, Thabor Park is the pride of Rennes, France.Parc du Thabor
Lighthouse on the lake in hamlet Queen Marie Antoinette's estate near Versailles Palace.Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Caen Castle, Le Château, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, Metropolitan France, FranceCaen Castle
The Grand TrianonGrand Trianon
photo of fairytale Chaumont-sur -Loire castle in Loire valley, France.Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
Le Lieu uniqueLe Lieu unique
photo of Parc des Gayeulles in Rennes, France.Parc des Gayeulles
Colline aux Oiseaux, Caen, Normandie, FranceColline aux Oiseaux
Parc zoologique de Champrepus
photo of long exposure view after cloudy weather of the Château de Falaise (Castle of William the Conqueror) in Falaise, France.Château de Falaise
Prébendes d'Oé Garden
Maison de la Magie Robert-HoudinMaison de la Magie Robert-Houdin
Forêt d'Ifs
photo of Arboretum Gaston Allard in Angers, France.Arboretum Gaston Allard
Statue de Jeanne d'Arc
BRAIN
Hôtel GroslotHôtel Groslot
photo of the castle of Dukes of Brittany with Miroir d'eau (water mirror fountain) at beautiful morning in Nantes city in France.Miroir d'eau
Éloge du Pas de Côté
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception

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Day 1 – Nantes - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Nantes - arrival day

  • Nantes - Arrival day
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  • Miroir d'eau
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Nantes. You’ll stay in Nantes for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Nantes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Miroir d'eau. This attraction is a reflecting pool and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 866 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes, Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 730 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes is Pickles. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

Locals recommend Le Fou du Roi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

Nantes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nantes is Gigg's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nantes is Le Labo. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Locals also enjoy Fleming's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 13-day vacation in France!

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Day 2 – Nantes

Day 2

Day 2 – Nantes

  • Nantes
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Drive 7 km, 47 min

  • Botanical Garden
  • Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
  • Le Lieu unique
  • Machines of the Isle of Nantes
  • More

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nantes, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Nantes.

Today you'll explore the city of Nantes. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Botanical Garden. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,694 visitors.

Le Lieu Unique is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nantes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,945 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nantes is Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This amazing attraction is an art project and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nantes.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes, like Inde et Vous. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 873 customers.

Le Bouchon is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Nantes. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 650 customers.

Locals enjoy L'instinct gourmand, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Nantes. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nantes, Les BerThoM. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Bootlegger is another of the best bars in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 344 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

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Day 3 – Nantes and Angers

Day 3

Day 3 – Nantes and Angers

  • Angers
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Drive 176 km, 2 hours 21 min

  • Puy du Fou
  • Arboretum Gaston Allard
  • Château d'Angers
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You’ll stay in Angers for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Château d'Angers. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of France, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in France. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Arboretum Gaston Allard for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Angers. This popular attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,290 visitors.

This outstanding château has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Angers.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Angers, Bistrot des Ducs. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,756 customers.

Locals recommend Crêperie du Château as one of the best restaurants in the city of Angers. Crêperie du Château is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 558 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Angers is Thai L'inde. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Angers, Mamie Fada. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,549 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Le Héron carré. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,625 customers.

La Cour - Angers is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,026 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!

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Day 4 – Rochecorbon, Auzouer-en-Touraine, and Tours

Day 4

Day 4 – Rochecorbon, Auzouer-en-Touraine, and Tours

  • Tours
  • Auzouer-en-Touraine
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Drive 201 km, 3 hours 11 min

  • Château de Villandry
  • Prébendes d'Oé Garden
  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château du Clos Lucé
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Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Angers and embark on a scenic drive to Tours, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Angers before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Angers. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Château de Villandry. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,506 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Prébendes d'Oé Garden. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,334 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château de Chenonceau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,253 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château d'Amboise. This château and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,016 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Château du Clos Lucé. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,292 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like LA MAISON DES HALLES. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 636 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Turon, another of the best restaurants in Tours. Le Turon is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Casse-Cailloux. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 316 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bar Le Corsaire to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Tours, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Pale. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Pale has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

La réserve is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in France, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 5 – Suèvres and Orléans

Day 5

Day 5 – Suèvres and Orléans

  • Blois
  • Centre-Loire Valley
  • Suèvres
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Drive 153 km, 2 hours 49 min

  • Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
  • Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin
  • Château Royal de Blois
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Château de Chambord
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Suèvres. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Orléans. You’ll stay in Orléans for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Suèvres’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Suèvres, start your day with a visit to the amazing Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire. This much-appreciated château and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,761 visitors. Each year, around 513,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Robert-Houdin House of Magic. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,105 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Château de Blois to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Château de Blois is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

The lovely Château de Cheverny is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 15,031 visitors have left this château average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Château de Chambord. This attraction is a château rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 43,219 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Suèvres has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Orléans. Orléans offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular La Parenthèse. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 888 reviews.

The remarkable Les Fils À Maman Orléans is another top restaurant in Orléans we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Oh Terroir version fast good is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,147 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Orléans, the fantastic Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful L'antidote. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Bonne Pioche. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 318 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

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Day 6 – Ingré, Melun, and Paris

Day 6

Day 6 – Ingré, Melun, and Paris

  • Centre-Loire Valley
  • Paris
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Drive 207 km, 2 hours 40 min

  • Hôtel Groslot
  • Statue de Jeanne d'Arc
  • Disneyland Paris
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Ingré is the amazing Hôtel Groslot. This attraction is a private mansion and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,022 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Statue de Jeanne d'Arc. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,278 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Ingré is another excellent way to spend your new day in France. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of France’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to France’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of France’s scenic spots.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Paris.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Calbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!

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Day 7 – Paris

Day 7

Day 7 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • La Villette
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Arc de Triomphe. Attracting 2,743,823 annual visitors, it's clear that Arc de Triomphe is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Sacré-Cœur. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Each year, approximately 11,000,000 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic La Villette. This commune of france is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy Les Fous de l'Île, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

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Day 8 – Paris

Day 8

Day 8 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Jardin des plantes
  • Panthéon
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Louvre Museum
  • More

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Jardin des plantes. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

Panthéon is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Jardin du Luxembourg. This amazing attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Louvre Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Restaurant Île de la Réunion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

L'Imprévu Café is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Highlander. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Velvet Bar Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,018 customers.

Café de Paris V is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

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Day 9 – Paris

Day 9

Day 9 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 8 km, 1 hour

  • Palais Garnier
  • Place de la Concorde
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Sainte Chapelle
  • More

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Palais Garnier. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,053 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Tuileries Garden. This amazing attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Notre-Dame de Paris. This catholic cathedral and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Each year, approximately 12,000,000 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Sainte Chapelle. This chapel is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,376 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Le Restaurant Vingt Spts. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Joséphine Chez Dumonet is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Les Fous de l'Île. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like L'Imprévu Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

Le Requin Chagrin is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

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Day 10 – Villepreux and Caen

Day 10

Day 10 – Villepreux and Caen

  • Caen
  • Villepreux
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Drive 272 km, 3 hours 45 min

  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • Marie-Antoinette's Estate
  • Grand Trianon
  • More

Day 10 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Villepreux and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Caen. You will stay in Caen for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Villepreux is the amazing Palace of Versailles. As such, over 4,741,758 people visit Palace of Versailles yearly. This attraction is a château that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible french formal garden, Gardens of Versailles. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Villepreux is the outstanding Marie-Antoinette's Estate. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,865 visitors. Approximately 4,741,758 travelers come to Villepreux every year to see the stunning Palace of Versailles with their own eyes.

The spectacular Grand Trianon is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating maison de plaisance and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,511 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Villepreux by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Caen, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux, one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

Locals also recommend Beef & Cow as one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. Beef & Cow is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Caen is Les Fils à Maman Caen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,976 customers.

After dinner, visit L'Hydropathe, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Caen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Alternatively, Vertigo is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Caen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

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Day 11 – Caen

Day 11

Day 11 – Caen

  • Caen
  • More

Drive 96 km, 1 hour 47 min

  • Château de Falaise
  • Forêt d'Ifs
  • Caen Castle
  • Colline aux Oiseaux
  • Mémorial de Caen
  • More

On day 11 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Caen, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Caen.

Today you'll explore the city of Caen. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Château de Falaise. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,678 visitors.

Forêt d'Ifs is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Caen. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,364 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Caen is Caen Castle. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,915 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Colline aux Oiseaux. This green space and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,950 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Mémorial de Caen. This peace museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,288 visitors. Mémorial de Caen hosts around 349,455 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Caen.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen, like Le Bistronome. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,669 customers.

Pizzeria Novità is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Caen. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

Locals enjoy Mian Mian, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Caen. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Caen, Delirium Café. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 776 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Les Déserteurs. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 434 customers.

The brew bar is another of the best bars in the city of Caen. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 365 customers.

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Day 12 – Saint-Lô, Rennes, and Nantes

Day 12

Day 12 – Saint-Lô, Rennes, and Nantes

  • Rennes
  • Nantes
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Drive 314 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Parc zoologique de Champrepus
  • Parc des Gayeulles
  • Parc du Thabor
  • BRAIN
  • More

You’ll stay in Nantes for 1 night.

To experience the local culture, see more of France, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in France. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Parc des Gayeulles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Rennes. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,176 visitors.

This outstanding urban park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,132 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular BRAIN in the city of Rennes. This attraction, a stunning must-see tourist destination, has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,039 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Nantes.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes, L'Abelia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

Locals recommend Lamaccotte - Restaurant Nantes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes. Lamaccotte - Restaurant Nantes is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 426 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes is Restaurant Art'N Blum - Restaurant Nantes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 388 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Nantes, Belle de Jour. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 221 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Crêperie Ker Breizh. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

KITKAT Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 479 customers.

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Day 13 – Nantes - departure day

Day 13

Day 13 – Nantes - departure day

  • Nantes - Departure day
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  • Éloge du Pas de Côté
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Day 13 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nantes before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Nantes and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Nantes at Cuit Lu Cru before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Imagine - Restaurant - Nantes for your last chance at a meal in the city of Nantes. The Imagine - Restaurant - Nantes restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 299 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Nantes. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!

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