13-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Nantes traveling south to La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Angouleme, and Tours

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Explore the best of France on a remarkable 13-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Sainte-luce-sur-loire, Nantes, Les Sables D'olonne, La Rochelle, Fouras, Rochefort, Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, Lormont, La Teste-de-Buch, Arcachon, Angouleme, Amboise, Tours, Blois, Langeais, Chinon, and Angers.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Nantes, 1 night in La Rochelle, 3 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in Angouleme, and 4 nights in Tours. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in France. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Nantes, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover France on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in France. Château De Chambord and Dune Of Pilat are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Sainte-luce-sur-loire, Nantes, Les Sables D'olonne, La Rochelle, Fouras, Rochefort, Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, Lormont, La Teste-de-Buch, Arcachon, Angouleme, Amboise, Tours, Blois, Langeais, Chinon, and Angers, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in France.

Throughout your road trip in France, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in France.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

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

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Day 1

Nantes - Arrival day
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Grand Blotterau Parc
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Welcome to Nantes, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Nantes before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Nantes 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Nantes. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in France. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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 Nantes, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 13-day road trip in France!

Day 2

Nantes
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour 6 min

Île de Versailles (Nantes)
Botanical Garden
Château des ducs de Bretagne
Le Lieu unique
Machines of the Isle of Nantes
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You have 1 night left in Nantes. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Nantes's best restaurants.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

Day 3

Nantes
La Rochelle
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Drive 201 km, 3 hours 10 min

L'île Penotte
Hospital Blockhouse Museum
Parc zoologique des Sables d'Olonnes
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Les Sables D'olonne. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in La Rochelle, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to La Rochelle, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of La Rochelle's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in France.

Day 4

La Rochelle
Bordeaux
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Drive 236 km, 3 hours 42 min

Fouras Fort
Place Colbert
Musée des Commerces d'autrefois
Lighthouse of La Coubre
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On day 4 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Fouras and Rochefort. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bordeaux, where you’ll be staying for 3 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bordeaux. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Bordeaux. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in France!

Day 5

Bordeaux
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Drive 16 km, 59 min

parc bordelais
Porte Cailhau
place de la Bourse
miroir d'eau
Cité du Vin
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You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 2 nights.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bordeaux's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 6

Bordeaux
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Drive 5 km, 1 hour 2 min

The big bell of Bordeaux
Bordeaux Cathedral
Monument aux Girondins
jardin public
Rue Sainte-Catherine
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Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Nantes. You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

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 Bordeaux, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in France!

Day 7

Bordeaux
Angoulême
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Drive 265 km, 3 hours 51 min

Beach of La Hume
Le Petit Train d' Arcachon
Parc Mauresque
Observatoire Sainte-Cécile
Dune of Pilat
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On day 7 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. La Teste-de-Buch and Arcachon are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Angouleme, where you will stay for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Angouleme. Angouleme offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go 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 Angouleme, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in France!

Day 8

Angoulême
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Drive 289 km, 3 hours 49 min

Château de Chenonceau
Château d'Amboise
Chapel of Saint-Hubert
Château du Clos Lucé
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Amboise. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Tours, where will spend 4 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Tours, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Tours. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in France!

Day 9

Tours
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Drive 176 km, 2 hours 56 min

Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Château de Blois
Château de Cheverny
Château de Chambord
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Wake up to day 9 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Blois. With 3 nights to stay in Tours, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Tours and your accommodation.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Tours's best restaurants.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in France.

Day 10

Tours
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Drive 97 km, 2 hours 7 min

Château d'Ussé
Château de Villandry
Jardin botanique de Tours
Vieux-Tours
Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Tours. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in France.

Day 11

Tours
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Drive 137 km, 2 hours 7 min

Château de Langeais
Château de Chinon
Château du Rivau
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On day 11 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Tours, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Langeais, Chinon, and La Guimarderie.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Tours.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Tours. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 12

Tours
Nantes
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Drive 233 km, 2 hours 42 min

Terra Botanica
Château d'Angers
Balzac Park
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Angers. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Nantes, where you'll spend 1 night.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Nantes. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Nantes's best restaurants.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

Day 13

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. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in France!

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