13-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Paris to Lille, Caen, Nantes, and Tours and surrounding area

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 13-day road trip in France! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Paris, Versailles, Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, Haubourdin, Ronchin, Lille, Willems, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Croix, Roubaix, Lomme, Armentières, Amiens, Rouen, Caen, Nantes, Amboise, Tours, Blois, and Cheverny.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 5 nights in Paris, 4 nights in Lille, 1 night in Caen, 1 night in Nantes, and 1 night 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 Paris, 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. Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Paris, Versailles, Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, Haubourdin, Ronchin, Lille, Willems, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Croix, Roubaix, Lomme, Armentières, Amiens, Rouen, Caen, Nantes, Amboise, Tours, Blois, and Cheverny, 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

Paris - Arrival day
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Jardin du Luxembourg
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Welcome to Paris, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 4 nights discovering what to see in Paris before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

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.

Find your way to your hotel in Paris. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in France. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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.

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

Day 2

Paris
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 37 min

Champ de Mars
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Sacré-Cœur
La Villette
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights 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.

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

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

Day 3

Paris
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Drive 8 km, 30 min

Panthéon
Musée d'Orsay
place de la Concorde
Tuileries Garden
Louvre Museum
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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 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.

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

Day 4

Paris
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Drive 177 km, 3 hours 16 min

Gardens of Versailles
Palace of Versailles
Grand Trianon
Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Château de Chantilly
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Versailles and Vineuil-Saint-Firmin.

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

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

Head back to your accommodation in Paris and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in France.

Day 5

Paris
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Drive 238 km, 3 hours 11 min

Mosaïc Le Jardin des Cultures
Botanical Garden
Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille
John Doe Escape Game
La Vieille Bourse
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Haubourdin, Ronchin, and Lille. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Lille, where you'll spend 4 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Lille. Lille offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

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

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 6

Lille
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Drive 49 km, 1 hour 23 min

Base Recreation 6 Bonniers
Parc du Héron
Villa Cavrois
Parc Barbieux
La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix
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On day 6 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Lille, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 3 nights to spend in Lille, there’s no need to rush. Experience Willems, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Croix, and Roubaix to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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

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

Day 7

Lille
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Drive 6 km, 27 min

Palais des Beaux Arts
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille
Gare Saint Sauveur
Paris Gate
Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas
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You have 2 nights left in Lille. 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.

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

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in France!

Day 8

Lille
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Drive 56 km, 1 hour 13 min

Zoo Lille
Parc de la Citadelle
Jardin Vauban
Urbain Natural Park
Les Prés du Hem
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On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lille, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

Lille is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Lille.

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

Day 9

Lille
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Drive 389 km, 4 hours 39 min

Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Rouen Cathedral
Le Gros-Horloge
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Amiens and Rouen. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Caen, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Caen is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Caen.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 10

Caen
Nantes
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Drive 299 km, 3 hours 26 min

Île de Versailles (Nantes)
Botanical Garden
Château des ducs de Bretagne
Machines of the Isle of Nantes
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On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Nantes. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Nantes, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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.

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.

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

Day 11

Nantes
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Drive 287 km, 3 hours 24 min

Château de Chenonceau
Château d'Amboise
Château du Clos Lucé
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 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 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Tours. Tours offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

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

Head back to your accommodation in Tours and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in France.

Day 12

Tours
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Drive 279 km, 3 hours 41 min

Château de Blois
Château de Cheverny
Exposition Permanente Tintin Les Secrets de Moulinsart
Parc du château de Cheverny
Château de Chambord
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On day 12 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Blois and Cheverny are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Paris, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Paris, 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 Paris's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in France!

Day 13

Paris - Departure day
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Jardin des plantes
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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.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation. Elevate your style with pieces from high-end retail stores.

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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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.

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