Two-Week France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Caen traveling west to Le Mans, Angers, La Rochelle, Nantes, Brest, Lorient, and Rennes

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through France. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 3 nights in Caen, 1 night in Le Mans, 1 night in Angers, 1 night in La Rochelle, 4 nights in Nantes, 1 night in Brest, 1 night in Lorient, and 2 nights in Rennes. 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 Caen, 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. Puy Du Fou and Machines Of The Isle Of Nantes are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Ifs, Caen, Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, Ouistreham, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Bayeux, Le Mans, Saumur, Angers, La Rochelle, Fouras, Rochefort, Nantes, Les Sables D'olonne, Guérande, Batz-sur-Mer, Vannes, Brest, Le Faou, Huelgoat, Quimper, Concarneau, Lorient, Port Maria, Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Rennes, Fougères, Saint-Côme-du-Mont, and Sainte-Mère-Église, 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.

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Caen - Arrival day
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  • Forêt d'Ifs
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Say hello to Caen! Your exciting road trip through France is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Caen for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in France!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Caen
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Drive 43 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • Colline aux Oiseaux
  • Mémorial de Caen
  • Caen Botanical Garden
  • Le Grand Bunker - Museum of the Atlantic Wall
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Wake up to day 2 of your road trip in France. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, Caen, and Ouistreham. With 1 night to stay in Caen, 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 Caen and your accommodation.

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

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Caen
  • Sarthe
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Drive 269 km, 3 hours 32 min

  • Omaha Beach Memorial
  • Normandy American Cemetery
  • Longues-sur-Mer Battery
  • Bayeux Cathedral
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 4 destinations, including Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, and Bayeux. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Le Mans, where you'll spend 1 night.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Caen.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Le Mans, 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 Le Mans. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Sarthe
  • Angers
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Drive 204 km, 2 hours 40 min

  • Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans
  • Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Musée des Blindés
  • Château de Saumur
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On day 4 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Le Mans and Saumur are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Angers, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Angers. 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 Angers's best restaurants.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Angers
  • La Rochelle
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Drive 214 km, 2 hours 49 min

  • Parc de la Garenne
  • Château d'Angers
  • Puy du Fou
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in France includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Angers and La Forge. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in La Rochelle, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • La Rochelle
  • Nantes
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Drive 217 km, 3 hours 11 min

  • Fouras Fort
  • Marché de Fouras
  • Place Colbert
  • Association Hermione La Fayette
  • National Museum of the Marine Rochefort
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On day 6 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 Nantes, where you’ll be staying for 4 nights.

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

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

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.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Nantes
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Drive 211 km, 2 hours 57 min

  • Parc zoologique des Sables d'Olonnes
  • Hospital Blockhouse Museum
  • L'île Penotte
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nantes, where you still have 3 nights left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Les Sables D'olonne.

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

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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • 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 2 nights 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.

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

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in France.

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Nantes
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Drive 199 km, 3 hours 14 min

  • L'Arche Briéronne
  • Terre de Sel
  • Grand blockhaus
  • Océarium Croisic
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nantes, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

Say good night to Nantes and look forward to another great day of your road trip in France!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Nantes
  • Brest
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Drive 298 km, 3 hours 36 min

  • Château de l'Hermine
  • Remparts de Vannes
  • Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Vannes. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Brest, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Brest. 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 Brest, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Brest
  • Lorient
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Drive 215 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Parc naturel régional d'Armorique
  • Huelgoat Forest
  • Jardin de la Retraite
  • Saint Corentin Cathedral
  • Ville Close
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 4 destinations, including Le Faou, Huelgoat, Quimper, and Concarneau. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Lorient, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Lorient 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 Lorient.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Lorient
  • Rennes
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Drive 242 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Côte Sauvage
  • Casino de Quiberon
  • Carnac stones
  • Basilique de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
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On day 12 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Kervozès, Port Maria, Le Ménec, and Sainte-Anne-d'Auray are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Rennes, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Rennes, 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 Rennes. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Rennes
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Drive 200 km, 2 hours 55 min

  • parc du Thabor
  • Parc des Gayeulles
  • Château de Fougères
  • Grand Aquarium Saint Malo
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Greet day 13 of your road trip in France with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Rennes, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Rennes, Fougères, and La Ville Huchet.

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

Rennes 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 Rennes.

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.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Rennes
  • Caen
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Drive 303 km, 3 hours 25 min

  • D-Day Experience
  • Utah Beach Landing Museum
  • Airborne Museum
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in France includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Saint-Côme-du-Mont, La Madeleine, and Sainte-Mère-Église. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Caen, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Caen. 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 Caen's best restaurants.

Say good night to Caen and look forward to another great day of your road trip in France!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Caen - Departure day
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  • Caen Castle
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Day 15 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.

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.
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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.
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