Two-Week Relaxed France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Paris to Caen, Angers, and Blois

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Enjoy this 15-day relaxed road trip in France, with Paris, Caen, Ouistreham, Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, Mamers, Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, Solesmes, Angers, Amboise, Blois, and Fontainebleau 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, 4 nights in Caen, 4 nights in Angers, and 2 nights in Blois, 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 15-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 15 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 15-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 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 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 15-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.

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.

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.

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 13 km, 1 hour 3 min

  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Panthéon
  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Le Marais
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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.

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 Paris, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip 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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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.

Bring home unique finds from Paris's bustling shopping hub, Le Marais. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of unique boutiques and stores where locals shop. Don’t forget to browse souvenirs and local specialties that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Beyond shopping, Le Marais offers plenty of options, including primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

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 Paris.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in France.

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 4

Day 4

  • Paris
  • Caen
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 22 min

  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Louvre Museum
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Tuileries Garden
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On day 4 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.

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

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

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Caen 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.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in France!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Caen
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Drive 39 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Le Grand Bunker - Museum of the Atlantic Wall
  • Mémorial de Caen
  • Colline aux Oiseaux
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On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across France, you’ll explore the area around Caen, where you’ll be staying for another 3 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Caen will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of France.

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

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 Caen, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Caen. 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 Caen 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 6

Day 6

  • Caen
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Drive 4 km, 44 min

  • Caen Castle
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Caen
  • Parc Michel d'Ornano
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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.

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 Caen, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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 Caen. The bars in Caen make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in France!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Caen
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Drive 7 km, 45 min

  • L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes
  • Caen Botanical Garden
  • Vallée des Jardins
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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 new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Caen has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

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

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Caen
  • Angers
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Drive 270 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Sillé Plage
  • Château de Sainte-Suzanne
  • abbatiale Saint-Pierre de Solesmes
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Day 8 of your leisurely self-drive tour in France offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Angers for 4 nights.

Continue your laid-back road trip in France as you make your way to Angers. 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.

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

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 9

Day 9

  • Angers
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Drive 15 km, 49 min

  • Château d'Angers
  • Balzac Park
  • Terra Botanica
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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.

Exploring the food culture in Angers 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.

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

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in France!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Angers
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Drive 2 km, 30 min

  • Jardin des Plantes d'Angers
  • The Museum of Natural Science
  • Le jardin du Mail
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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.

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

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

  • Angers
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Drive 2 km, 28 min

  • Galerie David d'Angers
  • Angers Cathedral
  • Collégiale Saint-Martin
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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.

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 Angers, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Angers 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 12

Day 12

  • Angers
  • Blois
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Drive 208 km, 2 hours 46 min

  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Chapel of Saint-Hubert
  • Château du Clos Lucé
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Day 12 of your self-drive tour in France offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Blois for 2 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in France.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Blois. Staying in the town gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in France.

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 Blois.

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

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in France!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Blois
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Drive 77 km, 1 hour 45 min

  • Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
  • Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Château de Chambord
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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 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 Blois.

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 14

Day 14

  • Blois
  • Paris
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Drive 258 km, 3 hours 16 min

  • Château de Blois
  • Palace of Fontainebleau
  • Forêt de Fontainebleau
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Day 14 of your easy, relaxed road trip through France lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Paris, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

In Paris, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in France.

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.

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

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 15

Day 15

  • Paris - Departure day
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  • Rue Mouffetard
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Day 15 of your relaxed road trip in France is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

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.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-day relaxed road trip in France is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
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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.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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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.
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