Two-Week Relaxed France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Rennes to Le Mans, Paris, and Caen

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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 15-day self-drive holiday in France. Along the way, Rennes, Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, Mamers, Le Mans, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Caen, Ouistreham, Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, Champrepus, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and Moidrey invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in France, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Rennes, 2 nights in Le Mans, 5 nights in Paris, and 4 nights in Caen, 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 Rennes, 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

  • Rennes - Arrival day
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  • Parc des Tanneurs
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Your relaxed road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Rennes, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Rennes and begin your adventure in France.

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

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 a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in France. Enjoy your first taste of Rennes as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Rennes
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Drive 11 km, 50 min

  • Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes
  • Saint-Melaine Church
  • parc du Thabor
  • Parc des Gayeulles
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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.

Exploring the food culture in Rennes 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.

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 Rennes 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 3

Day 3

  • Rennes
  • Sarthe
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Drive 186 km, 2 hours 45 min

  • Valley of the Caves of Saulges - Prehistoric Museum
  • Château de Sainte-Suzanne
  • Sillé Plage
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Day 3 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 Le Mans, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 2 nights.

Continue your laid-back road trip in France as you make your way to Le Mans. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

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

Toast to another amazing day in France!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Sarthe
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Park Théodore Monod
  • Cité Plantagenêt
  • Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans
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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 Le Mans, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Le Mans.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Sarthe
  • Paris
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Drive 303 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Park Tesse
  • Parc de Banjan
  • Palace of Fontainebleau
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On day 5 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.

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

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.

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.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Paris
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Drive 5 km, 46 min

  • The Centre Pompidou
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Panthéon
  • Le Marais
  • Rue Mouffetard
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One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Le Marais. Allow yourself some time to explore this neighborhood and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

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 new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Paris has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

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 7

Day 7

  • Paris
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 31 min

  • Sacré-Cœur
  • La Villette
  • Vincennes Woods
  • Jardin des plantes
  • Montmartre
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Set aside time today to explore Montmartre, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across France by joining a traveler-approved tour in Rennes. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Rennes 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 Paris.

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

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Paris!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Paris
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Drive 12 km, 48 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre-Dame de Paris
  • 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.

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.

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

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Paris
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Drive 7 km, 1 hour 15 min

  • Louvre Museum
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Tuileries Garden
  • place de la Concorde
  • Palais Garnier
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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 Paris, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

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 10

Day 10

  • Paris
  • Caen
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Drive 276 km, 3 hours 53 min

  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • Apollo Fountain
  • Grand Trianon
  • Marie-Antoinette's Estate
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Day 10 of your leisurely self-drive tour in France offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Caen for 4 nights.

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

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 11

Day 11

  • 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 11 of your relaxed road trip in France, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Caen and visit amazing attractions in Ouistreham, Caen, and Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, just outside the city. You still have 3 nights left in Caen, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

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.

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.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Caen!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Caen
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Drive 1 km, 25 min

  • St Peter's Catholic Church
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Caen
  • Caen Castle
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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 Caen 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, 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 to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in France!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Caen
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Drive 8 km, 42 min

  • The Abbey of Sainte-Trinité
  • 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 Rennes. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Rennes that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in France more memorable.

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.

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

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Caen
  • Rennes
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Drive 202 km, 3 hours 9 min

  • Parc zoologique de Champrepus
  • Mont Saint-Michel
  • Moidrey windmill
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Day 14 of your self-drive tour in France offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Rennes for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in France.

In Rennes, 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.

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 Rennes.

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.

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 15

Day 15

  • Rennes - Departure day
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  • Parc Hamelin Oberthür
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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.

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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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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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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