5-Day France road trip Starting from La Rochelle to Nantes

La Rochelle has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,404 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle, The Jolly Sailor. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

La Rochelle also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle is Barracuda La Rochelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 847 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle is The Famous Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Children of Rock. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,254 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in France!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in La Rochelle, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in La Rochelle.

Today you'll explore the city of Artigues-près-Bordeaux. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,404 visitors.

La Rochelle Aquarium is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Artigues-près-Bordeaux. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 6,656 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Artigues-près-Bordeaux is Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,865 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of La Rochelle.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle, like Le 1835. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle, Café Corniche. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Jolly Sailor. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub is another of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 262 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in La Rochelle and embark on a scenic drive to Nantes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in La Rochelle and Nantes before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as La Rochelle. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,404 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible La Rochelle Aquarium. This attraction, a beloved aquarium, has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 6,656 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in La Rochelle is the stunning Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,865 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Nantes and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Nantes has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Grand Blotterau Parc. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,157 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible parc de Procé. This urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,256 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Île de Versailles (Nantes). This river island and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,112 visitors.

The lovely Botanical Garden is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,694 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Château des ducs de Bretagne is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Nantes. This point of interest is a museum rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 18,724 reviews. Around 167,867 people come to see this attraction every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Nantes, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Nantes. When you arrive in Nantes you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 730 customers.

Locals also recommend Pickles, another of the best restaurants in Nantes. Pickles is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Fou du Roi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Gigg's Irish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nantes, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Labo. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Labo has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Fleming's Irish Pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in France, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Nantes and the city of La Roche-sur-Yon. You’ll stay in La Rochelle for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Nantes today is Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This excellent attraction is an art project that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Le Lieu Unique, an outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination, in the city of Nantes. Around 5,945 travelers rated this attraction with 4.2 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of France, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in France. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of La Rochelle.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of La Rochelle, Lili la Rochelle. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 212 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Les Têtes Brulées. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 190 customers.

Mc Nulty's is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of La Rochelle. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 356 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!

Day 5 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of La Rochelle before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Charruyer Park of La Rochelle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in La Rochelle. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,404 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the La Rochelle Aquarium aquarium is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.1 out of 5-star rating from 6,656 reviews.

You can also stop at Musée maritime de La Rochelle museum to capture the beauty and wonder of La Rochelle one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,865 travelers.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of La Rochelle and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You’ll then say farewell to La Rochelle. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!