5-Day France Road Trip from Rennes to Paris

Photo of embankment of river Vilaine in Rennes, Brittany, France.
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through France.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in France. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Rennes and 2 nights in Paris, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Rennes and Paris. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in France you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Rennes, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in France, including the stunning Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in France. From the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to the breathtaking Champ de Mars and Jardin du Luxembourg, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Rennes and Paris, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in France.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in France. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through France.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in France.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything France has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of France. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in France extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in France today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of traditional half-timbered houses in the old town of Rennes, Brittany, France.Rennes / 2 nights
Paris, France. Panoramic view from Arc de Triomphe. Eiffel Tower and Avenue des Champs Elysees. Europe.Paris / 2 nights

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Attractions

Photo of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France best Destinations in Europe.Eiffel Tower
Photo of beautiful summer view of Louvre Museum, one of the world's most important museums, historic monument and parisian landmark, Paris, France.Louvre Museum
Photo of Arc de Triomphe  Early in the morning with the French flag, France.Arc de Triomphe
Photo of Champ de Mars view from top of Eiffel tower looking down see the entire city as a beautiful classic architecture, France.Champ de Mars
Photo of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Cœur Basilica),on Montmartre hill, Paris, France.Sacré-Cœur
Photo of Luxembourg gardens and palace with puffy clouds in Paris, France.Jardin du Luxembourg
Photo of Corner of the Tuileries Garden with flower bed and alley with sculptures in Paris in springtime, France.Tuileries Garden
photo of La Villette Park with the Canal of the Basin of the Villette with boat at beautiful morning in Paris, France.La Villette
photo of Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees at morning in Paris, France.Place de la Concorde
photo of Thabor park (Le parc du Thabor) in Rennes is one of the finest examples of landscape art of the XIII century public parks, Thabor Park is the pride of Rennes, France.Parc du Thabor
photo of Parc des Gayeulles in Rennes, France.Parc des Gayeulles
Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes, Centre-Ville, Centre, Quartiers Centre, Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, Metropolitan France, FranceCathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes
photo of Park Hamelin Oberthur in Rennes, France.Parc Hamelin Oberthür
Champagne Park

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Day 1 - Rennes - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 - Rennes - arrival day

  • Rennes - Arrival Day
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  • Parc Hamelin Oberthür
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Rennes. You’ll stay in Rennes for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Rennes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Parc Hamelin Oberthür. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,122 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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 Rennes, La Saint-Georges. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,621 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rennes is O'Connell's Irish Pub. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,586 customers.

Locals recommend Ouzh-Taol as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rennes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 905 customers.

Rennes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Rennes is Fox and Friends Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Rennes is Penny Lane. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 customers.

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

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Day 2 - Rennes and Paris

Day 2

Day 2 - Rennes and Paris

  • Rennes
  • Paris
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Drive 355 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes
  • Parc du Thabor
  • Parc des Gayeulles
  • Champagne Park
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Day 2 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Rennes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Paris. You will stay in Paris for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Rennes is the amazing Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,087 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible urban park, parc du Thabor. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,132 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Rennes is the outstanding Parc des Gayeulles. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,176 visitors.

The spectacular Champagne Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 378 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Rennes by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in France. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Paris, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Calbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!

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Day 3 - Paris

Day 3

Day 3 - Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • La Villette
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On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Arc de Triomphe. Attracting 2,743,823 annual visitors, it's clear that Arc de Triomphe is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding La Villette. This commune of france and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 56,497 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 Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Le Train Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

The Bombardier is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

Locals enjoy Jules Verne, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

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

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Day 4 - Paris and Rennes

Day 4

Day 4 - Paris and Rennes

  • Paris
  • Rennes
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Drive 353 km, 4 hours 16 min

  • Louvre Museum
  • Place de la Concorde
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Paris. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Rennes. You’ll stay in Rennes for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Paris’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Paris, start your day with a visit to the amazing Louvre Museum. This much-appreciated art museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Each year, around 2,825,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating place de la Concorde. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Tuileries Garden to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Tuileries Garden is a garden that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

The lovely Jardin du Luxembourg is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 94,043 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Paris has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Rennes. Rennes offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Les Fils à Maman. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,163 reviews.

The remarkable Bar À Cocktails Le Irish Pub Shamrock is another top restaurant in Rennes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 748 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Café Breton is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Rennes, the fantastic Le Haricot Rouge. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bar le Saint Germain. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

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Day 5 - Rennes - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 - Rennes - departure day

  • Rennes - Departure Day
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Day 5 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Rennes 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Rennes at La Chope before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Le Haricot Rouge for your last chance at a meal in the city of Rennes. The Le Haricot Rouge restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Bar le Saint Germain. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

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

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