5-Day France Road Trip from Rennes traveling east to Tours and Angers

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 des Tanneurs. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 231 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 Café Joyeux Rennes. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 583 customers.

Locals recommend Roadside | Burger Restaurant Rennes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rennes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,342 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 O'Connell's Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,586 customers.

Locals also enjoy Penny Lane. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Rennes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Tours. You’ll stay in Tours for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Rennes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Rennes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,087 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating BRAIN. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,039 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Parc Hamelin Oberthür to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Parc Hamelin Oberthür is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,122 visitors.

The lovely parc du Thabor is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,132 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Parc des Gayeulles. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,176 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Rennes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Tours. Tours 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 Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude Tours Centre. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,883 reviews.

The remarkable The Pale is another top restaurant in Tours we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Hotel & Spa Oceania L'univers Tours is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tours, the fantastic Café Bar Jazz Le Strapontin. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful La réserve. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Délirium café. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Tours and embark on a scenic drive to Angers, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Tours and Cheverny 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 Tours. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Château de Chambord. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,219 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Chambord 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 Cheverny has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château de Cheverny. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,031 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Exposition Permanente Tintin Les Secrets de Moulinsart. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 405 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Cheverny, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Angers. When you arrive in Angers 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 Bistrot des Ducs. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,756 customers.

Locals also recommend Crêperie du Château, another of the best restaurants in Angers. Crêperie du Château is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 558 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at La Reserve. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,483 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Mamie Fada to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Angers, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,549 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Héron carré. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Héron carré has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,625 customers.

La Cour - Angers is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,026 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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Angers and embark on a scenic drive to Rennes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Angers 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 Angers. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Île de Versailles (Nantes). This attraction is a river island that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,112 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Botanical Garden. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,694 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Angers is the stunning Château des ducs de Bretagne. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,724 visitors. Approximately 167,867 travelers come to Angers every year to see this fascinating attraction.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated must-see tourist destination in Angers. The popular Le Lieu Unique is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,945 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight, or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This attraction is an art project rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 33,332 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Ouzh-Taol. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 905 customers.

Locals also recommend Les Fils à Maman, another of the best restaurants in Rennes. Les Fils à Maman is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,163 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Black And White Burger Rennes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L'Ambassade de Rennes to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Rennes, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'Annexe. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. L'Annexe has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 750 customers.

Bar À Cocktails Le Irish Pub Shamrock is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 748 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 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.

Park Bréquigny is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Rennes. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,130 visitors.

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 Fuji Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 905 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Falafel for your last chance at a meal in the city of Rennes. The Falafel restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Baan Meh - Gastronomie Thaï-issan. Maison fondée en 2006. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 646 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!