6-Day France Road Trip from La Rochelle to Bordeaux and Nantes and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of La Rochelle. You’ll stay in La Rochelle for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

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.

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 La Rochelle, Christopher Coutanceau. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,006 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle is LE JARDIN DU MARCHÉ. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 978 customers.

Locals recommend Iséo as one of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,577 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 The Famous Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle is The Children of Rock. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,254 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Jolly Sailor. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in France!

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in La Rochelle and embark on a scenic drive to Bordeaux, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in La Rochelle 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 Bunker La Rochelle (Museum). This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,071 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Escape Yourself La Rochelle. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 680 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in La Rochelle is the stunning La Rochelle Aquarium. This aquarium and travel destination has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 6,656 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated museum in La Rochelle. The popular Musée maritime de La Rochelle is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,865 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans). This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,090 customers.

Locals also recommend suzzi, another of the best restaurants in Bordeaux. Suzzi is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Symbiose. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Connemara to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bordeaux, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Molly Malone's. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Molly Malone's has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

Le Bar à Vin is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,327 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 3 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bordeaux has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Bordeaux by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Bordeaux. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Bordeaux, like the extraordinary La Cité du Vin. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bordeaux is the spectacular jardin public. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

Place de la Bourse is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This square is a popular destination among visitors in Bordeaux. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Bordeaux does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bordeaux on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in France, be sure to eat at L'Autre Petit Bois, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bordeaux. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,474 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bordeaux is the popular Books & Coffee. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,243 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bordeaux is Restaurant Melodie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,499 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Café Brun is one of the best bars in the city of Bordeaux for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

Restaurant Le Plana is another of the most popular bars in the city of Bordeaux. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Bordeaux is The Houses Of Parliament. The Houses Of Parliament has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bordeaux!

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 Nantes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nantes. You’ll stay in Nantes for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Nantes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nantes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This much-appreciated art project and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Île de Versailles (Nantes). This river island and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,112 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Botanical Garden to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Botanical Garden is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,694 visitors.

The lovely Château des ducs de Bretagne is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 18,724 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 167,867 visits every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nantes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nantes. Nantes 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 Bistrot Basque de Nantes. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 730 reviews.

The remarkable Pickles is another top restaurant in Nantes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous La Cantine Du Curé is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,050 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nantes, the fantastic Gigg's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Délirium Café. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,288 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Coffee House. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,168 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 5 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 Les Sables D'olonne and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of La Rochelle. You will stay in La Rochelle for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Les Sables D'olonne is the amazing L'île Penotte. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,180 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Les Sables D'olonne 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 La Rochelle, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Boussole, one of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,452 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Les Flots as one of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle. Restaurant Les Flots is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,671 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle is Amorino Gelato - La Rochelle. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 796 customers.

After dinner, visit Mac Ewan's Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 262 customers.

Alternatively, Lili la Rochelle is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of La Rochelle. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 212 customers.

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

Day 6 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.

Grosse Horloge is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in La Rochelle. This city gate and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 441 visitors.

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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of La Rochelle at Le Café du Nord before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 722 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Les P’tits Loups for your last chance at a meal in the city of La Rochelle. The Les P’tits Loups restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Palem Café. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

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!