7-Day France road trip from Caen to Beauvais and Paris

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

Caen has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Forêt d'Ifs. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,364 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 Caen, Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Caen is Beef & Cow. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

Locals recommend Les Fils à Maman Caen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,976 customers.

Caen also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Caen is L'Hydropathe. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Caen is Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Locals also enjoy Vertigo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in France!

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 Caen and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Beauvais. You will stay in Beauvais for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Caen is the amazing Site fortifié Hillman. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 601 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible green space, Colline aux Oiseaux. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,950 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Caen is the outstanding Mémorial de Caen. This popular peace museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,288 visitors.

The spectacular Caen Botanical Garden is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,184 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Caen 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 Beauvais, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit La bohemia, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Beauvais. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 490 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Papotin. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 198 customers.

Alternatively, L'alternative is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Beauvais. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 189 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Château de Chantilly. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,488 visitors.

Around 2,718 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 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. 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 Paris.

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Paris, Le Calbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

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

On day 4 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 2 nights 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 Sacré-Cœur. As one of the top sights in the area, around 11,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,527 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

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 Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Each year, approximately 6,207,303 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Champ de Mars. This urban park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 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 Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet 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 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy Les Fous de l'Île, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar has an average rating 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!

On day 5 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 Panthéon. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

Jardin du Luxembourg is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Musée d'Orsay. Attracting 3,651,616 annual visitors, it's clear that Musée d'Orsay is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This garden and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Louvre Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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 Restaurant Île de la Réunion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

L'Imprévu Café 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 846 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Highlander. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Velvet Bar Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,018 customers.

Café de Paris V is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Villepreux. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Caen. You’ll stay in Caen for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Villepreux’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Villepreux, start your day with a visit to the amazing Palace of Versailles. This much-appreciated château and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Each year, around 4,741,758 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 Gardens of Versailles. This french formal garden and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,133 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Marie-Antoinette's Estate to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Marie-Antoinette's Estate is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,865 visitors.

The lovely Grand Trianon is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,511 visitors have left this maison de plaisance average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Villepreux has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Caen. Caen 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 Bistronome. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,669 reviews.

The remarkable Pizzeria Novità is another top restaurant in Caen we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Mian Mian is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Caen, the fantastic Delirium Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 776 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Les Déserteurs. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 434 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The brew bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 365 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 7 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Caen 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.

Caen Castle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Caen. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,915 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Caen at Ju'ste Chez Moi before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 527 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Monsieur Louis for your last chance at a meal in the city of Caen. The Monsieur Louis restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 592 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try A Contre Sens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

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