7-Day France road trip from Nantes to Le Mans, Paris, and Blois

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

Nantes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Miroir d'eau. This attraction is a reflecting pool and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 866 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 Nantes, Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 730 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes is Pickles. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

Locals recommend Le Fou du Roi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

Nantes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nantes is Gigg's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nantes is Le Labo. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Locals also enjoy Fleming's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 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 Nantes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Le Mans. You will stay in Le Mans for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nantes is the amazing Île de Versailles (Nantes). This attraction is a river island that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,112 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Botanical Garden. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,694 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nantes is the outstanding Le Lieu Unique. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,945 visitors.

The spectacular Machines of the Isle of Nantes is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating art project and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,332 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic parc de Procé. This attraction is a popular urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,256 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Brochette du Boucher, one of the best restaurants in the city of Le Mans. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 841 customers.

Locals also recommend La Baraque à Bœuf as one of the best restaurants in the city of Le Mans. La Baraque à Bœuf is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Le Mans is Le Boeuf Tient le Pavé. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 889 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Mulligan's, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Le Mans. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Fost - Australian Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Alternatively, The Elephant Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Le Mans. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 694 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Le Mans and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Le Mans and Villepreux 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 Le Mans. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,809 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Papea Parc. This attraction, a beloved amusement park, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,654 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Le Mans is the stunning Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,819 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Villepreux 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 Villepreux has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palace of Versailles. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 119,665 visitors. Around 4,741,758 people visit Palace of Versailles every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Villepreux, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Paris. When you arrive in Paris 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 Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Le Calbar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Little Red Door has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 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!

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 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 Musée d'Orsay. As one of the top sights in the area, around 3,651,616 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 visitors.

Arc de Triomphe is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Arc de Triomphe attracts about 2,743,823 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Sacré-Cœur. Attracting 11,000,000 annual visitors, it's clear that Sacré-Cœur is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 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 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 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 Blois. You’ll stay in Blois 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Each year, around 12,000,000 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 Panthéon. This mausoleum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Jardin du Luxembourg to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Jardin du Luxembourg is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

The lovely Louvre Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 260,788 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 2,825,000 visits every year.

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 Jardin des plantes. This attraction is a botanical garden rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 40,461 reviews.

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 Blois. Blois 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 Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 160 reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Suèvres is the amazing Robert-Houdin House of Magic. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,105 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Château de Blois. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Suèvres is another excellent way to spend your new day in France. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of France’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to France’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of France’s scenic spots.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Inde et Vous, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 873 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bouchon as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes. Le Bouchon is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 650 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes is L'instinct gourmand. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

After dinner, visit Les BerThoM, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Alternatively, Bootlegger is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 344 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nantes 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 Nantes and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Nantes at L'Abelia before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Lamaccotte - Restaurant Nantes for your last chance at a meal in the city of Nantes. The Lamaccotte - Restaurant Nantes restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 426 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurant Art'N Blum - Restaurant Nantes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 388 customers.

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