7-Day France road trip from Rennes to Le Mans, Paris, and Caen

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 Ouzh-Taol. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 905 customers.

Locals recommend Les Fils à Maman as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rennes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,163 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 7-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 Le Mans. You’ll stay in Le Mans 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 parc du Thabor. This much-appreciated urban park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,132 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Parc des Gayeulles. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,176 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular La forêt de Brocéliande to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular La forêt de Brocéliande is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,216 visitors.

The lovely BRAIN is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,039 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.9 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 Park Bréquigny. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,130 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 Le Mans. Le Mans 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 La Brochette du Boucher. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 841 reviews.

The remarkable La Baraque à Bœuf is another top restaurant in Le Mans we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Boeuf Tient le Pavé is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 889 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Le Mans, the fantastic Le Mulligan's. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Fost - Australian Club. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Elephant Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 694 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 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 Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable La Villette. This attraction is a commune of france that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Jardin des plantes. This botanical garden and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

The lovely Panthéon is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 43,649 visitors have left this mausoleum an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Notre-Dame de Paris is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Paris. This point of interest is a catholic cathedral rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 45,788 reviews. Around 12,000,000 people come to see this attraction every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Paris, 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 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.

Palais Garnier is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is place de la Concorde. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 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 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!

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

One of the best places to visit today in Paris is the amazing Musée d'Orsay. As such, over 3,651,616 people visit Musée d'Orsay yearly. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible lattice tower, Eiffel Tower. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Eiffel Tower welcomes around 6,207,303 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Paris is the outstanding Champ de Mars. This popular urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 visitors. Approximately 3,651,616 travelers come to Paris every year to see the stunning Musée d'Orsay with their own eyes.

The spectacular Pont Alexandre III is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating deck arch bridge and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,899 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Arc de Triomphe. This attraction is a popular triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors. Arc de Triomphe hosts around 2,743,823 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux, one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

Locals also recommend Beef & Cow as one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. Beef & Cow is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Caen is Les Fils à Maman Caen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,976 customers.

After dinner, visit L'Hydropathe, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Caen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Alternatively, Vertigo is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Caen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Caen 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 Caen and Manche 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 Caen. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mémorial de Caen. This attraction is a peace museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,288 visitors. Over 349,455 people visit Mémorial de Caen annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Caen Castle. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 9,915 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Caen is the stunning L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes. This place of worship and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,380 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable PLAT GOUSSET BEACH IN GRANVILLE. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,637 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Le Plat Gousset. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 626 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Plage. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 452 visitors.

The lovely Cabane Vauban is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,170 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Manche, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Rennes. When you arrive in Rennes 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 Café Breton. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 620 customers.

Locals also recommend La Chope, another of the best restaurants in Rennes. La Chope is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant IMA. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 488 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bar À Cocktails Le Irish Pub Shamrock to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Rennes, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 748 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Haricot Rouge. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Haricot Rouge has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Bar le Saint Germain 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 514 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 7 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.

Parc Hamelin Oberthür is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Rennes. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,122 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 Chez Kub before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 394 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Le Globe for your last chance at a meal in the city of Rennes. The Le Globe restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 349 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurant Le Loup. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 396 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!