7-Day France Road Trip from Rennes traveling east 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 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 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 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 Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,829 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes welcomes 55,897 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular parc du Thabor to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular parc du Thabor is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,132 visitors.

The lovely Parc des Gayeulles is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,176 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.4 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 Auberge des 7 Plats 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 2,123 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous La Baraque à Bœuf is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 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 The Elephant Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 694 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is L' Office. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,057 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 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 Jardin des plantes. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Panthéon. This attraction, a beloved mausoleum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Le Mans is the stunning Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated art museum in Le Mans. The popular Louvre Museum is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city. It’s estimated around 2,825,000 people visit this attraction each 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 Palais Garnier. This attraction is an opera house rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 34,053 reviews.

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 La Coupole to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Fumoir. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Fumoir has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.

Le Mesturet 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 2,547 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 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Paris has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Paris 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 Paris. 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 Paris, like the extraordinary La Villette. This attraction is a commune of france and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 56,497 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Paris, which gets around 11,000,000 annual visits, is the spectacular Sacré-Cœur. This attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing place de la Concorde. This square has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Tuileries Garden is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This garden is a popular destination among visitors in Paris. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Musée d'Orsay. Musée d'Orsay is an art museum and popular attraction in Paris. More than 71,115 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. If you visit this attraction, you’ll be one of 3,651,616 people who do so each year.

Your discovery of Paris does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Paris 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 Angelina, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 13,038 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Paris is the popular Au Pied de Cochon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,684 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Paris is The Bombardier. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Little Red Door is one of the best bars in the city of Paris for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

Bisou. Is another of the most popular bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,248 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Paris is Experimental Cocktail Club. Experimental Cocktail Club has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

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

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 Notre-Dame de Paris. As such, over 12,000,000 people visit Notre-Dame de Paris yearly. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible deck arch bridge, Pont Alexandre III. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,899 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 12,000,000 travelers come to Paris every year to see the stunning Notre-Dame de Paris with their own eyes.

The spectacular Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating lattice tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 visitors. In addition, approximately 6,207,303 travelers visit this popular site annually.

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 Sans Gêne, one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,075 customers.

Locals also recommend Stéphane Carbone Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. Stéphane Carbone Restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 612 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Caen is Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

After dinner, visit Villa Eugène, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Caen. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,005 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 Champrepus 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 PLAT GOUSSET BEACH IN GRANVILLE. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,637 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Granville 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 Champrepus has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Écomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 414 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Les Traversées De Ludo - Guide de la baie du Mont-Saint Michel. This park and attraction has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars from 284 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Champrepus, 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 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 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 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!