8-Day France Road Trip from Brest to Rennes, Paris, and Caen

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

Brest has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Garden of the Explorers. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,007 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.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Brest is Best Western Plus Europe Hotel. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Hotel Le Continental by Oceania Hotels.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Brest is Hotel Oceania Brest Centre. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 194 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Brest, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest, Le Coup de Fourchette. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brest is La Maison de l'Océan. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,864 customers.

Locals recommend Le Crabe Marteau as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,406 customers.

Brest also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Brest is The Dubliners. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 813 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Brest is Les Tontons Zingueurs. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 721 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Cottage. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 Brest. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Rennes. You’ll stay in Rennes for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Brest’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Brest, start your day with a visit to the amazing Haliotika - City of Fisheries. This much-appreciated interpretation centre and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,437 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Breton County Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 420 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Saint Corentin Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Saint Corentin Cathedral is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,909 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Brest has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Rennes. Rennes offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive Balthazar Hotel & Spa Rennes MGallery by Sofitel, one of the best 5-star hotel options in Brest. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 817 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 4-star hotel options in Rennes, like Novotel Spa Rennes Centre Gare. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,562 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Campanile Rennes Centre - Gare. This 3-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 2,057 guest reviews.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular La Saint-Georges. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,621 reviews.

The remarkable O'Connell's Irish Pub is another top restaurant in Rennes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,586 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ouzh-Taol is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 905 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Rennes, the fantastic Fox and Friends Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Penny Lane. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 customers.

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 Rennes and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Rennes 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 Rennes. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful parc du Thabor. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,132 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Gardens of Versailles. This attraction is a french formal garden that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,942 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Palace of Versailles. This château and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 119,665 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 4,741,758 yearly visitors.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Paris is the 4-star CitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 9,245 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star hotel in Paris, we recommend Maison Breguet. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,074 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Paris is the 3-star Hotel Kyriad Paris 13 Italie Gobelins. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,910 guests.

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 2 nights left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Brest. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 167,282 visitors.

Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brest 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 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 Le Train Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

The Bombardier 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 1,775 customers.

Locals enjoy Jules Verne, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar is rated an average 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 Brest. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Jardin des plantes. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

Panthéon is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brest is Jardin du Luxembourg. This amazing attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Sainte Chapelle. This chapel and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,376 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Notre-Dame de Paris. This catholic cathedral is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,085 visitors. Notre-Dame de Paris hosts around 12,000,000 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 Le Petit Châtelet. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.

Les Fous de l'Île 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 1,046 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!

Day 6 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 Brest 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 Brest is the amazing Louvre Museum. As such, over 2,825,000 people visit Louvre Museum yearly. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 250,811 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible opera house, Palais Garnier. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Brest is the outstanding place de la Concorde. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 52,485 visitors. Approximately 2,825,000 travelers come to Brest every year to see the stunning Louvre Museum with their own eyes.

The spectacular Tuileries Garden is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating garden and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 89,551 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Musée d'Orsay. This attraction is a popular art museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 67,916 visitors. Musée d'Orsay hosts around 3,651,616 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 Brest 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.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Caen is the 4-star BEST WESTERN Hotel Moderne, Caen. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 743 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 5-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Ivan Vautier Hotel, Spa & Restaurant is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 522 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Kyriad Caen Nord - Memorial. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 981 guests.

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!

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

One of the best places to visit in the city of Brest is the amazing Caen Botanical Garden. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,184 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mémorial de Caen, a popular attraction that receives around 349,455 yearly visitors. This peace museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,288 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Brest 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 Brest.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Brest is the 4-star hotel Hotel Le Continental by Oceania Hotels.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Best Western Plus Europe Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Brest. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 4-star hotel Hotel Oceania Brest Centre. This 4-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 194 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Big Fernand, one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Les Ptites Recettes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest. Restaurant Les Ptites Recettes is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 891 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brest is Thai Phuket. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,062 customers.

After dinner, visit Les Fauvettes, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Brest. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Petite Poésie. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 609 customers.

Alternatively, Greenwich Café is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Brest. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Brest 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.

Pont de Recouvrance is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Brest. This vertical-lift bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Brest at L'Embrun before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 523 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Cottage for your last chance at a meal in the city of Brest. The The Cottage restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le M. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

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