One-Week France Road Trip from Clermont-Ferrand traveling north to Nevers, Paris, Tours, and Blois

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

Clermont-Ferrand has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible place de Jaude. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,034 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 Clermont-Ferrand, Lard De Vivre. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is La Gourmandine. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,134 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Clermont-Ferrand : L'Odevie as one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

Clermont-Ferrand also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is The Still Irish Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is Les BerThoM. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Salvation Jane Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 Clermont-Ferrand and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Nevers. You will stay in Nevers for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Clermont-Ferrand is the amazing Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port. This attraction is a church building that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,201 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, L'Aventure Michelin. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,701 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Clermont-Ferrand 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 Nevers, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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 Nevers 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 Nevers 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 Nevers. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc Roger Salengro. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,329 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Palais ducal de Nevers. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,031 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nevers is the stunning Nevers Cathedral. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 587 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 Champ de Mars. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 6,207,303 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Approximately 2,743,823 people visit this attraction every year.

The lovely Louvre Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 260,788 visitors have left this art museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 2,825,000 visits 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 La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.

Sacré-Cœur is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Sacré-Cœur attracts about 11,000,000 travelers annually.

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 Musée d'Orsay. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 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!

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 Tours. You’ll stay in Tours 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 Centre Georges Pompidou. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 55,213 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Centre Georges Pompidou welcomes 3,273,867 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Panthéon to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Panthéon is a mausoleum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

The lovely Jardin du Luxembourg is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 94,043 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 Tours. Tours 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 MAISON DES HALLES. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 636 reviews.

The remarkable Le Turon is another top restaurant in Tours we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Casse-Cailloux is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 316 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tours, the fantastic Bar Le Corsaire. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Pale. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La réserve. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 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 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Tours and embark on a scenic drive to Blois, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Tours and Auzouer-en-Touraine 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 Tours. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Château de Villandry. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,506 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Tours Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,212 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Tours is the stunning Jardin botanique de Tours. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,560 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Auzouer-en-Touraine 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 Auzouer-en-Touraine has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château de Chenonceau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,253 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château d'Amboise. This château and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,016 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Château du Clos Lucé. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,292 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Auzouer-en-Touraine, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Blois. When you arrive in Blois 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 Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 160 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

You’ll stay in Clermont-Ferrand for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Suèvres today is Château de Blois. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Château de Cheverny, an outstanding château, in the city of Suèvres. Around 15,031 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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 could then travel to Château de Blois for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

This outstanding château has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Le Jardin de l'Archêveché. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,837 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Bourges Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,823 travelers, the magnificent Bourges Cathedral is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Clermont-Ferrand.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, Le Bistrot d'à Côté. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Locals recommend Lard et la Manière as one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Lard et la Manière is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 814 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is Le Boeuf Café. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 593 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, Délirium Café. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Le Compt(o)ir. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 667 customers.

Au Fût et à mesure is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 457 customers.

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

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

Jardin Lecoq is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Clermont-Ferrand. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,878 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Clermont-Ferrand at La Vache qui Tète before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Avenue* Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. The Avenue* Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 454 customers.

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