8-Day France Road Trip from Nantes to Rennes, Paris, and Tours

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 Gigg's Irish Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.

Nantes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nantes is Le Labo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nantes is Fleming's Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 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 Nantes. 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 Nantes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nantes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Île de Versailles (Nantes). This much-appreciated river island and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,112 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Botanical Garden. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,694 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Machines of the Isle of Nantes to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Machines of the Isle of Nantes is an art project that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 visitors.

The lovely parc de Procé is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,256 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nantes 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.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular La Saint-Georges. This popular restaurant is one of the 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 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 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.

You could also stop at the incredible Parc des Gayeulles. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,176 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Rennes is the stunning Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,087 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Nantes 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 2 nights left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Nantes. 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 Nantes. 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 Nantes 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 Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Nantes.

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 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 Nantes. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Arc de Triomphe. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,743,823 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a triumphal arch and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nantes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Nantes is Palais Garnier. This amazing attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 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 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 Nantes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Tours. You will stay in Tours 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 Château de Talcy. This attraction is a castle that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 806 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible château, Château de Chambord. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nantes is the outstanding Château de Blois. This popular château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

The spectacular Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating château and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,761 visitors. In addition, approximately 513,000 travelers visit this popular site annually.

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 Tours, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try The Pale, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Locals also recommend LA MAISON DES HALLES as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. LA MAISON DES HALLES is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 636 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tours is Le Turon. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Le Corsaire, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La réserve. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Tours and embark on a scenic drive to Nantes, 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 Nantes 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 d'Amboise. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,016 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château du Clos Lucé. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19,292 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Château de Chenonceau. This château and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Auzouer-en-Touraine, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Nantes. When you arrive in Nantes 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 Le Fou du Roi. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,032 customers.

Locals also recommend Inde et Vous, another of the best restaurants in Nantes. Inde et Vous is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 873 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Fleming's Irish Pub. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Les BerThoM to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nantes, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Bootlegger is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 344 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 8 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.

Éloge du Pas de Côté is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nantes. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 157 visitors.

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 Le Bouchon before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 650 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend L'instinct gourmand for your last chance at a meal in the city of Nantes. The L'instinct gourmand restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try L'Abelia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 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!