8-Day France Road Trip from Paris to Caen, Nantes, and Blois

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Paris has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 Paris, Restaurant Guy Savoy. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Le Bistrot Du Perigord. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Locals recommend Kitchen Galerie Bis as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

Paris also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Paris is Le Calbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Paris is Little Red Door. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in France!

On day 2 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 Paris. 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 172,488 visitors.

Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. 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 Paris 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!

Day 3 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 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 260,788 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 Paris 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 54,229 visitors. Approximately 2,825,000 travelers come to Paris 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 92,172 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 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!

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 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Caen and embark on a scenic drive to Nantes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Caen and 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 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 best-rated sightseeing 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.

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 Rennes has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Parc des Gayeulles. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,176 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible parc du Thabor. This urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,132 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated BRAIN. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,039 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Rennes, 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 Bistrot Basque de Nantes. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 730 customers.

Locals also recommend Pickles, another of the best restaurants in Nantes. Pickles is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Gigg's Irish Pub. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Le Labo to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nantes, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Fleming's Irish Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Fleming's Irish Pub has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 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 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Nantes, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Nantes.

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 Île de Versailles (Nantes). This incredible attraction is a river island and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,112 visitors.

Botanical Garden is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,694 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Château des ducs de Bretagne. Attracting 167,867 annual visitors, it's clear that Château des ducs de Bretagne is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,724 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This art project and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 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 Nantes.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes, like Le Fou du Roi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

Inde et Vous is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Nantes. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 873 customers.

Locals enjoy Fleming's Irish Pub, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Nantes. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Nantes, Les BerThoM. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Bootlegger is another of the best bars in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 344 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 is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Paris and the city of Rochecorbon. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

Joining a top-rated tour in Paris 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 could then travel to the amazing Château de Villandry in the city of Rochecorbon for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,506 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Rochecorbon is the outstanding Vieux Tours. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,551 visitors, this neighborhood deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Blois.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne, one of the best restaurants in the city of Blois. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 160 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Paris and the city of Chelles. You’ll stay in Paris for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Paris 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 Paris. Around 15,031 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Château de Chambord. This amazing attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 visitors.

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’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Paris.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, Le Petit Châtelet. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.

Locals recommend Les Fous de l'Île as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Les Fous de l'Île is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Paris, The Highlander. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar 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 a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 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 Paris 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 des plantes is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Paris. This botanical garden and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,461 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Paris at Restaurant Île de la Réunion before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend L'Imprévu Café for your last chance at a meal in the city of Paris. The L'Imprévu Café restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Restaurant Vingt Spts. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

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