8-Day France Road Trip from Paris to Blois & Tours

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 4 nights and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Paris is the Victoria Palace Hotel Paris. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Mercure Paris 19 Philharmonie La Villette. This hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 2,110 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Paris is the Hotel ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 3.1 out of 5 stars by 3,641 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Paris, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Paris has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Centre Georges Pompidou. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 55,213 visitors.

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 Le Train Bleu. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Locals also enjoy Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating 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 3 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 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.

Arc de Triomphe is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Arc de Triomphe attracts about 2,743,823 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Eiffel Tower. Attracting 6,207,303 annual visitors, it's clear that Eiffel Tower is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a lattice tower and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Champ de Mars. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 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, Harry's New York Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,751 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!

On day 3 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 Palais Garnier. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,053 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. 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 Paris is Tuileries Garden. This amazing attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Louvre Pyramid. This pyramid and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,368 visitors.

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 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.

Locals enjoy Restaurant Libanais Janna, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 926 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 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 Blois. You’ll stay in Blois for 2 nights. 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 Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Musée d'Orsay welcomes 3,651,616 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Jardin du Luxembourg to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Jardin du Luxembourg is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

The lovely Panthéon is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 43,649 visitors have left this mausoleum average ratings of 4.6 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 Jardin des plantes. This attraction is a botanical garden rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 40,461 reviews.

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 Blois. Blois 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 Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 160 reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Blois, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Blois.

Today you'll explore the city of Suèvres. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Château de Chambord. This incredible attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,219 visitors.

Château de Cheverny is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Suèvres. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Suèvres is Château de Blois. This amazing attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire. This château and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,761 visitors. Each year, approximately 513,000 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Suèvres.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,123 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 Blois.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Indre-et-Loire and embark on a scenic drive to Tours, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Indre-et-Loire 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 Indre-et-Loire. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,016 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Château de Chenonceau. This attraction, a beloved château, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,253 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Indre-et-Loire is the stunning Château de Langeais. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,733 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated château in Indre-et-Loire. The popular Château d'Ussé is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure.

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 Château de Villandry. This attraction is a château rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 13,506 reviews.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château d'Ussé. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,588 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château de Villandry. This château and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,506 reviews.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Tours is the 4-star Chateau Belmont Tours. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,432 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 4-star hotel in Tours, we recommend Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,254 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Tours is the 3-star Kyriad - Tours Centre. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,028 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Pale. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,012 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Turon. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bar Le Corsaire to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Tours, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La réserve has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 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 through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Paris for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Sarthe is the amazing Zoo de La Flèche. This attraction is a zoo that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,813 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,809 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Sarthe is the outstanding Park Theodore Monod. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,873 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Paris is the 4-star Mercure Paris 19 Philharmonie La Villette. This hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 2,110 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 5-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Victoria Palace Hotel Paris is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars by 3,641 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Île de la Réunion, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Imprévu Café as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. L'Imprévu Café is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Le Restaurant Vingt Spts. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

After dinner, visit Les Fous de l'Île, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Requin Chagrin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 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 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.

Sainte Chapelle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Paris. This chapel and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,376 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 Joséphine Chez Dumonet before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Les Petites Flèches for your last chance at a meal in the city of Paris. The Les Petites Flèches restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 381 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Alliance. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 370 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!