One-Week France Road Trip from Paris traveling north to Rouen and Reims

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, 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 La Coupole. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 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 Le Fumoir. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 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 Sacré-Cœur. As one of the top sights in the area, around 11,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,527 visitors.

Palais Garnier is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors.

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 Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Each year, approximately 6,207,303 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Champ de Mars. This urban park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

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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 Angelina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 13,038 customers.

Au Pied de Cochon is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,684 customers.

Locals enjoy To Restaurant Paris, 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 2,267 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Le Mesturet. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,547 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

The Bombardier is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 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 Panthéon. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

Louvre Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum attracts about 2,825,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Musée d'Orsay. Attracting 3,651,616 annual visitors, it's clear that Musée d'Orsay is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 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 place de la Concorde. This square is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 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 Chez Papa Montparnasse - Denfert 14ème. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,702 customers.

Solera Paris : Bar à Cocktail is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,221 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 Dirty Dick. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

Bisou. 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 1,248 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Châtenay-Malabry and the city of Versailles. You’ll stay in Rouen for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Châtenay-Malabry today is Departmental Estate of Sceaux. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,772 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 town, 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 Gardens of Versailles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Versailles. This popular attraction is a french formal garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 visitors.

This outstanding château has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Grand Trianon in the town of Versailles. This attraction, a stunning maison de plaisance, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Rouen, Gill. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

Locals recommend Crêperie Rouennaise as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rouen. Crêperie Rouennaise is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 944 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rouen is Arkose Rouen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Rouen, UNDERDOGS - Beer bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Delirium Café Rouen. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Au Fût et à mesure is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Rouen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 529 customers.

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

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Rouen, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Caen is Mémorial de Caen. Over 349,455 travelers come to Caen every year to see and explore Mémorial de Caen. This amazing attraction is a peace museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,288 visitors.

You can also make your new day in France more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of France’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Rouen.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Social Perk. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 713 customers.

IT - Italian Trattoria Rouen is one of the top restaurants in the city of Rouen. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 855 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rouen is Restaurant La Petite Auberge. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Rouen, L' ANTRE DU MALT CRAFT BEER PUB - bar à bières. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 368 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Rouen, we recommend the cocktails at Le Petit Bar Cocktails. This bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 250 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Rouen is JM's Café. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,769 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Rouen!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Rouen and embark on a scenic drive to Reims, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Rouen 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 Rouen. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful place Drouet-d’Erlon. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,651 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Reims Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,030 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Notre-Dame d'Amiens. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,038 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible St. Pierre Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,278 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like L’Édito. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,138 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Tablier Reims, another of the best restaurants in Reims. Le Tablier Reims is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,407 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Harold Le Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Dropkick bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Reims, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 738 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Au Fût et à mesure. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Au Fût et à mesure has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

BiBoViNo is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 116 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 is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Vineuil-Saint-Firmin and the city of Pierrefonds. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the village of Vineuil-Saint-Firmin is the amazing Château de Chantilly. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,488 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Vineuil-Saint-Firmin 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 castle of Pierrefonds in the city of Pierrefonds for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,603 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Saint James Paris, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,024 customers.

After dinner, visit Experimental Cocktail Club, 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 1,338 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Highlander. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

Alternatively, Café de Paris V is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 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.

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