One-Week France Road Trip from Pau to Angouleme, Angers, Nantes, and Bordeaux

Pau has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Pau, L'Opéra. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pau is Le Berry. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,274 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Cotes & Mer as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pau. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 835 customers.

Pau also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pau is Le Garage. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,953 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Pau is The Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Locals also enjoy Au Fût et à mesure. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Pau and embark on a scenic drive to Angouleme, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Pau and New Aquitaine 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 Pau. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc Beaumont. This attraction is a green space that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,112 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible place Clémenceau. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,641 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Pau is the stunning Funiculaire de Pau. This funicular and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,020 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in New Aquitaine, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Angouleme. When you arrive in Angouleme you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Rochecorbon. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Angers. You’ll stay in Angers for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Rochecorbon’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Rochecorbon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Tours Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jardin botanique de Tours. This botanical garden and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,560 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Château de Villandry to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Château de Villandry is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,506 visitors.

The lovely Château d'Ussé is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,588 visitors have left this château average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Rochecorbon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Angers. Angers 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 Bistrot des Ducs. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,756 reviews.

The remarkable Crêperie du Château is another top restaurant in Angers we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 558 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Thai L'inde is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Angers, the fantastic Mamie Fada. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,549 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Héron carré. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,625 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La Cour - Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,026 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 4 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 Angers and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Nantes. You will stay in Nantes for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Angers is the amazing Jardin des Plantes d'Angers. This attraction is a botanical garden that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,436 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible château, Château d'Angers. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Angers 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 Nantes, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 730 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nantes is Le Fou du Roi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

After dinner, visit Gigg's Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Labo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Alternatively, Fleming's Irish Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

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

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 Nantes. 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 Nantes. 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 Nantes 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 Le Lieu Unique. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,945 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This art project is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 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 Inde et Vous. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 873 customers.

Le Bouchon is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Nantes. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 650 customers.

Locals enjoy L'instinct gourmand, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Nantes. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 573 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of La Roche Sur Yon. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bordeaux. You’ll stay in Bordeaux for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of La Roche Sur Yon’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of La Roche Sur Yon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Château Des Essarts, spectacle Vendée. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 250 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that La Roche Sur Yon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bordeaux. Bordeaux 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 suzzi. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 852 reviews.

The remarkable L'Oiseau Bleu is another top restaurant in Bordeaux we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Chai Les Copains is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bordeaux, the fantastic Symbiose. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Connemara. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Molly Malone's. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 7 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 Bordeaux and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Pau. You will stay in Pau for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bordeaux is the amazing Bordeaux Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, place de la Bourse. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bordeaux is the outstanding miroir d'eau. This popular reflecting pool and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 visitors.

The spectacular La Cité du Vin is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic jardin public. This attraction is a popular urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,341 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Bordeaux 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 Pau, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ô PETIT PAÙ, one of the best restaurants in the city of Pau. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 570 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Poulet à 3 Pattes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pau. Le Poulet à 3 Pattes is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pau is Restaurant Le SUD. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After dinner, visit Snug, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Pau. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like New Red Lion. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 493 customers.

Alternatively, V and B Pau is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Pau. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 224 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 Pau 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.

Parc Beaumont is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pau. This green space and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the place Clémenceau square is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.4 out of 5-star rating from 1,641 reviews.

You can also stop at Funiculaire de Pau funicular to capture the beauty and wonder of Pau one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,020 travelers.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pau at Le Dauphin before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 510 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Resto Dit Vin for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pau. The Resto Dit Vin restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 230 customers.

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