One-Week France Road Trip from Tours traveling north to Blois and Paris

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

Tours has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Vieux Tours. This attraction is a neighborhood and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,551 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 Tours, Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude Tours Centre. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,883 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tours is Restaurant Les Canailles. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

Locals recommend Boll N Roll as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 661 customers.

Tours also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Tours is Buffalo Grill Tours. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,396 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Tours is The Pale. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Locals also enjoy Hotel & Spa Oceania L'univers Tours. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,192 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 Tours, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Tours.

Today you'll explore the city of Tours. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Château de Villandry. This incredible attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,506 visitors.

Petrified Caves is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Tours. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,740 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Tours is Jardin botanique de Tours. This amazing attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,560 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tours Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Tours.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours, like LA MAISON DES HALLES. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 636 customers.

TIA Gourmet is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Tours. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 665 customers.

Locals enjoy Le Turon, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Tours. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Tours, Café Bar Jazz Le Strapontin. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

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

Délirium café is another of the best bars in the city of Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Blois and the city of Chenonceaux. You’ll stay in Blois for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Blois 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.

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 Château de Chenonceau for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Chenonceaux. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 visitors.

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

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

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

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 Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 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 Jardin des plantes. This much-appreciated botanical garden and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,461 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Panthéon. This mausoleum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

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 Sainte Chapelle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 32,376 visitors have left this chapel average ratings of 4.7 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This attraction is a catholic cathedral rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 45,788 reviews. Around 12,000,000 people come to see this attraction every year.

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 Paris. Paris 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 Restaurant Guy Savoy. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,143 reviews.

The remarkable Le Bistrot Du Perigord is another top restaurant in Paris we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Kitchen Galerie Bis is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Paris, the fantastic La Coupole. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Train Bleu. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Fumoir. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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 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 Sacré-Cœur. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Each year, approximately 11,000,000 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 La Villette. This commune of france is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 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 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 6 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 Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Louvre Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,825,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors.

Musée d'Orsay is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Musée d'Orsay attracts about 3,651,616 travelers annually.

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 place de la Concorde. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Palais Garnier. This opera house is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,053 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 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 Versailles 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 Versailles is the amazing Grand Trianon. This attraction is a maison de plaisance that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible château, Palace of Versailles. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Palace of Versailles welcomes around 4,741,758 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Versailles is the outstanding Gardens of Versailles. This popular french formal garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Versailles 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 Café Bistrot Restaurant Le Vieux Mûrier, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

Locals also recommend Casse-Cailloux as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. Casse-Cailloux is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 316 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tours is Le bistrot d'Odile. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 310 customers.

After dinner, visit Brasserie Madeleine Tours, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,902 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Brasserie de l'Univers. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,759 customers.

Alternatively, Au Bureau Tours Nord is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,128 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 Tours 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.

Prébendes d'Oé Garden is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Tours. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,334 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Tours at L'idée Hall before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

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