9-Day France Road Trip from Brest to Vannes, Blois, Paris, and Caen

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Brest. You’ll stay in Brest for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Brest has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Garden of the Explorers. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,007 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.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Brest is Best Western Plus Europe Hotel. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Hotel Le Continental by Oceania Hotels.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Brest is Hotel Oceania Brest Centre. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 194 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Brest, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest, Le Coup de Fourchette. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brest is La Maison de l'Océan. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,864 customers.

Locals recommend Le Crabe Marteau as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,406 customers.

Brest also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Brest is The Dubliners. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 813 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Brest is Les Tontons Zingueurs. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 721 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Cottage. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in France!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Brest. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Vannes. You’ll stay in Vannes for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Brest’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Brest, start your day with a visit to the amazing Pointe du Raz. This much-appreciated cape and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,845 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Le Jardin du Prieuré Locmaria. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 449 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Saint Corentin Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Saint Corentin Cathedral is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,909 visitors.

The lovely Jardin de la Retraite is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,061 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Brest has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Vannes. Vannes offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive Qualys Vannes, one of the best 4-star hotel options in Brest. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,149 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 4-star hotel options in Vannes, like Villa Kerasy Hotel & Spa. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 401 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Quality Hotel La Marebaudiere. This 4-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 622 guest reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Vannes and embark on a scenic drive to Blois, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Vannes and Maine-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 Vannes. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Vannes et sa femme. This attraction is a sculpture that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 260 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château d'Angers. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,556 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Maine-et-Loire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Blois. When you arrive in Blois you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Blois is the 4-star Mercure Blois Centre. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,573 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 160 customers.

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!

Day 4 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Brest and the city of Chelles. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Brest is the amazing Château de Chambord. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Château de Cheverny. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,645 visitors.

Château de Blois is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Brest. This well-known attraction, a spectacular château, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 15,926 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Brest 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 Sleeping Beauty Castle in the city of Chelles for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,147 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Paris is the 4-star hotel The ReMIX Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 6,167 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Maison Breguet is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Paris. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,074 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Hotel Saint Charles Paris. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,861 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Calbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 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 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 Brest. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tuileries Garden. This incredible attraction is a garden and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 89,551 visitors.

Musée d'Orsay is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 67,916 visitors. Musée d'Orsay attracts about 3,651,616 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brest 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 167,282 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!

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 Brest. 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.

Bois de Vincennes is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 35,162 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brest is Jardin des plantes. This amazing attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,461 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Panthéon. This mausoleum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Notre-Dame de Paris. This catholic cathedral is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,085 visitors. Notre-Dame de Paris hosts around 12,000,000 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.

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!

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 Brest 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 Brest is the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Louvre Museum. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 250,811 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Louvre Museum welcomes around 2,825,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Brest is the outstanding Palais Garnier. This popular opera house and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors.

The spectacular place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 52,485 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Arc de Triomphe. This attraction is a popular triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors. Arc de Triomphe hosts around 2,743,823 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 Brest 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.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Caen is the 4-star BEST WESTERN Hotel Moderne, Caen. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 743 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 5-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Ivan Vautier Hotel, Spa & Restaurant is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 522 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Kyriad Caen Nord - Memorial. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 981 guests.

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!

You’ll stay in Brest for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Brest today is Caen Botanical Garden. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,184 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Mémorial de Caen, an outstanding peace museum, in the city of Brest. Around 15,288 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Mémorial de Caen's popularity, more than 349,455 people stop by Mémorial de Caen to explore it.

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 Brest.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Brest is the 4-star hotel Hotel Le Continental by Oceania Hotels.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 4-star hotel. The Best Western Plus Europe Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Brest. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 4-star hotel Hotel Oceania Brest Centre. This 4-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 194 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest, Big Fernand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Les Ptites Recettes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brest. Restaurant Les Ptites Recettes is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 891 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brest is Thai Phuket. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,062 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Brest, Les Fauvettes. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like La Petite Poésie. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 609 customers.

Greenwich Café is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Brest. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Brest 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.

Pont de Recouvrance is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Brest. This vertical-lift bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Brest at L'Embrun before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 523 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Cottage for your last chance at a meal in the city of Brest. The The Cottage restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le M. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

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