9-Day France road trip from Brest to Saint-Malo, Caen, Paris, and Chartres

Brest 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 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!

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Brest and embark on a scenic drive to Saint-Malo, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Brest and Brittany 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 Brest. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Oceanopolis. This attraction is an aquarium that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 16,827 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Le Phare du Petit Minou. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,754 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Brest is the stunning Musée National de la Marine. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,043 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Fonds Hélène & Édouard Leclerc. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,533 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Brittany, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Saint-Malo. When you arrive in Saint-Malo 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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Saint-Malo and embark on a scenic drive to Caen, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Saint-Malo and Manche 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 Saint-Malo. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Saint-Malo Intra-Muros. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,947 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible National Fort. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,045 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Saint-Malo is the stunning Parc du Port Breton. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,983 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Moidrey windmill. This attraction is a windmill that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,036 visitors.

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

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

Locals also recommend Beef & Cow, another of the best restaurants in Caen. Beef & Cow is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Les Fils à Maman Caen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,976 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L'Hydropathe to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Caen, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Vertigo is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 715 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 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Villepreux and the city of Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Villepreux today is Palace of Versailles. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Each year, Palace of Versailles attracts over 4,741,758 local and international travelers.

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 could then travel to place de la Concorde for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Paris. This popular attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

This outstanding garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Louvre Museum in the city of Paris. Hosting around 2,825,000 visitors every year, Louvre Museum is one of the best places to visit in Paris. This attraction, a stunning art museum, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Paris, Le Calbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

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

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 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 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 Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet 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 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy Les Fous de l'Île, 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 1,046 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Paris is the amazing Panthéon. This attraction is a mausoleum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Paris 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’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Chartres.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Chartres and embark on a scenic drive to Rennes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Chartres and Rennes 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 Chartres. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Notre-Dame de Chartres. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,501 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Maison Picassiette. This attraction, a beloved house, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,468 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Chartres is the stunning Parc André Gagnon. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,022 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Rennes and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Rennes has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Orangerie du Thabor. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 274 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible parc du Thabor. This urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,132 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes. This church and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,087 visitors.

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

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like La Saint-Georges. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,621 customers.

Locals also recommend Ouzh-Taol, another of the best restaurants in Rennes. Ouzh-Taol is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 905 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Les Fils à Maman. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,163 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Fox and Friends Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Rennes, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O'Connell's Irish Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. O'Connell's Irish Pub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,586 customers.

Penny Lane is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 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 8 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 Rennes and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Brest. You will stay in Brest for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Rennes is the amazing Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes. As such, over 55,897 people visit Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes yearly. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,829 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible regional museum, Museum of Brittany. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 235 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Museum of Brittany welcomes around 66,021 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Rennes is the outstanding Parc des Gayeulles. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,176 visitors. Approximately 55,897 travelers come to Rennes every year to see the stunning Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes with their own eyes.

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

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

Locals also 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 Les Fauvettes, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Brest. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Petite Poésie. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 609 customers.

Alternatively, Greenwich Café is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Brest. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

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

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.

Oceanopolis is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Brest. This aquarium and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 16,827 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Le Phare du Petit Minou best-rated sightseeing destination is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.7 out of 5-star rating from 2,754 reviews.

You can also stop at Musée National de la Marine museum to capture the beauty and wonder of Brest one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,043 travelers.

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 Le M for your last chance at a meal in the city of Brest. The Le M restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Crêperie Le Roi Gradlon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 518 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!