9-Day France road trip from La Rochelle to Angouleme, Blois, Paris, and Angers

La Rochelle has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,404 visitors.

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 La Rochelle, The Jolly Sailor. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle is Le 1835. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108 customers.

La Rochelle also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle is Barracuda La Rochelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 847 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle is The Famous Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Children of Rock. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,254 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 La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,404 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible La Rochelle Aquarium. This attraction, a beloved aquarium, has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 6,656 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in La Rochelle is the stunning Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,865 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!

Day 3 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 Auzouer-en-Touraine and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Blois. You will stay in Blois for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Auzouer-en-Touraine is the amazing Château de Chenonceau. This attraction is a château that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible château, Château d'Amboise. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,016 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Auzouer-en-Touraine is the outstanding Chapel of Saint-Hubert. This popular church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 444 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Auzouer-en-Touraine 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 Blois, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

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

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 Suèvres. 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 Suèvres’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Suèvres, start your day with a visit to the amazing Château de Blois. This much-appreciated château and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,123 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire is a château that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,761 visitors. Every year, around 513,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Château de Cheverny is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 15,031 visitors have left this château average ratings of 4.5 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 Château de Chambord. This attraction is a château rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 43,219 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Suèvres 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 Le Calbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Little Red Door. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

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 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!

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 Restaurant Île de la Réunion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

L'Imprévu Café 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 846 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 is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Paris and the city of Villepreux. 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 12,000,000 people visit Notre-Dame de Paris every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Panthéon. This mausoleum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

Jardin du Luxembourg is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Paris. This well-known attraction, a spectacular urban park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 94,043 reviews.

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 could then travel to the amazing Musée de la Toile de Jouy in the city of Villepreux for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 338 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bistrot des Ducs, one of the best restaurants in the city of Angers. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,756 customers.

Locals also recommend Crêperie du Château as one of the best restaurants in the city of Angers. Crêperie du Château is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 558 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Angers is Thai L'inde. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

After dinner, visit Mamie Fada, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,549 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Héron carré. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,625 customers.

Alternatively, La Cour - Angers is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,026 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Angers and embark on a scenic drive to La Rochelle, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Angers and Pays de la 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 Angers. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Château d'Angers. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,556 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Terra Botanica. This attraction, a beloved botanical garden, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,007 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Angers is the stunning Jardin des Plantes d'Angers. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,436 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Parc Oriental de Maulévrier. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,607 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit Café Corniche to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in La Rochelle, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Jolly Sailor. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Jolly Sailor has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 262 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 9 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of La Rochelle 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.

Charruyer Park of La Rochelle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in La Rochelle. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,404 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the La Rochelle Aquarium aquarium is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.1 out of 5-star rating from 6,656 reviews.

You can also stop at Musée maritime de La Rochelle museum to capture the beauty and wonder of La Rochelle one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,865 travelers.

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

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