9-Day France road trip from Paris to Caen, Nantes, and Blois

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Paris has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 Paris, Restaurant Guy Savoy. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Le Bistrot Du Perigord. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Locals recommend Kitchen Galerie Bis as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

Paris also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Paris is Le Calbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Paris is Little Red Door. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

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

On day 2 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 3 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 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 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 3 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 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.

Sacré-Cœur is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Sacré-Cœur attracts about 11,000,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Centre Georges Pompidou. Attracting 3,273,867 annual visitors, it's clear that Centre Georges Pompidou is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 55,213 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.

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!

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 Caen. You’ll stay in Caen for 1 night. 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Each year, around 12,000,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Pont Alexandre III. This deck arch bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,899 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Champ de Mars to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Champ de Mars is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 visitors.

The lovely Eiffel Tower is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 322,389 visitors have left this lattice tower average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 6,207,303 visits every year.

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 Arc de Triomphe. This attraction is a triumphal arch rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 193,235 reviews. Around 2,743,823 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 Caen. Caen 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 Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 539 reviews.

The remarkable Beef & Cow is another top restaurant in Caen we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Les Fils à Maman Caen is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,976 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Caen, the fantastic L'Hydropathe. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Vertigo. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 715 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

You’ll stay in Nantes for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Caen today is Caen Castle. This excellent attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,915 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Mémorial de Caen, an outstanding peace museum, in the city of Caen. 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 Nantes.

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Nantes, Gigg's Irish Pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Le Labo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Fleming's Irish Pub is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Nantes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

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

On day 6 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 must-see tourist destination 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!

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 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 8 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 1 night. 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 Robert-Houdin House of Magic. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,105 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Château de Blois. This château and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,926 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Château de Cheverny to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Château de Cheverny is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

The lovely Château de Chambord is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 43,219 visitors have left this château average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 Le Restaurant Vingt Spts. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 628 reviews.

The remarkable Joséphine Chez Dumonet is another top restaurant in Paris we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Paris, the fantastic Les Fous de l'Île. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful L'Imprévu Café. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Requin Chagrin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

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

Jardin des plantes is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Paris. This botanical garden and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,461 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Paris at Alliance before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 370 customers.

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