12-Day France road trip from Paris to Caen, Nantes, Angers, and Tours

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 12-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 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.

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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 Panthéon. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

Louvre Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum attracts about 2,825,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Musée d'Orsay. Attracting 3,651,616 annual visitors, it's clear that Musée d'Orsay is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This garden and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic place de la Concorde. This square is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 visitors.

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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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Gros Horloge. This attraction is a tower that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,666 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Rouen Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,573 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Mémorial de Caen. This attraction is a peace museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,288 visitors. Around 349,455 people visit Mémorial de Caen every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Caen Castle. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 9,915 reviews.

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!

You’ll stay in Nantes for 2 nights.

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. 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 Parc des Gayeulles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Rennes. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,176 visitors.

This outstanding urban park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,132 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Parc Hamelin Oberthür in the city of Rennes. This attraction, a stunning urban park, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,122 visitors.

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 parc de Procé. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,256 visitors.

Machines of the Isle of Nantes is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Nantes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 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 Botanical Garden. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,694 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Île de Versailles (Nantes). This river island is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,112 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!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Château d'Angers. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Nantes 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 Château d'Angers in the city of Angers for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Angers is the outstanding Collégiale Saint-Martin. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 467 visitors, this top-tier point of interest deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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 Tours, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Angers 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 de Saumur. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 10,097 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud. This attraction, a beloved place of worship, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,966 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château d'Ussé. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,588 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château de Villandry. This château and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,506 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Cave of Goupillières. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,332 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like LA MAISON DES HALLES. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 636 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Turon, another of the best restaurants in Tours. Le Turon is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Casse-Cailloux. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 316 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bar Le Corsaire to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Tours, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Pale. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Pale has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

La réserve is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 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!

You’ll stay in Orléans for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine today is Château d'Amboise. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,016 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Château du Clos Lucé, an outstanding museum, in the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine. Around 19,292 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine is Château de Chenonceau. This amazing attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 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 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 Château d'Amboise for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,016 visitors.

This outstanding museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,292 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Château de Chenonceau. This attraction, a stunning château, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Château de Langeais. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,733 travelers, the magnificent Château de Langeais is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans, La Parenthèse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 888 customers.

Locals recommend Les Fils À Maman Orléans as one of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans. Les Fils À Maman Orléans is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans is Oh Terroir version fast good. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,147 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Orléans, Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like L'antidote. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Bonne Pioche is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Orléans. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 318 customers.

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

On day 10 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Orléans, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Orléans.

Today you'll explore the city of Suèvres. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Orléans Cathedral. This incredible attraction is a catholic cathedral and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,178 visitors.

Parc Pasteur d'Orléans is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Suèvres. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,296 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Suèvres is Statue de Jeanne d'Arc. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,278 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 Orléans.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans, like Heureux Comme Alexandre. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

L'Hibiscus is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Orléans. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 357 customers.

Locals enjoy Notre cher et tendre. Le boeuf, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Orléans. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 657 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Orléans, PAPILLES EN HERBES. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 251 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Manoir Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 174 customers.

L'Etage is another of the best bars in the city of Orléans. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 358 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 11 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Orléans and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Orléans and Seine-et-Marne 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 Orléans. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Orléans Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,178 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Parc Pasteur d'Orléans. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,296 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Orléans is the stunning Statue de Jeanne d'Arc. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,278 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palace of Fontainebleau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,054 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Diana Garden. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 536 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Forêt de Fontainebleau. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,778 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Seine-et-Marne, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Paris. When you arrive in Paris 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 Restaurant Vingt Spts. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 628 customers.

Locals also recommend Joséphine Chez Dumonet, another of the best restaurants in Paris. Joséphine Chez Dumonet is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

After dinner, visit Les Fous de l'Île to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'Imprévu Café. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. L'Imprévu Café has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

Le Requin Chagrin is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 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 12 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!