5-Day France road trip Starting from Tours to Paris

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Tours. You’ll stay in Tours for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Tours has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Vieux Tours. This attraction is a neighborhood and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,551 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 Tours, Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude Tours Centre. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,883 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tours is Restaurant Les Canailles. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

Locals recommend Boll N Roll as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 661 customers.

Tours also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Tours is Buffalo Grill Tours. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,396 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Tours is The Pale. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Locals also enjoy Hotel & Spa Oceania L'univers Tours. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in France!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Tours has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Tours by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Tours. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Tours, like the extraordinary Château de Villandry. This attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,506 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Tours is the spectacular Jardin botanique de Tours. This attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,560 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Basilica of St. Martin, Tours. This monastery has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,698 visitors.

Tours Cathedral is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This catholic cathedral is a popular destination among visitors in Tours. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Tours does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Tours on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in France, be sure to eat at LA MAISON DES HALLES, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 636 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Tours is the popular TIA Gourmet. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 665 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Tours is Le Turon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Café Bar Jazz Le Strapontin is one of the best bars in the city of Tours for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

La réserve is another of the most popular bars in the city of Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 601 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Tours is Délirium café. Délirium café has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Tours!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 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 Paris. You’ll stay in Paris 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 Eiffel Tower. This much-appreciated lattice tower and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Each year, around 6,207,303 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 Champ de Mars. This urban park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Tuileries Garden to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Tuileries Garden is a garden that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

The lovely Louvre Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 260,788 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 2,825,000 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 94,043 reviews.

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 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 La Coupole. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Train Bleu. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Fumoir. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 4 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Paris and the city of Versailles. 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 Sacré-Cœur. This attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 11,000,000 people visit Sacré-Cœur every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible place de la Concorde. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Arc de Triomphe is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Paris. This well-known attraction, a spectacular triumphal arch, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 193,235 reviews. Approximately 2,743,823 travelers visit this popular place of interest annually.

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 Palace of Versailles in the city of Versailles for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Each year, Palace of Versailles is visited by more than 4,741,758 travelers, so don't miss out!

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Café Bistrot Restaurant Le Vieux Mûrier, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

Locals also recommend Casse-Cailloux as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tours. Casse-Cailloux is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 316 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tours is Le bistrot d'Odile. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 310 customers.

After dinner, visit Brasserie Madeleine Tours, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,902 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Brasserie de l'Univers. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,759 customers.

Alternatively, Au Bureau Tours Nord is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Tours. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,128 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Tours 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.

Prébendes d'Oé Garden is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Tours. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,334 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Tours at L'idée Hall before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

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