6-Day France road trip from Rennes to Chartres, Paris, and Le Mans

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Rennes. You’ll stay in Rennes for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Rennes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible parc de Beauregard. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 619 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 Rennes, La Saint-Georges. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,621 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rennes is La Fontaine aux Perles. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 709 customers.

Locals recommend Café Joyeux Rennes as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rennes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 583 customers.

Rennes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Rennes is Fox and Friends Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Rennes is O'Connell's Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,586 customers.

Locals also enjoy Penny Lane. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in France!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Rennes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Chartres. You’ll stay in Chartres for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Rennes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Rennes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,087 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Palace of the Parlement of Brittany. This courthouse and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 212 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular parc du Thabor to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular parc du Thabor is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,132 visitors.

The lovely Parc des Gayeulles is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,176 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.4 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 BRAIN. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 1,039 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Rennes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Chartres. Chartres 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 L'odyssée. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 3,531 reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Chartres 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 Chartres 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 La Villette. This attraction is a commune of france that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Sacré-Cœur. This attraction, a beloved church building, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,527 visitors. Sacré-Cœur welcomes around 11,000,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Chartres is the stunning place de la Concorde. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated garden in Chartres. The popular Tuileries Garden is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

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 Louvre Museum. This attraction is an art museum rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 260,788 reviews. Around 2,825,000 people come to see this attraction every year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord, another of the best restaurants in Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit La Coupole to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Train Bleu. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Train Bleu has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Le Fumoir 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 3,606 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 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 Paris and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Le Mans. You will stay in Le Mans for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Paris is the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Musée d'Orsay. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Musée d'Orsay welcomes around 3,651,616 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Paris is the outstanding Champ de Mars. This popular urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 visitors.

The spectacular Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating lattice tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 visitors. In addition, approximately 6,207,303 travelers visit this popular site annually.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Arc de Triomphe. This attraction is a popular triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors. Arc de Triomphe hosts around 2,743,823 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Brochette du Boucher, one of the best restaurants in the city of Le Mans. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 841 customers.

Locals also recommend Auberge des 7 Plats as one of the best restaurants in the city of Le Mans. Auberge des 7 Plats is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,123 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Le Mans is La Baraque à Bœuf. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Mulligan's, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Le Mans. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Elephant Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 694 customers.

Alternatively, Buffalo Grill Le Mans is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Le Mans. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,317 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Le Mans 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 Le Mans 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 Le Mans. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Botanical Garden. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,694 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Château des ducs de Bretagne. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,724 visitors. Château des ducs de Bretagne welcomes around 167,867 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Le Mans is the stunning Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This art project and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated river island in Le Mans. The popular Île de Versailles (Nantes) is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,112 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Roadside | Burger Restaurant Rennes. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,342 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 L'Ambassade de Rennes to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Rennes, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'Annexe. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. L'Annexe has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 750 customers.

Bar À Cocktails Le Irish Pub Shamrock 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 748 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 6 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Rennes 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.

Parc Hamelin Oberthür is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Rennes. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,122 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Rennes at Black And White Burger Rennes before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Fuji Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Rennes. The Fuji Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 905 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try V and B Rennes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 871 customers.

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