7-Day France road trip from Tours to Orléans and 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 7-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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Tours and embark on a scenic drive to Orléans, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Tours 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 Tours. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Château de Chenonceau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,253 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château d'Amboise. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,016 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château du Clos Lucé. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19,292 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like La Parenthèse. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 888 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Brin de Zinc Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Orléans. Le Brin de Zinc Restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,754 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Les Fils À Maman Orléans. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Orléans, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'antidote. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. L'antidote has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Garden Ice Café is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,403 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!

Rise and shine on day 4 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 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Orléans and Chessy 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 place de la Concorde. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Tuileries Garden. This attraction, a beloved garden, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 92,172 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Paris and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Chessy has to offer.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Chessy, 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 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 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Paris has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Paris 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 Paris. 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 Paris, like the extraordinary Champ de Mars. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Paris, which gets around 6,207,303 annual visits, is the spectacular Eiffel Tower. This attraction is a lattice tower and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Up to 2,743,823 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Sacré-Cœur is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This church building is a popular destination among visitors in Paris. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 11,000,000 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider La Villette. La Villette is a commune of france and popular attraction in Paris. More than 56,497 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Paris does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Paris 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 Angelina, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 13,038 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Paris is the popular Au Pied de Cochon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,684 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Paris is To Restaurant Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,267 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Le Mesturet is one of the best bars in the city of Paris for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,547 customers.

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

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Paris is The Bombardier. The Bombardier has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

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

Day 6 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Louvre Museum, a popular attraction that receives around 2,825,000 yearly visitors. This art museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors.

Musée d'Orsay is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Paris. This well-known attraction, a spectacular art museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 71,115 reviews. Approximately 3,651,616 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 7 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!