9-Day France road trip from La Rochelle to Angouleme, Blois, Paris, and Angers

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

La Rochelle has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,404 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 La Rochelle, Christopher Coutanceau. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,006 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle is LE JARDIN DU MARCHÉ. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 978 customers.

Locals recommend Iséo as one of the best restaurants in the city of La Rochelle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,577 customers.

La Rochelle also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle is Le Bistrot de Mémé. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,522 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of La Rochelle is The Famous Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Children of Rock. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,254 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in La Rochelle and embark on a scenic drive to Angouleme, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in La Rochelle and Les Goumaillauds 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 La Rochelle. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Saint Saviour Church of La Rochelle. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 575 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible La Rochelle Aquarium. This attraction, a beloved aquarium, has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 6,656 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in La Rochelle is the stunning Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,865 visitors.

Wave goodbye to La Rochelle 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 hamlet of Les Goumaillauds has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Les Lapidiales. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,913 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Les Goumaillauds, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Angouleme. When you arrive in Angouleme you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 3 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 Chenonceaux 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 Chenonceaux 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 can make the most of your new day in Chenonceaux 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 4 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Blois. 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 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Blois’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Blois, start your day with a visit to the amazing Château de Blois. This much-appreciated château and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Blois 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 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Paris has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights 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 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 Louvre Museum. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum gets around 2,825,000 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Paris, which gets around 3,651,616 annual visits, is the spectacular Musée d'Orsay. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Tuileries Garden. This garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This square is a popular destination among visitors in Paris. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Palais Garnier. Palais Garnier is an opera house and popular attraction in Paris. More than 34,053 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 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 Chez Papa Montparnasse - Denfert 14ème, 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 1,702 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Paris is the popular Solera Paris : Bar à Cocktail. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,221 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Paris is Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Harry's New York Bar 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 1,751 customers.

Dirty Dick is another of the most popular bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Paris is Bisou. Bisou. Has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,248 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Paris and the city of Vélizy-Villacoublay. 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 12,000,000 people visit Notre-Dame de Paris every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Panthéon. This mausoleum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

Jardin du Luxembourg is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Paris. This well-known attraction, a spectacular urban park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 94,043 reviews.

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 Musée de la Toile de Jouy in the city of Vélizy-Villacoublay for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 338 visitors.

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 NACHOS. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,265 customers.

After dinner, visit La Reserve, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,483 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Mamie Fada. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,549 customers.

Alternatively, Le Héron carré is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Angers. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,625 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 La Rochelle, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Angers and Chemillé 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 Parc Oriental de Maulévrier. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,607 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Maulévrier 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 Chemillé has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Camifolia Garden. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 597 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Chemillé, it's time to continue your drive to the city of La Rochelle. When you arrive in La Rochelle 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 La Boussole. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,452 customers.

Locals also recommend Amorino Gelato - La Rochelle, another of the best restaurants in La Rochelle. Amorino Gelato - La Rochelle is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 796 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Café du Nord. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 722 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Café Corniche to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in La Rochelle, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Jolly Sailor. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Jolly Sailor has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Mac Ewan's Pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 622 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 9 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of La Rochelle 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.

Grosse Horloge is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in La Rochelle. This city gate and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 441 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of La Rochelle at Les P’tits Loups before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Palem Café for your last chance at a meal in the city of La Rochelle. The Palem Café restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Chat’Ren’Thé - CatCoffee & Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 632 customers.

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