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France: Rennes, Nantes and Bordeaux + 1 more

A road trip through Rennes, Nantes and Bordeaux + 1 more, 4 stops in France.

Rennes, the capital of Brittany, is a city of considerable heritage significance, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nantes is a substantial city in western France, home to over 325,000 people and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage city in southwestern France, shaped by centuries of trade, architecture, and cultural ambition. Toulouse is a substantial city in southwestern France, positioned on the Garonne river and holding UNESCO World Heritage status.

Why it works

Rather than one city, this threads Rennes, Nantes and Bordeaux and more into a single trip, so you see more of France in one go. Spend longest wherever suits you.

The route

1RennesDrive2NantesDrive3BordeauxDrive4Toulouse
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Your itinerary

  1. 1Rennes1–2 nights
  2. 2Nantes1–2 nights
  3. 🚗 Drive Nantes → BordeauxFind car hire in Bordeaux via EconomyBookings
    3Bordeaux1–2 nights
  4. 🚗 Drive Bordeaux → ToulouseFind car hire in Toulouse via EconomyBookings
    4Toulouse1–2 nights

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Rennes travel guideNantes travel guideBordeaux travel guideToulouse travel guide

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