10-Day France road trip from Marseille to Valence, Beaune, Paris, and Dijon

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

Marseille has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible L'Ombrière de Norman Foster. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,449 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 Marseille, Twist Avenue. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

Locals recommend Le Bouchon Provençal as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Marseille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Carry Nation. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Marseille is O'Malley. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

Locals also enjoy La Caravelle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-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 Marseille. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Valence. You’ll stay in Valence for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Marseille’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Marseille, start your day with a visit to the amazing Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,053 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Calanques National Park to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Calanques National Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors.

The lovely Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 36,436 visitors have left this church building average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Marseille has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Valence. Valence offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

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 Valence and embark on a scenic drive to Beaune, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Valence and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Valence. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc Jouvet. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,363 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Fontaine monumentale. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 810 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Valence is the stunning Musée de Valence, art et archéologie. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 625 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Beaune. When you arrive in Beaune 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 Le Rest O Bar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Bout du Monde to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Beaune, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 343 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Barbizier. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Barbizier has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers.

Le Bistrot du Coin 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 109 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!

You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Palace of Fontainebleau. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.

Around 536 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of France, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in France. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Panthéon for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Paris. This popular attraction is a mausoleum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

This outstanding catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Paris, Le Calbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sacré-Cœur. As one of the top sights in the area, around 11,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,527 visitors.

Louvre Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum attracts about 2,825,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Musée d'Orsay. Attracting 3,651,616 annual visitors, it's clear that Musée d'Orsay is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,743,823 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy Les Fous de l'Île, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is place de la Concorde. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This garden and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Centre Georges Pompidou. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 55,213 visitors. Centre Georges Pompidou hosts around 3,273,867 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in France to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Restaurant Île de la Réunion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

L'Imprévu Café is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Highlander. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Velvet Bar Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,018 customers.

Café de Paris V is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through France!

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 Sainte Chapelle. This attraction is a chapel and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,376 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Jardin des plantes. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,461 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 Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129 for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a stained glass window and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Maison Millière - Restaurant Boutique Bar à vin et Salon de thé, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dijon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 627 customers.

Locals also recommend The Barbarian's Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dijon. The Barbarian's Pub is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dijon is L'Aspérule DIJON. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers.

After dinner, visit L'Antre II Mondes, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dijon. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 763 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Les BerThoM Dijon. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 827 customers.

Alternatively, Monsieur Moutarde is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Dijon. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 884 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 Dijon and embark on a scenic drive to Lyon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dijon and Lyon Metropolis 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 Dijon. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc de la Colombière. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,698 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Darcy Garden. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,842 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Dijon is the stunning Museum of Fine Arts Dijon. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,232 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Fresque des Lyonnais. This fresco and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,927 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This minor basilica and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

The lovely Place Bellecour is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 20,560 visitors have left this square an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lyon Metropolis, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Lyon. When you arrive in Lyon 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 Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Institut Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Lyon. L'Institut Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L Bar food & drink to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lyon, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Phantom of the Opera. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Phantom of the Opera has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Black Forest Society is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 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 through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Marseille for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Cabrières-d'Avignon is the amazing Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible palace, Palais des Papes. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Palais des Papes welcomes around 616,210 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Cabrières-d'Avignon is the outstanding Jardin des doms. This popular urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 visitors.

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 Marseille, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La cigale vieux port, one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is Trattoria Marco. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 725 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Bu, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Marengo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

Alternatively, La dame du mont is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Marseille 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.

Palais Longchamp is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Marseille. This water tower and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Marseille at O'Bidul before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 461 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille for your last chance at a meal in the city of Marseille. The Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Panier Marseillais. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

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