12-Day France road trip from Chambery to Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Blois, and Paris

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

Chambery has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Parc De Buisson-Rond. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 553 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.

Chambery also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-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 Chambery. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lyon. You’ll stay in Lyon for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Chambery’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Chambery, start your day with a visit to the amazing La Fontaine des Éléphants. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,431 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Chambéry Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 681 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Abbaye d'Hautecombe to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Abbaye d'Hautecombe is a place of worship that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,761 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Chambery has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lyon. Lyon 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 Bouchon Tupin. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 969 reviews.

The remarkable L'Institut Restaurant is another top restaurant in Lyon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Flair Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lyon, the fantastic L Bar food & drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Phantom of the Opera. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Black Forest Society. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 3 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Clermont-Ferrand for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible catholic cathedral, Lyon Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular minor basilica and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

The spectacular Fresque des Lyonnais is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating fresco and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,927 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Clermont-Ferrand, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Lard De Vivre, one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Locals also recommend La Gourmandine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. La Gourmandine is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,134 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is Restaurant Clermont-Ferrand : L'Odevie. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

After dinner, visit The Still Irish Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Les BerThoM. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Alternatively, The Salvation Jane Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Clermont-Ferrand and embark on a scenic drive to Blois, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful place de Jaude. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 10,034 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Jardin Lecoq. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,878 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Clermont-Ferrand is the stunning L'Aventure Michelin. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,701 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Le Jardin de l'Archêveché. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,837 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 160 customers.

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!

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

Today you'll explore the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Château de Chenonceau. This incredible attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,253 visitors.

Château d'Amboise is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,016 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine is Chapel of Saint-Hubert. This amazing attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 444 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Château du Clos Lucé. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,292 visitors.

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 Blois.

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 Blois, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Blois.

Today you'll explore the city of Suèvres. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire. As one of the top sights in the area, around 513,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,761 visitors.

Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Suèvres. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,123 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Suèvres is Château de Blois. This amazing attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Château de Cheverny. This château and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Château de Chambord. This château is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,219 visitors.

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 Blois.

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

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Villepreux and the city of Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Villepreux today is Palace of Versailles. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Each year, Palace of Versailles attracts over 4,741,758 local and international travelers.

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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Arc de Triomphe for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Paris. This popular attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Approximately 2,743,823 people visit Paris every year to see the fantastic Arc de Triomphe.

This outstanding deck arch bridge has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,899 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Jardin du Luxembourg in the city of Paris. This attraction, a stunning urban park, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Panthéon. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 travelers, the magnificent Panthéon is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

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 8 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 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 Musée d'Orsay. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 visitors. Musée d'Orsay hosts around 3,651,616 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 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 9 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 La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.

Sacré-Cœur is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Sacré-Cœur attracts about 11,000,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Palais Garnier. This amazing attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Louvre Museum. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,825,000 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic place des Vosges. This square is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 23,305 visitors.

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 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 Sainte Chapelle. This chapel and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,376 visitors.

Jardin des plantes is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Paris. This well-known attraction, a spectacular botanical garden, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 40,461 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 Palace of Fontainebleau for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Rest O Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Bout du Monde, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Beaune. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 343 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Barbizier. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers.

Alternatively, Le Bistrot du Coin is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Beaune. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 11 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Beaune and embark on a scenic drive to Chambery, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Beaune 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 Beaune. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Basilica of Our Lady. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 773 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,805 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Beaune is the stunning La Moutarderie Fallot. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,107 visitors.

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 12 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Chambery 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 du Clos Savoiroux is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Chambery. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 144 visitors.

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

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