12-Day France road trip from Marseille to Valence, Beaune, Paris, and Blois

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 Old Port of Marseille. This attraction is a seaport and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,120 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 12-day vacation in France!

Day 2 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 Marseille and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Valence. You will stay in Valence for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Marseille is the amazing Marseille Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Marseille is the outstanding Calanques National Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors.

The spectacular Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating church building and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Marseille 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 Valence, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 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 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.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This attraction is a minor basilica that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Lyon Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Place Bellecour. This square and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

The lovely parc de la Tête d'Or is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 50,621 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.6 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 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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Beaune and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Beaune and Seine-et-Marne 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 Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,805 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible La Moutarderie Fallot. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,107 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Beaune is the stunning Park Bouzaise. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,309 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palace of Fontainebleau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,054 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Seine-et-Marne, 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 Le Calbar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Little Red Door has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 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!

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 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 Arc de Triomphe. Attracting 2,743,823 annual visitors, it's clear that Arc de Triomphe is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Sacré-Cœur. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Each year, approximately 11,000,000 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 La Villette. This commune of france is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.

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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 Louvre Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,825,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors.

Musée d'Orsay is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Musée d'Orsay attracts about 3,651,616 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Tuileries Garden. This amazing attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding place de la Concorde. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Palais Garnier. This opera house is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,053 visitors.

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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!

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Paris and the city of Villepreux. You’ll stay in Blois for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Paris today is Jardin des plantes. This excellent attraction is a botanical garden that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,461 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Panthéon, an outstanding mausoleum, in the city of Paris. Around 43,649 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Jardin du Luxembourg. This amazing attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

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 Palace of Versailles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Villepreux. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Approximately 4,741,758 people visit Villepreux every year to see the fantastic Palace of Versailles.

This outstanding french formal garden has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Blois, Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 160 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Suèvres. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Auxerre. You’ll stay in Auxerre for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Suèvres’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Suèvres, 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.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jacques-Gabriel Bridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 820 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Château de Cheverny to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Château de Cheverny is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

The lovely Exposition Permanente Tintin Les Secrets de Moulinsart is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 405 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Château de Chambord. This attraction is a château rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 43,219 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Suèvres has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Auxerre. Auxerre 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!

Day 9 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Lyon for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Auxerre is the amazing Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129. This attraction is a stained glass window that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Église Saint-Eusèbe. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 129 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Auxerre is the outstanding Musée du Costume. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 156 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 Lyon, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bouchon Tupin, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

After dinner, visit L Bar food & drink, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Alternatively, Black Forest Society is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 10 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Nimes. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nimes. You’ll stay in Nimes for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Nimes’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nimes, start your day with a visit to the amazing Pont du Gard. This much-appreciated arch bridge and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Haribo Candy Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 17,011 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Jardin de La Fontaine to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Jardin de La Fontaine is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

The lovely Musée de la Romanité is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,534 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 25,271 visits every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nimes has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nimes. Nimes 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 L'Instant T. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 752 reviews.

The remarkable Gard O Wine is another top restaurant in Nimes we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Livestation DIY - Nîmes is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nimes, the fantastic O’Flaherty’s. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La bonne mousse. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 11 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 Arles and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Marseille. 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 Arles is the amazing Arles Amphitheatre. This attraction is a roman amphitheatre that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Château des Baux-de-Provence. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Arles is the outstanding Carrières des Lumières. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Arles 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 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 12 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!