12-Day France Road Trip from Nimes traveling north to Valence, Dijon, Paris, and Auxerre

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

Nimes has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Auguste gate. This attraction is a city gate and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,056 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 Nimes, L'Instant T. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nimes is Gard O Wine. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

Nimes also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nimes is O’Flaherty’s. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Nimes is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Locals also enjoy La bonne mousse. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

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 Nimes. 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 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 Musée de la Romanité. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Each year, around 25,271 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Carré d'Art. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,211 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 Pont du Gard is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 29,439 visitors have left this arch bridge average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 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 Dijon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Valence and 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 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.

Wave goodbye to Beaune 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 Beaune has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable La Moutarderie Fallot. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,107 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Basilica of Our Lady. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 773 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 visitors.

The lovely Park Bouzaise is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,309 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Beaune, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Dijon. When you arrive in Dijon 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 Maison Millière - Restaurant Boutique Bar à vin et Salon de thé. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 627 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at L'Aspérule DIJON. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L'Antre II Mondes to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Dijon, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Les BerThoM Dijon has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 827 customers.

Monsieur Moutarde is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 884 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 Dijon 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 Dijon 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 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 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 Palais Garnier. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,053 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

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 Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 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 Louvre Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 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 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 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 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Panthéon. This mausoleum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 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!

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

One of the best places to explore in the city of Paris today is Centre Georges Pompidou. This excellent attraction is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 55,213 visitors. Each year, Centre Georges Pompidou attracts over 3,273,867 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Champ de Mars, an outstanding urban park, in the city of Paris. Around 172,488 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 Eiffel Tower. Attracting over 6,207,303 visitors in a single year, it's clear that Eiffel Tower is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a lattice tower and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 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.

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

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

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

Joining a top-rated tour in Auxerre 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’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Lyon.

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!

You still have 1 night left in Lyon.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Wall of the Canuts. This incredible attraction is a fresco and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,157 visitors.

Porte des Enfants du Rhône is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,967 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is parc de la Tête d'Or. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Mini World Lyon. This miniature park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,637 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 12,314 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 Lyon.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon, like Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

Le Mirtillo is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lyon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Locals enjoy Betty's Bar, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lyon. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lyon, Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Dam's Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

The King Arthur is another of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Avignon 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 museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,540 visitors.

The spectacular Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating minor basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 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 Avignon, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Avenio, one of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant EAT as one of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon. Restaurant EAT is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Avignon is Le Vintage. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 customers.

After dinner, visit O'Collins's Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Avignon. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'Explo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.

Alternatively, Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Avignon. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 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 Avignon and embark on a scenic drive to Nimes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Avignon 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 Avignon. This attraction is a palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 visitors. Over 616,210 people visit Palais des Papes annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 17,658 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Alpilles Natural Regional Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,184 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Château des Baux-de-Provence. This must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,346 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Carrières des Lumières. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 customers.

Locals also recommend Les Caves de Bernis, another of the best restaurants in Nimes. Les Caves de Bernis is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After dinner, visit L'Instant T to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nimes, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Prolé. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Prolé has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 576 customers.

Barberousse Nîmes 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 425 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 12 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nimes 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.

Clock Tower is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nimes. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 496 visitors.

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

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