14-Day France Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Lyon traveling west to Beaune, Paris, Caen, Nantes, Blois, and Clermont-Ferrand

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 14-day road trip through France. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in France. You will spend 2 nights in Lyon, 1 night in Beaune, 5 nights in Paris, 1 night in Caen, 2 nights in Nantes, 1 night in Blois, and 1 night in Clermont-Ferrand. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in France. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Lyon, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover France on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in France. Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, Versailles, Caen, Avranches, Nantes, Amboise, Blois, Romorantin-lanthenay, and Clermont-Ferrand, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in France.

Throughout your road trip in France, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in France.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in France today!

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Day 1

Lyon - Arrival day
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Place Bellecour
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Welcome to Lyon, the perfect starting point for your road trip in France! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 1 night discovering what to see in Lyon before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Lyon is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Lyon. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in France. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Lyon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in France!

Day 2

Lyon
Beaune
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Drive 169 km, 2 hours 33 min

Lyon Cathedral
Musée Cinéma et Miniature
La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
parc de la Tête d'Or
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On day 2 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Lyon and Caluire-et-Cuire are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Beaune, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Beaune. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Beaune's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 3

Beaune
Paris
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Drive 319 km, 3 hours 46 min

Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
Basilica of Our Lady
Palace of Fontainebleau
Denecourt tower
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Beaune and Fontainebleau. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Paris, where you’ll be staying for 5 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Paris, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Paris. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in France.

Day 4

Paris
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Drive 25 km, 1 hour 21 min

Notre-Dame de Paris
Sainte Chapelle
Palais Garnier
La Villette
Le Marais
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Paris, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in France!

Day 5

Paris
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Drive 8 km, 54 min

Jardin des plantes
Panthéon
Jardin du Luxembourg
Louvre Museum
Rue Mouffetard
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You have 3 nights left in Paris. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Paris. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 6

Paris
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 12 min

Sacré-Cœur
place de la Concorde
Tuileries Garden
Musée d'Orsay
Montmartre
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Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Lyon. You’ll stay in Paris for 2 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Paris.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Paris's best restaurants.

Say good night to Paris and look forward to another great day of your road trip in France!

Day 7

Paris
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Drive 12 km, 48 min

Champ de Mars
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Pont Alexandre III
Champs-Élysées
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You’ll stay in Paris for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in France. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Paris. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in France.

Day 8

Paris
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Drive 271 km, 3 hours 40 min

Palace of Versailles
Gardens of Versailles
Marie-Antoinette's Estate
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in France includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Versailles. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Caen, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Caen. Caen offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Caen, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in France.

Day 9

Caen
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Drive 297 km, 3 hours 29 min

Caen Castle
Mémorial de Caen
Scriptorial
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in France. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Caen and Avranches. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Nantes, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Nantes. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Nantes is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Nantes.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in France!

Day 10

Nantes
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Drive 184 km, 2 hours 33 min

Botanical Garden
Machines of the Isle of Nantes
Puy du Fou
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On day 10 of your road trip in France, you’ll start and end your day in Nantes, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Nantes, there’s no need to rush. Experience Nantes and La Forge to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Nantes and your accommodation.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Nantes. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in France.

Day 11

Nantes
Blois
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Drive 297 km, 3 hours 41 min

Château de Chenonceau
Château d'Amboise
Chapel of Saint-Hubert
Château du Clos Lucé
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 of your road trip in France. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Amboise. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Blois, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Blois, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Blois's best restaurants.

Head back to your accommodation in Blois and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in France.

Day 12

Blois
Clermont-Ferrand
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Drive 312 km, 3 hours 51 min

Château de Blois
Château de Chambord
Château de Cheverny
Matra automobile museum space
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On day 12 of your road trip in France, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Blois and Romorantin-lanthenay are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Clermont-Ferrand, where you will stay for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Clermont-Ferrand. Clermont-Ferrand offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in France!

Day 13

Clermont-Ferrand
Lyon
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Drive 167 km, 2 hours 2 min

Statue of Vercingetorix
place de Jaude
Jardin Lecoq
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On day 13 of your exciting self-drive vacation in France, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Clermont-Ferrand. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Lyon, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Lyon. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Lyon's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in France!

Day 14

Lyon - Departure day
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Place de la République
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Day 14 of your road trip in France is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in France!

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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.

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