5-Day France road trip from Chambery to Lyon and Avignon

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 La Fontaine des Éléphants. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,431 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 5-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 Croix du Nivolet. This much-appreciated summit cross and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,115 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Savoie Grand Revard. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,842 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Base Recreation Mottets to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Base Recreation Mottets is a park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,583 visitors.

The lovely Plage Municipale Du Bourget Du Lac is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,861 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

The spectacular parc de la Tête d'Or is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 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!

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

If you’re curious to see more of Cabrières-d'Avignon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Palais des Papes. This much-appreciated palace and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors. Each year, around 616,210 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 Jardin des doms. This urban park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,201 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

The lovely Triumphal arch is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,483 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.5 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 Fortress Mornas. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,159 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cabrières-d'Avignon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Chambery. Chambery 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 5 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 De Buisson-Rond 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 553 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!