5-Day France Road Trip from Lyon to Nevers and Fontainebleau

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Lyon. You’ll stay in Lyon for 2 nights and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Lyon is the Hotel Boscolo Lyon. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,607 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Novotel Lyon Confluence Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,264 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Lyon is the Kyriad Lyon Centre Perrache. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,621 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Lyon, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Lyon has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Fresque des Lyonnais. This attraction is a fresco and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,927 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon, L Bar food & drink. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Locals recommend L'Institut Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

Lyon also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lyon is The Phantom of the Opera. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lyon is Black Forest Society. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in France!

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

If you’re curious to see more of Lyon Metropolis, start your day with a visit to the amazing Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This much-appreciated minor basilica and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Lyon Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Place Bellecour to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Place Bellecour is a square that has been 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 average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Lyon Metropolis has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nevers. Nevers offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive Kyriad Nevers, one of the best 3-star hotel options in Lyon. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,543 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 3-star hotel options in Nevers, like BEST WESTERN De Diane. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 222 guests.

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 Paris and embark on a scenic drive to Fontainebleau, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Paris and Paris 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 Paris. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Palais ducal de Nevers. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,031 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Nevers Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 587 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Paris is the stunning Porte de Paris. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 233 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Paris 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 Paris has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 94,043 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Louvre Museum. This art museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 250,811 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 2,825,000 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Approximately 6,207,303 people visit this attraction every year.

The lovely Champ de Mars is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 167,282 visitors have left this urban park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Paris, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Fontainebleau. When you arrive in Fontainebleau you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Fontainebleau is the 3-star Arcantis Hotel Victoria. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 583 guests.

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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and embark on a scenic drive to Lyon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 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 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Palace of Fontainebleau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,054 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Diana Garden. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 536 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is the stunning Denecourt tower. This observation tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 584 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Arquebuse Botanical Garden. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,753 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Dijon Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,829 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Hotel-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.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Lyon. When you arrive in Lyon you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Lyon is the 4-star Novotel Lyon Confluence Hotel. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 3,264 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star hotel in Lyon, we recommend Hotel Boscolo Lyon. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,607 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Lyon is the 3-star Kyriad Lyon Centre Perrache. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,621 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Flair Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie, another of the best restaurants in Lyon. Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Dam's Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lyon, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The King Arthur. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The King Arthur has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 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 5 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lyon 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.

Wall of the Canuts is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lyon. This fresco and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,157 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lyon at Dam's Pub before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The King Arthur for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lyon. The The King Arthur restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Mirtillo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

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