6-Day France Road Trip from Lille traveling west to Caen and Paris

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Lille. You’ll stay in Lille for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Lille has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Lille, Rouge Barre. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lille is Coffee Makers. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Sébastopol as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

Lille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lille is Quai 38. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 714 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lille is 3 Brasseurs Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,866 customers.

Locals also enjoy Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde - Lille. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,501 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in France!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lille, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Lille.

Today you'll explore the city of Lille. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Parc du Héron. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,412 visitors.

Parc Barbieux is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Lille. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,120 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Lille is La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,981 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Old Stock Exchange. This exchange and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,694 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,588 visitors. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille hosts around 239,975 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 Lille.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille, like Estaminet Au Vieux De La Vieille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,839 customers.

L'Arrière Pays is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,498 customers.

Locals enjoy Estaminet Chez La Vieille, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lille. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,295 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lille, La Capsule Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,005 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Quai Des Bananas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,367 customers.

Tir Na Nog is another of the best bars in the city of Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Caen and the city of Deauville. You’ll stay in Caen for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Caen today is Mémorial de Caen. This excellent attraction is a peace museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,288 visitors. Each year, Mémorial de Caen attracts over 349,455 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Caen Castle, an outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination, in the city of Caen. Around 9,915 travelers rated this attraction with 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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 Les Planches for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Deauville. This popular attraction is a promenade and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,006 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen, Le Sans Gêne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,075 customers.

Locals recommend Stéphane Carbone Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Caen. Stéphane Carbone Restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 612 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Caen is Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Caen, Villa Eugène. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,005 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Vertigo is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Caen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 715 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 4 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Paris. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Paris’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Paris, start your day with a visit to the amazing Arc de Triomphe. This much-appreciated triumphal arch and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Each year, around 2,743,823 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 Champ de Mars. This urban park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Eiffel Tower to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Every year, around 6,207,303 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Tuileries Garden is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 92,172 visitors have left this garden average ratings of 4.6 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 Louvre Museum. This attraction is an art museum rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 260,788 reviews. Around 2,825,000 people come to see this attraction every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Paris has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Paris. Paris 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 Restaurant Guy Savoy. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,143 reviews.

The remarkable Le Bistrot Du Perigord is another top restaurant in Paris we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Kitchen Galerie Bis is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Paris, the fantastic La Coupole. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Train Bleu. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Fumoir. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 5 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 Paris and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Lille. You will stay in Lille for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Paris is the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Musée d'Orsay. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Musée d'Orsay welcomes around 3,651,616 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Paris is the outstanding Pont Alexandre III. This popular deck arch bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,899 visitors.

The spectacular place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Sacré-Cœur. This attraction is a popular church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,527 visitors. Sacré-Cœur hosts around 11,000,000 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Barbier qui fume Vieux Lille, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,860 customers.

Locals also recommend Wally's Coffee as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille. Wally's Coffee is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,816 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lille is Bierbuik. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,764 customers.

After dinner, visit La Mousse Touch', which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 910 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Windsor. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Alternatively, Au Boudin Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lille 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lille at Le Broc before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,679 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bloempot for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lille. The Bloempot restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,176 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try La Petite Cour. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,269 customers.

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