6-Day France road trip from Lyon to Beaune, Paris, and Auxerre

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, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Lyon has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Place Bellecour. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 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 Lyon, Bouchon Tupin. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is L'Institut Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

Locals recommend Flair Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

Lyon also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lyon is L Bar food & drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 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.

Locals also enjoy Kaffee Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,079 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-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 Caluire-et-Cuire. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Beaune. You’ll stay in Beaune for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Caluire-et-Cuire’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Caluire-et-Cuire, start your day with a visit to the amazing parc de la Tête d'Or. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Caluire-et-Cuire has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Beaune. Beaune 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 Le Bout du Monde. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 343 reviews.

The remarkable Le Bistrot du Coin is another top restaurant in Beaune we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Rest O Bar is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

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 Beaune and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Beaune and Fontainebleau 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 Beaune. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful 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.

You could also stop at the incredible Musée d'Orsay. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 visitors. Musée d'Orsay welcomes around 3,651,616 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Beaune is the stunning Louvre Museum. This art museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Approximately 2,825,000 travelers come to Beaune every year to see this fascinating attraction.

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 Fontainebleau has to offer.

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 Fontainebleau, 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 La Coupole to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Train Bleu. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Train Bleu has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Le Fumoir 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 3,606 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 4 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 Auxerre. You will stay in Auxerre 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 Tuileries Garden. This attraction is a garden that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church building, Sacré-Cœur. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Sacré-Cœur welcomes around 11,000,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Paris is the outstanding Arc de Triomphe. This popular triumphal arch and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors.

The spectacular Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating lattice tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 visitors. In addition, approximately 6,207,303 travelers visit this popular site annually.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Champ de Mars. This attraction is a popular urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

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 Auxerre, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Auxerre. 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 Auxerre’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Auxerre, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129. This much-appreciated stained glass window and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Auxerre 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 Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,459 reviews.

The remarkable Slake Coffee House is another top restaurant in Lyon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,684 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Dam's Pub is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lyon, the fantastic Ninkasi Sans Souci. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Livestation DIY - Lyon. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is 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, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 6 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.

Fresque des Lyonnais 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 4,927 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 Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Culina Hortus for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lyon. The Culina Hortus restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Vieille Canaille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 839 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!