7-Day France Road Trip from Grenoble traveling north to Beaune, Paris, Orléans, and Auxerre

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Grenoble. You’ll stay in Grenoble for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Grenoble has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Parc Paul Mistral. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,848 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 Grenoble, Restaurant La Petite Idée. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble is La Ferme à Dédé. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers.

Locals recommend L'Ardoise as one of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,127 customers.

Grenoble also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Grenoble is Bar Au RENCARD. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 555 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Grenoble is Le Cartel Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 277 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Grenoble. 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 Grenoble’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Grenoble, start your day with a visit to the amazing Musée de Grenoble. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,100 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Fort de La Bastille. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,303 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular The Chartreuse Mountains to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular The Chartreuse Mountains is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,210 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Grenoble 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.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Beaune, the fantastic Barbizier. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 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 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 Beaune. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,805 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible La Moutarderie Fallot. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,107 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Beaune is the stunning Park Bouzaise. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,309 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Grenoble 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 Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 3,651,616 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Tuileries Garden. This garden and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

The lovely Louvre Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 260,788 visitors have left this art museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 2,825,000 visits every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Paris, 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 Le Calbar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Red Door. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Little Red Door has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 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 Grenoble and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Orléans. You will stay in Orléans for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Grenoble is the amazing place de la Concorde. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible triumphal arch, Arc de Triomphe. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Arc de Triomphe welcomes around 2,743,823 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Grenoble is the outstanding Eiffel Tower. This popular lattice tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors.

The spectacular Champ de Mars is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating urban park and attraction 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 Grenoble 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 Orléans, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Parenthèse, one of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 888 customers.

Locals also recommend Les Fils À Maman Orléans as one of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans. Les Fils À Maman Orléans is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Orléans is Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

After dinner, visit L'antidote, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Orléans. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bonne Pioche. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 318 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Orléans and embark on a scenic drive to Auxerre, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Orléans and Suèvres 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 Orléans. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Orléans Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,178 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Parc Pasteur d'Orléans. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,296 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Orléans is the stunning Statue de Jeanne d'Arc. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,278 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Grenoble 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 Suèvres has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château de Chambord. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,219 visitors.

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

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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Église Saint-Eusèbe. This attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 129 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129. This stained glass window and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Grenoble is another excellent way to spend your new day in France. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of France’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to France’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of France’s scenic spots.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Cuisine des Tontons, one of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 785 customers.

Locals also recommend Cedar Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble. Cedar Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Grenoble is Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 776 customers.

After dinner, visit Pub des copains, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Grenoble. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 177 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like DAISY bar&coffee. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 100 customers.

Alternatively, Les copains d'abord is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Grenoble. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Grenoble 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 Grenoble and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Grenoble at OWASABI before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois for your last chance at a meal in the city of Grenoble. The Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 676 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Ciao a Te. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

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