7-Day France road trip from Lille to Paris and Fontainebleau

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. You could visit attractions like the incredible John Doe Escape Game. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,533 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 Lille, Restaurant Sébastopol. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lille is Le Broc. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,679 customers.

Locals recommend Bloempot as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,176 customers.

Lille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lille is 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.

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

Locals also enjoy Quai Des Bananas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,367 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,981 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 Parc du Héron. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,412 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Gare Saint Sauveur. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,038 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Old Stock Exchange. This exchange is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,694 visitors.

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 La Petite Cour. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,269 customers.

PANCOOK Lille is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 999 customers.

Locals enjoy Chez Max Bistrot Lillois, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lille. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 714 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lille, Le Windsor. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Au Boudin Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Kolor Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 694 customers.

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

Day 3 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 Paris. You will stay in Paris for 2 nights. 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 Sacré-Cœur. As such, over 11,000,000 people visit Sacré-Cœur yearly. This attraction is a church building that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Centre Georges Pompidou. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 55,213 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Centre Georges Pompidou welcomes around 3,273,867 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Paris is the outstanding Jardin du Luxembourg. This popular urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors. Approximately 11,000,000 travelers come to Paris every year to see the stunning Sacré-Cœur with their own eyes.

The spectacular Notre-Dame de Paris is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating catholic cathedral and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,788 visitors. In addition, approximately 12,000,000 travelers visit this popular site annually.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Calbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Paris, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Paris.

Today you'll explore the city of Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Tuileries Garden. This amazing attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Louvre Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 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 Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy Les Fous de l'Île, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Paris and the city of Villepreux. You’ll stay in Fontainebleau for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Paris today is Panthéon. This excellent attraction is a mausoleum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Champ de Mars, an outstanding urban park, in the city of Paris. Around 172,488 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Eiffel Tower. Attracting over 6,207,303 visitors in a single year, it's clear that Eiffel Tower is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a lattice tower and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,743,823 people come to this beautiful attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

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 Palace of Versailles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Villepreux. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Approximately 4,741,758 people visit Villepreux every year to see the fantastic Palace of Versailles.

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

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Diana Garden. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 536 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Palace of Fontainebleau. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.

Forêt de Fontainebleau is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 7,778 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Melun 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 could then travel to the amazing Château de Chantilly for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,488 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Melting-Pot, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 685 customers.

Locals also recommend La Fleur de Lille as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille. La Fleur de Lille is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 617 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lille is Le Compostelle. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.

After dinner, visit La Pirogue, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Biche & Le Renard. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Alternatively, L'Atomic is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 517 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 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.

Paris Gate is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lille. This city gate and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,178 visitors.

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 La Petite Table before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Crinière for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lille. The La Crinière restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 355 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!