7-Day France Road Trip from Lyon traveling east to Beaune, Strasbourg, Besancon, and Grenoble

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 7-day vacation in France!

Day 2 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 Vaulx-en-velin and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Beaune. You will stay in Beaune for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Vaulx-en-velin is the amazing Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 12,314 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Vaulx-en-velin 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 Beaune, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Bout du Monde, one of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 343 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot du Coin as one of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune. Le Bistrot du Coin is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune is Le Rest O Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 Strasbourg, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Beaune and Nancy 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 Parc de l'Orangerie. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,139 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,268 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Strasbourg 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 Nancy has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy. This attraction is an architectural ensemble that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 27,905 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Nancy, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Strasbourg. When you arrive in Strasbourg 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 Au Crocodile. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 770 customers.

Locals also recommend La Fignette, another of the best restaurants in Strasbourg. La Fignette is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,684 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant Gurtlerhoft. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,531 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Cathedral Beer Academy to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Strasbourg, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,358 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Les BerThoM Strasbourg. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Les BerThoM Strasbourg has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,862 customers.

Le Grincheux is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,261 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 is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Gerstheim and the city of Kintzheim. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Gerstheim is the amazing La montagne des singes. This attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,888 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,931 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Gerstheim 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 Petite Venise in Colmar in the city of Kintzheim for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a neighborhood and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 39,311 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Café des Félins, one of the best restaurants in the city of Besancon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

Locals also recommend Les Tables d'antan as one of the best restaurants in the city of Besancon. Les Tables d'antan is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Besancon is La Clocherade. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 566 customers.

After dinner, visit BUFFALO GRILL BESANCON (Chateaufarine), which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Besancon. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,896 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like L'Alsacien Besançon. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,828 customers.

Alternatively, Le 1802 is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Besancon. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 854 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 Besançon and embark on a scenic drive to Grenoble, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Besançon and Salins-les-Bains 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 Besançon. When you’re eager to explore the hamlet and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Salines de Salins-les-Bains. This attraction is a saltwork that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,340 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Sermu 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 Salins-les-Bains has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable La Reculée des Planches. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,330 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Salins-les-Bains, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Grenoble. When you arrive in Grenoble 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 La Petite Idée. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 804 customers.

Locals also recommend Pizzeria Come Prima, another of the best restaurants in Grenoble. Pizzeria Come Prima is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,055 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at La Ferme à Dédé. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L'Ardoise to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Grenoble, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,127 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like le coq hardi. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le coq hardi has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 991 customers.

Pub Shakesbeer 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 850 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 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 Lyon. You’ll stay in Lyon 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 Parc Paul Mistral. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 4,848 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Musée de Grenoble. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,100 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Fort de La Bastille to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Fort de La Bastille is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,303 visitors.

The lovely Jardin des Dauphins is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,062 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 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 The Chartreuse Mountains. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 8,210 reviews.

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 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 7 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!