7-Day France Road Trip from Lyon traveling west to Auxerre, Paris, and Fontainebleau

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.

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 The Phantom of the Opera. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Locals also enjoy Black Forest Society. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in France!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Auxerre. You’ll stay in Auxerre for 1 night.

This much-appreciated minor basilica and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Lyon Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Porte des Enfants du Rhône to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Porte des Enfants du Rhône is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,967 visitors.

The lovely parc de la Tête d'Or is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 50,621 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Auxerre offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

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 Auxerre and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Auxerre and Villepreux 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 Auxerre. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129. This attraction is a stained glass window that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,232 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre. This attraction, a beloved place of worship, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 569 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Auxerre is the stunning Église Saint-Eusèbe. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 129 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Villepreux 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 Villepreux has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palace of Versailles. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 119,665 visitors. Around 4,741,758 people visit Palace of Versailles every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Villepreux, 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!

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 Sacré-Cœur. As one of the top sights in the area, around 11,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,527 visitors.

Louvre Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum attracts about 2,825,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Musée d'Orsay. Attracting 3,651,616 annual visitors, it's clear that Musée d'Orsay is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 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 outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

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 through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Paris and the city of Chelles. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

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

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Panthéon. This mausoleum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Paris 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 Fontainebleau.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Fontainebleau and embark on a scenic drive to Lyon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Fontainebleau and Côte-d'Or 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 Fontainebleau. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Palace of Fontainebleau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,054 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Diana Garden. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 536 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Fontainebleau is the stunning Denecourt tower. This observation tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 584 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Dijon central indoor market hall. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,007 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Church of Our Lady. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 858 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Arquebuse Botanical Garden. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,753 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Côte-d'Or, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Lyon. When you arrive in Lyon 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 Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,459 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Mirtillo, another of the best restaurants in Lyon. Le Mirtillo is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Betty's Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 607 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lyon, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Dam's Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Dam's Pub has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

The King Arthur 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 1,312 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 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.

Palais de la Bourse de Lyon is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lyon. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,206 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 Le Garet before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend L'Alexandrin for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lyon. The L'Alexandrin restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 349 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try L'Établi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 379 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!