8-Day France Road Trip from Grenoble traveling west to Dijon, Paris, Auxerre, and Lyon

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 8-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 Grenoble and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Dijon. You will stay in Dijon 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 Téléphérique Grenoble - Bastille. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 703 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Jardin des Dauphins. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,062 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Grenoble is the outstanding Fontaines Pétrifiantes Garden. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,128 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 Dijon, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L'Antre II Mondes, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dijon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 763 customers.

Locals also recommend Les BerThoM Dijon as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dijon. Les BerThoM Dijon is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 827 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dijon is Maison Millière - Restaurant Boutique Bar à vin et Salon de thé. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 627 customers.

After dinner, visit Monsieur Moutarde, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dijon. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 884 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 Dijon 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 Dijon 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 Dijon. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Parc de la Colombière. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,698 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Darcy Garden. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,842 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Dijon is the stunning Museum of Fine Arts Dijon. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,232 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 Champ de Mars. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 6,207,303 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Approximately 2,743,823 people visit this attraction every year.

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!

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 Grenoble. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Palais Garnier. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,053 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Grenoble. 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 Grenoble 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 Grenoble.

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 Le Train Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

The Bombardier 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 1,775 customers.

Locals enjoy Jules Verne, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar is rated an average 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 Grenoble and the city of Chelles. You’ll stay in Auxerre for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Grenoble today is Jardin du Luxembourg. This excellent attraction is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Panthéon, an outstanding mausoleum, in the city of Grenoble. Around 43,649 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Auxerre 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 Auxerre and Lyon Metropolis 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 Muséum d’Histoire naturelle d’Auxerre. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 174 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This minor basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Lyon Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

The lovely Place Bellecour is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 20,560 visitors have left this square an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lyon Metropolis, 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 L Bar food & drink. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

Locals also recommend Bouchon Tupin, another of the best restaurants in Lyon. Bouchon Tupin is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at L'Institut Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Phantom of the Opera to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lyon, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Black Forest Society. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Black Forest Society has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 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!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Grenoble. You’ll stay in Grenoble 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 de la Colline Saint-Eutrope. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 753 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Triumphal arch. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,483 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Fortress Mornas to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Fortress Mornas is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 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 Grenoble. Grenoble 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 La Cuisine des Tontons. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 785 reviews.

The remarkable Cedar Restaurant is another top restaurant in Grenoble we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 776 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Grenoble, the fantastic Pub des copains. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 177 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful DAISY bar&coffee. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 100 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Les copains d'abord. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 8 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!