One-Week France Road Trip from Lille to Reims and Paris

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 8-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 Old Stock Exchange. This exchange and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,694 visitors.

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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 is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Lille and the city of Fresne-lès-Reims. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Lille is the amazing Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,588 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 239,975 people visit Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille every year.

Joining a top-rated tour in Lille 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 Basilica of Saint-Remi in the city of Fresne-lès-Reims for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a minor basilica and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,786 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Fresne-lès-Reims is the outstanding Reims Cathedral. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,030 visitors, this catholic cathedral deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Riad, one of the best restaurants in the city of Reims. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 788 customers.

Locals also recommend Au Cul de Poule as one of the best restaurants in the city of Reims. Au Cul de Poule is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 741 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Reims is Le Millénaire. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

After dinner, visit Dropkick bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Reims. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 738 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Clos. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 878 customers.

Alternatively, Au Fût et à mesure is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Reims. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Chelles and the city of Villepreux. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.

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 Gardens of Versailles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Villepreux. This popular attraction is a french formal garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 visitors.

This outstanding maison de plaisance has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 travelers.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Paris, Le Calbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

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

On day 5 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 2 nights 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 Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

Eiffel Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Arc de Triomphe. Attracting 2,743,823 annual visitors, it's clear that Arc de Triomphe is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding La Villette. This commune of france and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 56,497 visitors.

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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!

On day 6 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 94,043 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 Tuileries Garden. This garden and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic place de la Concorde. This square is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 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 Paris.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, like Restaurant Île de la Réunion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

L'Imprévu Café 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 846 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Highlander. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Velvet Bar Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,018 customers.

Café de Paris V is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Paris and embark on a scenic drive to Lille, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in 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 Paris. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 463 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Château de Chantilly. This attraction, a beloved château, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,488 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Notre-Dame d'Amiens. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,038 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible St. Pierre Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,278 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Melting-Pot. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 685 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Le Compostelle. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 808 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit La Pirogue to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lille, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Biche & Le Renard has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

L'Atomic 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 517 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 8 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!