One-Week France Road Trip from Strasbourg traveling south to Beaune, Nimes, Montpellier, and Lyon

Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Strasbourg. You’ll stay in Strasbourg for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Strasbourg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Parc de l'Orangerie. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,139 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 Strasbourg, Au Crocodile. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 770 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Strasbourg is Restaurant Gurtlerhoft. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,531 customers.

Locals recommend La Hache as one of the best restaurants in the city of Strasbourg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,976 customers.

Strasbourg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Strasbourg is Cathedral Beer Academy. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,358 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Strasbourg is Les BerThoM Strasbourg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,862 customers.

Locals also enjoy Le Grincheux. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,261 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in France!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Strasbourg. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Beaune. You’ll stay in Beaune for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Strasbourg’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Strasbourg, start your day with a visit to the amazing place Kléber. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,963 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg. This catholic cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,268 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Barrage Vauban to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Barrage Vauban is a bridge that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,371 visitors.

The lovely Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,634 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 150,000 visits every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Strasbourg has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Beaune. Beaune 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 Le Rest O Bar. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 101 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Beaune, the fantastic Le Bout du Monde. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 343 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Barbizier. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Bistrot du Coin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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 Beaune and embark on a scenic drive to Nimes, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Beaune and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,805 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible La Moutarderie Fallot. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,107 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Beaune is the stunning Park Bouzaise. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,309 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Nimes. When you arrive in Nimes 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'Instant T. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

Locals also recommend Gard O Wine, another of the best restaurants in Nimes. Gard O Wine is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Livestation DIY - Nîmes. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit O’Flaherty’s to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nimes, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

La bonne mousse is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 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 will take you to the city of Nimes and the city of Carcassonne. You’ll stay in Montpellier for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Nimes today is Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,652 visitors.

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 Cité de Carcassonne for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Carcassonne. This popular attraction is a fortress and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

This outstanding castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Montpellier, Coldrip food and coffee. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

Locals recommend Empanadas Club as one of the best restaurants in the city of Montpellier. Empanadas Club is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,371 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Montpellier is Le Petit Jardin. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,148 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Montpellier, Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Shakespeare. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Restaurant Le Tapas - Montpellier is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Montpellier. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Arles 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 Montpellier. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Comedy Square. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,883 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Planet Ocean World. This attraction, a beloved aquarium, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 8,786 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Montpellier is the stunning esplanade Charles de Gaulle. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,915 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Arles 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 Arles has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Château des Baux-de-Provence. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,346 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Carrières des Lumières. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 22,791 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Arles, 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 Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Institut Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Lyon. L'Institut Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit L Bar food & drink to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lyon, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Phantom of the Opera. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Phantom of the Opera has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Black Forest Society is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average 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!

Day 6 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Besancon for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a minor basilica that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Place Bellecour. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

The spectacular Grand Parc Miribel Jonage is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 12,314 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Les Tables d'antan, one of the best restaurants in the city of Besancon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

Locals also recommend La Clocherade as one of the best restaurants in the city of Besancon. La Clocherade is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 566 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Besancon is L' Ô à la bouche. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 376 customers.

After dinner, visit L'Alsacien Besançon, 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 1,828 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le 1802. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 854 customers.

Alternatively, Pub Kilarney is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Besancon. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Besançon 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 Besançon and Trois-Épis 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 city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Citadel of Besançon. This attraction is a citadel that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7,068 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Maisons Comtoises de Nancray. This attraction, a beloved ecomuseum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,238 visitors. Maisons Comtoises de Nancray welcomes around 35,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Besançon is the stunning Parc de la Gare-d'Eau. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,120 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Trois-Épis 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 Trois-Épis has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Petite Venise in Colmar. This attraction is a neighborhood that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 39,311 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Trois-Épis, 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 La Cloche à Fromage RESTAURANT. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,637 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Le Kuhn, another of the best restaurants in Strasbourg. Restaurant Le Kuhn is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,352 customers.

After dinner, visit Jeannette and the Cycleux 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 1,283 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Code Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Code Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.

The Key Bar - Krutenau 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 1,077 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 Strasbourg 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.

Parc de l'Étoile is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Strasbourg. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,619 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Strasbourg and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Strasbourg at Le Clou before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,348 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Petite Mairie - Le Bistrot for your last chance at a meal in the city of Strasbourg. The La Petite Mairie - Le Bistrot restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,021 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Chez l’Oncle Freddy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,112 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Strasbourg. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!