9-Day France road trip from Chambery to Beaune, Paris, Auxerre, and Lyon
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 9-day road trip through France.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in France. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Chambéry, 1 night in Beaune, 3 nights in Paris, 1 night in Auxerre, and 1 night in Lyon, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Chambéry, Beaune, Paris, Villepreux, Auxerre, and Lyon. We'll help you experience the best 9 days in France you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Chambery, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in France, including the stunning Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in France. From the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to the breathtaking Champ de Mars and Jardin du Luxembourg, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Palace of Versailles and learn more about the unique Sacré-Cœur to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Chambéry, Beaune, Paris, Villepreux, Auxerre, and Lyon, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in France.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in France. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through France.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in France.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything France has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of France. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 8 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 8 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in France extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in France today!
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Day 1 – Chambery - arrival day
Day 1 – Chambery - arrival day
- Savoy - Arrival day
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- Parc De Buisson-Rond
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Your road trip adventure in France begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Chambery. You’ll stay in Chambery for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Chambery has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Parc De Buisson-Rond. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 553 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.
Chambery also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in France!
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Day 2 – Chambery and Beaune
Day 2 – Chambery and Beaune
- Savoy
- Beaune
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Drive 263 km, 2 hours 54 min
- Musée des beaux-arts de Chambéry
- La Fontaine des Éléphants
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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 Chambery 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 Chambery is the amazing Musée des beaux-arts de Chambéry. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 427 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, La Fontaine des Éléphants. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,431 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Chambery is the outstanding Chambéry Cathedral. This popular catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 681 visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Chambery 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 Rest O Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.
After dinner, visit Le Bout du Monde, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Beaune. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 343 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Barbizier. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers.
Alternatively, Le Bistrot du Coin is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Beaune. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!
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Day 3 – Beaune, Melun, and Paris
Day 3 – Beaune, Melun, and Paris
- Paris
- Beaune
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Drive 322 km, 3 hours 48 min
- Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
- Basilica of Our Lady
- Palace of Fontainebleau
- Forêt de Fontainebleau
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You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.
One of the best places to explore in the city of Beaune today is Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 visitors.
We also recommend you visit the amazing Basilica of Our Lady, an outstanding church, in the city of Beaune. Around 773 travelers rated this attraction with 4.4 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 could then travel to Palace of Fontainebleau for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.
This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,778 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!
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Day 4 – Villepreux and Paris
Day 4 – Villepreux and Paris
- Paris
- Villepreux
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Drive 106 km, 2 hours 58 min
- Palace of Versailles
- Jardin du Luxembourg
- Panthéon
- Sacré-Cœur
- La Villette
- More
At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Paris, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.
One of the best travel destinations in the city of Paris is Jardin du Luxembourg. This amazing attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 94,043 visitors.
Panthéon is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Paris. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Panthéon has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.
To make your time in the city of Paris more memorable, we recommend you visit Sacré-Cœur. This outstanding attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Every year, around 11,000,000 travelers visit this spectacular site to discover its unique features.
If you’re up for something incredible, then consider a visit to the outstanding La Villette. More than 56,497 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
You can also make your new day in France more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of France’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.
When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Paris.
When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.
Le Petit Châtelet is one of the top restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Les Fous de l'Île. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.
If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Paris, we recommend the cocktails at Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.
Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Paris!
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Day 5 – Paris
Day 5 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 9 min
- Champ de Mars
- Eiffel Tower
- Arc de Triomphe
- Palais Garnier
- Louvre Museum
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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 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 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 Palais Garnier. This opera house and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Louvre Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!
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!
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Day 6 – Paris and Auxerre
Day 6 – Paris and Auxerre
- Paris
- Auxerre
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Drive 174 km, 2 hours 39 min
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- Musée d'Orsay
- Tuileries Garden
- Place de la Concorde
- Jardin des plantes
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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 Paris. 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. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Paris’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Paris, start your day with a visit to the amazing Notre-Dame de Paris. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Each year, around 12,000,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Musée d'Orsay welcomes 3,651,616 visitors annually.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Tuileries Garden to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Tuileries Garden is a garden that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.
The lovely place de la Concorde is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 54,229 visitors have left this square 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 Jardin des plantes. This attraction is a botanical garden rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 40,461 reviews.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Paris has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Auxerre. 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!
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Day 7 – Lyon
Day 7 – Lyon
- Lyon
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Drive 347 km, 4 hours
- Royal Monastery of Brou
- Parc de la Tête d'Or
- Porte des Enfants du Rhône
- Place Bellecour
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Rise and shine on day 7 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 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 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 Place Bellecour. This square and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 reviews.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 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!
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Day 8 – Chambery
Day 8 – Chambery
- Lyon
- Savoy
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Drive 121 km, 2 hours 5 min
- Lyon Cathedral
- Musée Cinéma et Miniature
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Grand Parc Miribel Jonage
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Day 8 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Chambery for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible museum, Musée Miniature et Cinéma. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,540 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
This popular minor basilica and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 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 Chambery, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through France!
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Day 9 – Chambery - departure day
Day 9 – Chambery - departure day
- Savoy - Departure day
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- Parc du Clos Savoiroux
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Day 9 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Chambery 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 du Clos Savoiroux is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Chambery. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 144 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Chambery and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in France.
You’ll then say farewell to Chambery. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in France!
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