9-Day France road trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon, Beaune, Paris, and Blois

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

Clermont-Ferrand has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible place de Jaude. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,034 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 Clermont-Ferrand, Lard De Vivre. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is La Gourmandine. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,134 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Clermont-Ferrand : L'Odevie as one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

Clermont-Ferrand also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is The Still Irish Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is Les BerThoM. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Salvation Jane Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-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 Clermont-Ferrand and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Lyon. You will stay in Lyon for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Clermont-Ferrand is the amazing Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,232 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church building, Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,201 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Clermont-Ferrand is the outstanding Temple of Mercury (Puy de Dôme). This popular temple and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,781 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Clermont-Ferrand 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 Lyon, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bouchon Tupin, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

After dinner, visit L Bar food & drink, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Alternatively, Black Forest Society is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

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

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.

This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 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 Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

The lovely Porte des Enfants du Rhône is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,967 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.6 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 parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 50,621 reviews.

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 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Beaune 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 Beaune and Seine-et-Marne 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.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palace of Fontainebleau. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,054 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Seine-et-Marne, 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 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 Sacré-Cœur. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Each year, approximately 11,000,000 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic La Villette. This commune of france is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 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 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 6 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Paris and the city of Villepreux. 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 Louvre Museum. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,825,000 people visit Louvre Museum every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Tuileries Garden. This garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Paris. This well-known attraction, a spectacular square, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 54,229 reviews.

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 could then travel to the amazing Palace of Versailles in the city of Villepreux for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Each year, Palace of Versailles is visited by more than 4,741,758 travelers, so don't miss out!

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne, one of the best restaurants in the city of Blois. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 160 customers.

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

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Blois, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Blois.

Today you'll explore the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Château du Clos Lucé. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19,292 visitors.

Château d'Amboise is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,016 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Auzouer-en-Touraine is L'Ile d'Or. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 140 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Château de Chenonceau. This château and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Château de Montpoupon. This castle is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,432 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 Blois.

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

You’ll stay in Clermont-Ferrand for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Suèvres today is Château de Blois. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Château de Chambord, an outstanding château, in the city of Suèvres. Around 43,219 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Suèvres is Château de Cheverny. This amazing attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 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 Château de Blois for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

This outstanding château has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Château de Cheverny. This attraction, a stunning château, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, Le Bistrot d'à Côté. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Locals recommend Lard et la Manière as one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Lard et la Manière is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 814 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is Le Boeuf Café. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 593 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, Délirium Café. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Le Compt(o)ir. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 667 customers.

Au Fût et à mesure is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 457 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Clermont-Ferrand 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.

Jardin Lecoq is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Clermont-Ferrand. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,878 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Clermont-Ferrand at La Vache qui Tète before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Avenue* Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. The Avenue* Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 454 customers.

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