9-Day France road trip from Lille to Paris, Blois, and Fontainebleau

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 best-rated sightseeing destination 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, Rouge Barre. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lille is Coffee Makers. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Sébastopol as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

Lille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lille is Quai 38. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 714 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lille is 3 Brasseurs Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,866 customers.

Locals also enjoy 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.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-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.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,588 visitors. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille hosts around 239,975 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 Lille.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lille, like Estaminet Au Vieux De La Vieille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,839 customers.

L'Arrière Pays is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lille. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,498 customers.

Locals enjoy Estaminet Chez La Vieille, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lille. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,295 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lille, La Capsule Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,005 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Quai Des Bananas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,367 customers.

Tir Na Nog is another of the best bars in the city of Lille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 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 Paris. You’ll stay in Paris for 2 nights. 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 Sacré-Cœur. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Each year, around 11,000,000 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 Centre Georges Pompidou. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 55,213 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Centre Georges Pompidou welcomes 3,273,867 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Jardin du Luxembourg to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Jardin du Luxembourg is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

The lovely Notre-Dame de Paris is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 45,788 visitors have left this catholic cathedral average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 12,000,000 visits every year.

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 Paris. Paris 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 Restaurant Guy Savoy. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,143 reviews.

The remarkable Le Bistrot Du Perigord is another top restaurant in Paris we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Kitchen Galerie Bis is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Paris, the fantastic La Coupole. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Train Bleu. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Le Fumoir. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

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 Paris. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Panthéon. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

Musée d'Orsay is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Musée d'Orsay attracts about 3,651,616 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris 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 Louvre Museum. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,825,000 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 Angelina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 13,038 customers.

Au Pied de Cochon is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,684 customers.

Locals enjoy To Restaurant Paris, 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 2,267 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Le Mesturet. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,547 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Little Red Door. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

The Bombardier is another of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Paris and embark on a scenic drive to Blois, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. 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. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful place de la Concorde. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Champ de Mars. This attraction, a beloved urban park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Paris is the stunning Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Approximately 6,207,303 travelers come to Paris every year to see this fascinating attraction.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated triumphal arch in Paris. The popular Arc de Triomphe is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city. It’s estimated around 2,743,823 people visit this attraction each year.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palace of Versailles. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 119,665 visitors. Around 4,741,758 people visit Palace of Versailles every year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 160 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 6 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 Blois. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Robert-Houdin House of Magic. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,105 visitors.

Château de Blois is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Blois. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 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!

Day 7 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 Chartres and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Fontainebleau. You will stay in Fontainebleau for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Chartres is the amazing Maison Picassiette. This attraction is a house that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,468 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Parc André Gagnon. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,022 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Chartres is the outstanding Notre-Dame de Chartres. This popular catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,501 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Chartres 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 Fontainebleau, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Fontainebleau. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lille. You’ll stay in Lille for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Fontainebleau’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Fontainebleau, start your day with a visit to the amazing Palace of Fontainebleau. This much-appreciated château and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Fontainebleau has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lille. Lille 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 Barbier qui fume Vieux Lille. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,860 reviews.

The remarkable Wally's Coffee is another top restaurant in Lille we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,816 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Bierbuik is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,764 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lille, the fantastic La Mousse Touch'. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 910 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Windsor. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Au Boudin Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 819 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 9 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 Le Broc before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,679 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bloempot for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lille. The Bloempot restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,176 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try La Petite Cour. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,269 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!