9-Day France Road Trip from Marseille to Lyon, Auxerre, Paris, and Beaune

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

Marseille has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Palais Longchamp. This attraction is a water tower and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,768 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 Marseille, Twist Avenue. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

Locals recommend O'Malley as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

Marseille also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Marseille is Carry Nation. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Marseille is La Caravelle. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-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 Marseille. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lyon. You’ll stay in Lyon for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Marseille’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Marseille, start your day with a visit to the amazing Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This church building and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Marseille Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Marseille Cathedral is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Marseille has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lyon. Lyon 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 L Bar food & drink. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,758 reviews.

The remarkable Bouchon Tupin is another top restaurant in Lyon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous L'Institut Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lyon, the fantastic The Phantom of the Opera. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Black Forest Society. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Day 3 of your road trip through France gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Auxerre for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Marseille is the amazing Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. 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 catholic cathedral, Lyon Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Marseille is the outstanding Place Bellecour. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

The spectacular parc de la Tête d'Or is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 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 Auxerre, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Auxerre 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 Auxerre and 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 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.

Wave goodbye to Marseille 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 Paris has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Champ de Mars. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 6,207,303 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Approximately 2,743,823 people visit this attraction every year.

The lovely Tuileries Garden is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 92,172 visitors have left this garden an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Louvre Museum is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Paris. This point of interest is an art museum rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 260,788 reviews. Around 2,825,000 people come to see this attraction every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Paris, 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 Marseille. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Musée d'Orsay. As one of the top sights in the area, around 3,651,616 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Marseille. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Marseille is Palais Garnier. This amazing attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 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.

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 Le Train Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

The Bombardier 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 1,775 customers.

Locals enjoy Jules Verne, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Paris. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Experimental Cocktail Club. This bar is rated an average 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!

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 Marseille. 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 Marseille’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Marseille, 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 Jardin des plantes. This botanical garden and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Panthéon to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Panthéon is a mausoleum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

The lovely Jardin du Luxembourg is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 94,043 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Marseille 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 Bout du Monde. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 343 reviews.

The remarkable Le Bistrot du Coin is another top restaurant in Beaune we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Le Rest O Bar is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Beaune, the fantastic Barbizier. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

Rise and shine on day 7 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 top-tier point of interest, 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 Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 customers.

Locals also recommend L'Instant T, another of the best restaurants in Nimes. L'Instant T is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Gard O Wine. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 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 La bonne mousse. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La bonne mousse has an average rating 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 8 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 Marseille and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Marseille. You will stay in Marseille for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Marseille is the amazing Arles Amphitheatre. This attraction is a roman amphitheatre that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Caravelle, one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bouchon Provençal as one of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille. Le Bouchon Provençal is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Marseille is La cigale vieux port. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Bu, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Marengo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.

Alternatively, La dame du mont is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Marseille. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

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

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

Old Port of Marseille is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Marseille. This seaport and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,120 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Marseille at Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Trattoria Marco for your last chance at a meal in the city of Marseille. The Trattoria Marco restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 725 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try O'Bidul. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 461 customers.

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