9-Day France Road Trip from Perpignan traveling north to Marseille, Lyon, Beaune, and Paris

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

Perpignan has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Place de Catalogne. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 161 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 Perpignan, Le Clos des Lys - Traiteur et Restaurant à Perpignan. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,461 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan is Le 17. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 570 customers.

Locals recommend Le Figuier as one of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Perpignan also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Perpignan is Buffalo Grill Perpignan. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,836 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Perpignan is Buffalo Grill Perpignan. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,043 customers.

Locals also enjoy Le Restaurant Jean. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,399 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 Perpignan. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Marseille. You’ll stay in Marseille for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Perpignan’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Perpignan, start your day with a visit to the amazing Perpignan Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,336 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Musée Hyacinthe-Rigaud. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,095 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Musée Hyacinthe-Rigaud welcomes 10,083 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Palace of the Kings of Majorca to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Palace of the Kings of Majorca is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,906 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Perpignan has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Marseille. Marseille 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'Épuisette. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 830 reviews.

The remarkable Twist Avenue is another top restaurant in Marseille we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous AM par Alexandre Mazzia is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Marseille, the fantastic Les 3 Frères. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bistrot l’Horloge. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,572 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 Marseille 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 Marseille 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 Marseille. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 9,053 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This attraction, a beloved church building, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 17,658 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Palais des Papes. This palace and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 616,210 yearly visitors.

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 Black Forest Society. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Black Forest Society has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Kaffee Berlin 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 2,079 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 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 Caluire-et-Cuire 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 Caluire-et-Cuire is the amazing parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Caluire-et-Cuire 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 Bout du Monde, one of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 343 customers.

Locals also recommend Le Bistrot du Coin as one of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune. Le Bistrot du Coin is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Beaune is Le Rest O Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 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 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 Panthéon. This attraction is a mausoleum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Louvre Museum. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. Louvre Museum welcomes around 2,825,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Beaune is the stunning Tuileries Garden. This garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated catholic cathedral in Beaune. The popular Notre-Dame de Paris 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 45,788 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city. It’s estimated around 12,000,000 people visit this attraction each year.

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 La Coupole to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Paris, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le Train Bleu. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Train Bleu has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Le Fumoir 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 3,606 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 will take you to the best attractions Paris has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Paris by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Paris. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Paris, like the extraordinary Sacré-Cœur. This attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Sacré-Cœur gets around 11,000,000 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Paris is the spectacular place de la Concorde. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Up to 2,743,823 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Eiffel Tower is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This lattice tower is a popular destination among visitors in Paris. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 6,207,303 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Champ de Mars. Champ de Mars is an urban park and popular attraction in Paris. More than 172,488 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Paris does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Paris on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in France, be sure to eat at Angelina, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 13,038 customers.

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

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Paris is To Restaurant Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,267 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Le Mesturet is one of the best bars in the city of Paris for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,547 customers.

Little Red Door is another of the most popular bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Paris is The Bombardier. The Bombardier has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Paris!

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Paris and the city of Orléans. You’ll stay in Clermont-Ferrand for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Paris today is Musée d'Orsay. This excellent attraction is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Each year, Musée d'Orsay attracts over 3,651,616 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg, an outstanding urban park, in the city of Paris. Around 94,043 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 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 Orléans Cathedral for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Orléans. This popular attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,178 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, Lard De Vivre. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Locals recommend Five Guys Clermont-Ferrand as one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Five Guys Clermont-Ferrand is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,818 customers.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, The Still Irish Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Les BerThoM. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Buffalo Grill - Clermont Ferrand is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,523 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Clermont-Ferrand and the city of Béziers. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is the amazing place de Jaude. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,034 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Jardin Lecoq. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,878 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Clermont-Ferrand 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 Les 9 Écluses de Fonseranes in the city of Béziers for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,123 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La table de thomas - Restaurant Perpignan - Grillade, one of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 791 customers.

Locals also recommend D'Aqui D'AILLEURS as one of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan. D'Aqui D'AILLEURS is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Perpignan is Brioche Dorée. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 649 customers.

After dinner, visit O'Flaherty's, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Perpignan. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,082 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Au Fût et à mesure Perpignan Centre. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Alternatively, La Villa Duflot Perpignan Restaurant Hôtel&Spa is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Perpignan. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,396 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 Perpignan 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.

Escala monumental is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Perpignan. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 114 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Perpignan at Le Petit Mogador before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Rotonde for your last chance at a meal in the city of Perpignan. The La Rotonde restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

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