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

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

Lyon has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Place Bellecour. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 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 Lyon, Bouchon Tupin. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is L'Institut Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

Locals recommend Flair Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

Lyon also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lyon is L Bar food & drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lyon is Black Forest Society. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Locals also enjoy Kaffee Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,079 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-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 Caluire-et-Cuire. 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 Caluire-et-Cuire’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Caluire-et-Cuire, start your day with a visit to the amazing parc de la Tête d'Or. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Caluire-et-Cuire 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.

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 Beaune and embark on a scenic drive to Paris, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 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 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.

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.

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!

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 3 nights 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.

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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!

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 2 nights 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 Palais Garnier. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,053 visitors.

Place de la Concorde is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. 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 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 Musée d'Orsay. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 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 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!

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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 Chez Papa Montparnasse - Denfert 14ème. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,702 customers.

Solera Paris : Bar à Cocktail is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Paris. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,221 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, Harry's New York Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,751 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Dirty Dick. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

Bisou. 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 1,248 customers.

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

On day 6 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 Jardin des plantes. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

Jardin du Luxembourg is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Panthéon. This amazing attraction is a mausoleum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Notre-Dame de Paris. This catholic cathedral and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Each year, approximately 12,000,000 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 Sainte Chapelle. This chapel is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,376 visitors.

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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 Saint James Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,024 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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Highlander. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 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!

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Blois and the city of Versailles. You’ll stay in Blois for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Blois today is Jacques-Gabriel Bridge. This excellent attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 820 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 town, 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 Gardens of Versailles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Versailles. This popular attraction is a french formal garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 visitors.

This outstanding château has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Grand Trianon in the town of Versailles. This attraction, a stunning maison de plaisance, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Blois, Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 160 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 Blois and the city of Cheverny. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town of Blois is the amazing Blois Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 979 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Château de Blois. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Blois 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 Château de Cheverny in the city of Cheverny for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Lard De Vivre, one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Locals also 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 The Still Irish Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Les BerThoM. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Alternatively, Buffalo Grill - Clermont Ferrand is one of the best bars 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.

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

Day 9 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 place de Jaude. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,034 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible catholic cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,232 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Clermont-Ferrand is the outstanding Panoramic Domes. This popular zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,215 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 Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

Locals also recommend Slake Coffee House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. Slake Coffee House is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,684 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is Dam's Pub. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

After dinner, visit Ninkasi Sans Souci, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Livestation DIY - Lyon. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

Alternatively, Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip in France is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lyon 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.

Place de la République is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lyon. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 991 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lyon at Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Culina Hortus for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lyon. The Culina Hortus restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Vieille Canaille. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 839 customers.

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