7-Day France Road Trip from Lyon traveling west to Auxerre, Paris, and Fontainebleau

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, L Bar food & drink. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon is Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Locals recommend L'Institut Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

Lyon also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lyon is Black Forest Society. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lyon is Livestation DIY - Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

Locals also enjoy Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Caluire-et-Cuire and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Auxerre. 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 Caluire-et-Cuire is the amazing Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,967 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, parc de la Tête d'Or. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 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 3 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 Versailles 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 Eiffel Tower. This attraction is a lattice tower that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 visitors. Over 6,207,303 people visit Eiffel Tower annually.

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 Auxerre 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 Auxerre. 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.

Wave goodbye to Paris 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 Versailles has to offer.

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.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Versailles, 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 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 Fumoir. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le Fumoir has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.

Le Mesturet is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,547 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 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, which gets around 2,825,000 annual visits, is the spectacular Louvre Museum. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Musée d'Orsay. This art museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 visitors. Up to 3,651,616 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Arc de Triomphe is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This triumphal arch is a popular destination among visitors in Paris. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 2,743,823 visitors.

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 The Bombardier. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Little Red Door is one of the best bars in the city of Paris for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

Bisou. 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 1,248 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Paris is Experimental Cocktail Club. Experimental Cocktail Club has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip through France is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Paris and the city of Chessy. 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Panthéon. This mausoleum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

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

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Fontainebleau 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 Fontainebleau 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 Fontainebleau. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Dijon central indoor market hall. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,007 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Church of Our Lady. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 858 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Fontainebleau is the stunning Arquebuse Botanical Garden. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,753 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Flair Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie, another of the best restaurants in Lyon. Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Slake Coffee House. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,684 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Dam's Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lyon, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The James Joyce Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The James Joyce Pub has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,135 customers.

The King Arthur 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 1,312 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 7 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.

Palais de la Bourse de Lyon is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lyon. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,206 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!