One-Week France Road Trip from Lyon to Beaune, Paris, and Auxerre
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-day road trip through France.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in France. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Lyon, 1 night in Beaune, 3 nights in Paris, and 1 night in Auxerre, experiencing the ultimate road trip in France. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Lyon, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, and Auxerre. We'll help you experience the best 8 days in France you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Lyon, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in France, including the stunning Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in France. From the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to the breathtaking Champ de Mars and Sacré-Cœur, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Jardin du Luxembourg and learn more about the unique Palace of Versailles to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Lyon, Beaune, Fontainebleau, Paris, and Auxerre, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of France. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in France.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in France. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through France.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in France.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything France has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of France. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in France extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in France fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in France today!
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Day 1 – Lyon - arrival day
Day 1 – Lyon - arrival day
- Lyon - Arrival day
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- Place Bellecour
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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 8-day vacation in France!
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Day 2 – Caluire-et-Cuire and Beaune
Day 2 – Caluire-et-Cuire and Beaune
- Lyon
- Beaune
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Drive 169 km, 2 hours 33 min
- Lyon Cathedral
- Musée Cinéma et Miniature
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Parc de la Tête d'Or
- More
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!
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Day 3 – Fontainebleau and Paris
Day 3 – Fontainebleau and Paris
- Paris
- Beaune
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Drive 324 km, 3 hours 51 min
- Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
- La Moutarderie Fallot
- Palace of Fontainebleau
- Forêt de Fontainebleau
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Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Beaune and the city of Fontainebleau. You’ll stay in Paris for 3 nights.
One of the best places to explore in the town of Beaune today is Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 visitors.
We also recommend you visit the amazing La Moutarderie Fallot, an outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination, in the town of Beaune. Around 3,107 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 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 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 Palace of Fontainebleau for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Fontainebleau. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Paris.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris, Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.
Locals recommend Le Bistrot Du Perigord as one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Paris is Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Paris, La Coupole. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Le Train Bleu. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.
Le Fumoir is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through France with a toast!
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Day 4 – Paris
Day 4 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 35 min
- La Villette
- Sacré-Cœur
- Place de la Concorde
- Tuileries Garden
- Musée d'Orsay
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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 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 La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 visitors.
Sacré-Cœur is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Sacré-Cœur attracts about 11,000,000 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is place de la Concorde. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This garden and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Musée d'Orsay. This art museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 visitors. Musée d'Orsay hosts around 3,651,616 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 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!
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Day 5 – Paris
Day 5 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 23 min
- Jardin des plantes
- Panthéon
- Jardin du Luxembourg
- Louvre Museum
- Arc de Triomphe
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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 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.
Panthéon is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Paris. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Paris is Jardin du Luxembourg. This amazing attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors. Arc de Triomphe hosts around 2,743,823 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 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!
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Day 6 – Versailles and Auxerre
Day 6 – Versailles and Auxerre
- Paris
- Auxerre
- Villepreux
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Drive 205 km, 2 hours 55 min
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- Pont Alexandre III
- Champ de Mars
- Eiffel Tower
- Palace of Versailles
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in France. Today, you'll wake up in Paris and embark on a scenic drive to Auxerre, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,788 visitors. Over 12,000,000 people visit Notre-Dame de Paris annually.
You could also stop at the incredible Pont Alexandre III. This attraction, a beloved deck arch bridge, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,899 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Paris is the stunning Champ de Mars. This urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 visitors.
Next, you could make your way to the best-rated lattice tower in Paris. The popular Eiffel Tower is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city. It’s estimated around 6,207,303 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.
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!
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Day 7 – Lyon
Day 7 – Lyon
- Lyon
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Drive 318 km, 3 hours 39 min
- Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre
- Musée du Costume
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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 Auxerre 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 Auxerre is the amazing Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129. This attraction is a stained glass window that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible church, Église Saint-Eusèbe. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 129 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
You can make the most of your new day in Auxerre 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!
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Day 8 – Lyon - departure day
Day 8 – Lyon - departure day
- Lyon - Departure day
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- Bartholdi Fountain
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Day 8 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.
Bartholdi Fountain is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lyon. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,741 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!
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