9-Day France road trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges, Paris, and Blois

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

Clermont-Ferrand has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible place de Jaude. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,034 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 Clermont-Ferrand, Lard De Vivre. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is Five Guys Clermont-Ferrand. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,818 customers.

Locals recommend La Gourmandine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,134 customers.

Clermont-Ferrand also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is The Still Irish Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Clermont-Ferrand is Les BerThoM. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Locals also enjoy Buffalo Grill - Clermont Ferrand. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,523 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 Clermont-Ferrand. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bourges. You’ll stay in Bourges for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Clermont-Ferrand’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Clermont-Ferrand, start your day with a visit to the amazing Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,232 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jardin Lecoq. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,878 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Panoramic Domes to make the most of your road trip across France. The spectacular Panoramic Domes is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,215 visitors.

The lovely L'Aventure Michelin is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,701 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Clermont-Ferrand has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bourges. Bourges offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

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'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Orléans and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Paris. You will stay in Paris for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Orléans is the amazing Statue de Jeanne d'Arc. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,278 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible private mansion, Hôtel Groslot. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,022 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Orléans is the outstanding Orléans Cathedral. This popular catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,178 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals also 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 La Coupole, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,110 customers.

Alternatively, Le Fumoir is one of the best bars 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.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Paris has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights 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 La Villette. This attraction is a commune of france and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 56,497 visitors.

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.

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 5 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 2,743,823 annual visits, is the spectacular Arc de Triomphe. This attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

Panthéon is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This mausoleum is a popular destination among visitors in Paris. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Jardin des plantes. Jardin des plantes is a botanical garden and popular attraction in Paris. More than 40,461 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 Chez Papa Montparnasse - Denfert 14ème, 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 1,702 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Paris is the popular Solera Paris : Bar à Cocktail. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,221 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Paris is Jules Verne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Harry's New York Bar 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 1,751 customers.

Dirty Dick is another of the most popular bars in the city of Paris. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Paris is Bisou. Bisou. Has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,248 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of Paris and the city of Versailles. You’ll stay in Blois for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Paris today is Notre-Dame de Paris. This excellent attraction is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Each year, Notre-Dame de Paris attracts over 12,000,000 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Tuileries Garden, an outstanding garden, in the city of Paris. Around 92,172 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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.

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 Palace of Versailles for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Versailles. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Approximately 4,741,758 people visit Versailles every year to see the fantastic Palace of Versailles.

This outstanding french formal garden has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 travelers.

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 7 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Blois has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Blois 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 Blois. 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 town of Blois, like the extraordinary Robert-Houdin House of Magic. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,105 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Blois is the spectacular Château de Blois. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Blois.

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

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in France, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Bourges. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Clermont-Ferrand. You’ll stay in Clermont-Ferrand for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bourges’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bourges, start your day with a visit to the amazing Le Jardin de l'Archêveché. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,837 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Bourges Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,823 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bourges has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Clermont-Ferrand 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 Restaurant Clermont-Ferrand : L'Odevie. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,126 reviews.

The remarkable Le Bistrot d'à Côté is another top restaurant in Clermont-Ferrand we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Lard et la Manière is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 814 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Clermont-Ferrand, the fantastic Au Bureau Clermont-Ferrand. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,185 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Le Compt(o)ir. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 667 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Au Fût et à mesure. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 457 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in France!

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

Montjuzet is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Clermont-Ferrand. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,229 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Clermont-Ferrand at Restaurant Le Dôme before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 858 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Le Boeuf Café for your last chance at a meal in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. The Le Boeuf Café restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 593 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try La Vache qui Tète. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

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