My wife and I will be driving from Carcassonne to Beaune on a Wednesday in Mid-October. We planned to picnic enroute. Would stopping for lunch in Lyon be more hassle than it's worth? If deemed doable, any recommendations for a noteworthy lunch that is also fairly easily accessible from/to the A7/A6. I know the food scene in Lyon is remarkable.
Posted by
Loire Valley
847 posts
Far too complicated. It will add at least three hours to your trip
Posted by
OP
Pacific Northwest, Washington State
13 posts
@simon Thank you for your frank honesty. This is why I come to the experts!
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
2443 posts
Charles,
Go to Viamnichelin.com for route options. They suggest 3 routes from Carcassonne to Beaune (two great places!). If you take the less interesting autoroute it will take just under 6 hours (but add in time for gas/comfort/meals) and cost you about 100 euros in tolls. If you want a more interesting route, one suggestion is a drive just under 9 hours (but you still need to add in gas,etc. times) It won't cost you for tolls, though. Check out their website. I find it very good for planning our drives in France, but always add one hour on short drives and two on longer drives to get gas, use the facilities, and eat.
You can see what towns are a long the routes that might suffice for a picnic or cafe lunch.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
2443 posts
P.S.
Your shorter, more costly route does take you through Lyon. I just gravitate toward the more rural roads.
Posted by
Canada
51 posts
Troisgros may not be too far out of the way?