Fall is the perfect season to drive: fewer tourists, clean roads, incredible colors and temperatures that are still very pleasant.
Whether you're going for a weekend or just a half-day, it's the perfect time to get out on the bike.
And if you don't have a motorcycle at hand, you can rent one in 24/7 self-service at Good Motors in 10 big cities in France 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/.
Here is a selection of Fall road trips among the most beautiful in the country.
1. The Luberon (Provence)
In autumn, the Luberon becomes an incredible setting: golden light, hilltop villages, reddening vineyards and roads much quieter than in summer.
The perfect combo for:
- drive quietly,
- follow the small clean roads of the natural park,
- enjoy the most beautiful villages in the south.
From Marseille, access is quick and easy: 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/marseille
2. The Tarn and Cevennes Gorges (Occitanie)
A sure bet in autumn: incredible landscapes, peaceful villages, peaceful villages, clean roads and a “late summer” atmosphere until the end of October.
You go through:
- The Tarn Gorges
- The Corniche des Cévennes
- Florac and its ridge roads
Departure possible from Montpellier 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/montpellier.
3. The Basque Country and the Hendaye coast
If you want a mix of sea + mountain + typical villages, this is where it happens.
In the fall, everything is quieter and still very soft.
Strengths:
- The Corniche Road: a classic
- Ainhoa and Sare: authentic Basque atmosphere
- La Rhune: magnificent colors in October
If you are leaving from Biarritz, this is the ideal spot 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/biarritz.
4. The Verdon in an “off-season” version
In summer, it's impossible to take advantage of the bends. In autumn, it's just the opposite: total calm, golden light, turquoise lake... in short, the best period.
You can do:
- Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
- Route des Crêtes
- Sainte-Croix Lake
Easily accessible from Marseille 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/marseille or Nice.
5. Auvergne: volcanoes, plateaus and deserted roads
Autumn gives Auvergne a “wide open space” feel, perfect for driving at a regular pace and enjoying the landscapes.
Spots not to be missed:
- The Puy de Dôme
- The Sancy Massif
- The lakes and plateaus of Cantal
Ideal departure from Lyon 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/lyon.
Why fall is an incredible season for motorcycling
- Quieter roads (end of vacation)
- Perfect temperatures To drive for a long time
- Beautiful landscapes in almost every region
- Less wind than in spring
- Softer rates for accommodation and rental
And Good Motors allows you to rent from the age of 18 (A1, A2 or A), with 24/7 autonomous recovery, without an agency.
Which motorcycle to choose for a road trip
In autumn?
If you want to take full advantage of the season, a trail is often the best choice:
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 → easy, lightweight, perfect for twisty roads
- Honda NX500 → versatile and comfortable
- Honda Transalp/Yamaha Ténéré 700 → ideal for mountainous regions
- Honda Africa Twin/BMW F900 GS → perfect if you want to drive miles
All available on Good Motors 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/.
Conclusion
Fall is clearly one of the most beautiful seasons to drive in France.
Whether you are starting from the north, the south, the east or the west, you are bound to find a road trip that is worth the detour.
And with Good Motors self-service, you can pick up your motorcycle in a few minutes, anywhere in France, to enjoy the fall colors while they last.
