Autumn is the perfect season for riding: fewer tourists, clean roads, incredible colors and still very pleasant temperatures.
Whether you're going away for a weekend or just half a day, it's the perfect time to get the bike out.

And if you don't have a motorcycle to hand, you can rent one 24/7 from Good Motors in 10 major French cities 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/.

Here's a selection of the country's finest autumn road trips.

1. Luberon (Provence)

In autumn, the Luberon becomes an incredible backdrop: golden light, hilltop villages, blushing vines and roads much quieter than in summer.

The perfect combo for :

• drive quietly,
• a series of small, clean roads in the nature park,
• enjoy the most beautiful villages in the south.

From Marseille, access is quick and easy: 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/marseille

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2. The Tarn and Cévennes gorges (Occitanie)

A sure bet in autumn: incredible scenery, peaceful villages, clean roads and a "late summer" atmosphere until the end of October.

You pass by :

• The Tarn gorges
• The Cévennes cornice
• 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 + mountains + typical villages, this is the place to be.
In autumn, everything is quieter and still very mild.

Highlights :

• The Corniche road: a classic
• Ainhoa and Sare: authentic Basque atmosphere
• La Rhune: magnificent colors in October

If you're leaving from Biarritz, this is the ideal spot 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/biarritz.

4. Off-season version of the Verdon

In summer, it's impossible to enjoy the curves. In autumn, it's the opposite: total calm, golden light, turquoise lake... in short, the best time of the year.

You can do :

• Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• Route des Crêtes
• Lake Sainte-Croix

Easily accessible from Marseille 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/marseille or Nice.

5. Auvergne: volcanoes, plateaux and deserted roads

Autumn gives the Auvergne a "wide open space" feel, perfect for riding at a steady pace and enjoying the scenery.

Spotlights not to be missed:

• The Puy de Dôme
• The Sancy massif
• Cantal lakes and plateaux

Ideal departure from Lyon 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/villes/lyon.

Why autumn is an incredible season for motorcycling

• Calmer roads (end of vacations)
• Perfect temperatures for long-distance riding
• Magnificent scenery in almost every region
• Less wind than in spring
• Lower rates for accommodation and rentals

And Good Motors lets you rent from the age of 18 (A1, A2 or A), with 24/7 autonomous recovery, without an agency.

Which motorcycle to choose for an autumn road trip
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If you want to make the most of the season, a trail is often the best choice:

• Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 → easy, light, perfect for winding roads
• Honda NX500 → versatile and comfortable
• Honda Transalp / Yamaha Ténéré 700 → ideal for mountain regions
• Honda Africa Twin / BMW F900 GS → perfect if you want to rack up the miles

All available on Good Motors 🔗https://goodmotors.agency/.

Conclusion

Autumn is clearly one of the most beautiful seasons to ride in France.
Whether you start from the north, south, east or west, you're bound to find a road trip that's worth the detour.

And with Good Motors self-service, you can pick up your bike in minutes, anywhere in France, to enjoy the autumn colors while they last.

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