Cheap 10-Day France Road Trip from Caen to Paris, Orléans, Angers, and Nantes
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Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 10-day road trip through France! Travel to Caen, Paris, Villepreux, Orléans, Suèvres, Auzouer-en-Touraine, Angers, and Nantes with this cheap holiday package!
Explore France for less with this 10-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning Eiffel Tower, the captivating Louvre Museum, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across France and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Caen, 4 nights in Paris, 1 night in Orléans, 1 night in Angers, and 1 night in Nantes.
This customizable and cheap France travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in France at the lowest price!
On arrival in Caen, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in France. Explore the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Champ de Mars and take in its distinct atmosphere. France offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!
During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.
Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in France. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in France.
This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in France, like the stunning Palace of Versailles. You'll visit the incredible Sacré-Cœur to make lasting memories.
Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 10-day road trip, you'll leave France happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.
This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 10-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 9 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in France with CDW insurance.
You can customize your France travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in France and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind France’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!
Booking this cheap holiday package in France offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.
So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in France with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to France fill up fast, so book your adventure today!
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Day 1 – Caen - arrival day
Day 1 – Caen - arrival day
- Caen - Arrival day
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- Forêt d'Ifs
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Caen, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Caen and begin your adventure in France.
Caen is a popular cheap holiday destination in France with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Caen and get this road trip adventure rolling.
A trip to the amazing Forêt d'Ifs will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,364 visitors.
When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.
When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Caen. An excellent example is the popular Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 539 customers.
Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Beef & Cow. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.
If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Les Fils à Maman Caen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,976 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.
L'Hydropathe is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,126 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.
Another bar in Caen we recommend is Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.
Vertigo is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 715 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in France!
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Day 2 – Caen and Paris
Day 2 – Caen and Paris
- Caen
- Paris
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Drive 270 km, 3 hours 30 min
- St Peter's Catholic Church
- Caen Castle
- Mémorial de Caen
- The "Big Bunker"
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On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Caen and end your day in the city of Paris, where you'll stay for 4 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.
One of the best places to visit in Caen is the amazing St Peter's Catholic Church. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 966 visitors.
This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Caen Castle. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,915 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Caen is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.
Another unforgettable sight in Caen is the outstanding Mémorial de Caen. This peace museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,288 visitors.
To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular The "Big Bunker". This attraction, an amazing defence work, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,021 travelers.
Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in France. To have the best affordable travel experience in France, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in France unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in France.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Paris. Paris is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.
After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in France can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Paris that offer delicious food to help keep you going.
One restaurant we recommend you try in Paris is Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.
When talking about the best restaurants in Paris, Le Bistrot Du Perigord is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 584 diners.
Another restaurant worth trying is Kitchen Galerie Bis. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Paris enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers.
As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Paris’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Calbar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.
Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Little Red Door. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,722 bar-goers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in France!
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Day 3 – Villepreux and Paris
Day 3 – Villepreux and Paris
- Paris
- Villepreux
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Drive 77 km, 2 hours 7 min
- Palace of Versailles
- Arc de Triomphe
- Pont Alexandre III
- Place de la Concorde
- Palais Garnier
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You still have 3 nights left in the area, giving you plenty of chances to check out top-rated restaurants and try out unique activities that will enhance your road trip experience in France.
Today’s adventure starts in Paris. Paris is a popular cheap holiday destination in France and the home of the wonderful Arc de Triomphe. This amazing attraction is a triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors. Each year, more than 2,743,823 people travel to Paris to see the stunning Arc de Triomphe with their own eyes.
Another of the best places to visit in Paris is the fascinating Pont Alexandre III. As one of the most popular sights in the area, this deck arch bridge and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,899 reviews.
To make your time in Paris more memorable, visit the incredible place de la Concorde. This well-known square and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 visitors.
The outstanding Palais Garnier is another attraction you’ll want to include in your road trip itinerary today. This popular place of interest is a famous opera house in the area. More than 34,053 visitors have rated the spectacular Palais Garnier an average of 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating.
Make your road trip vacation in France more memorable and epic without spending a fortune. Take advantage of the cheap holiday deals you'll find in France and add budget-friendly activities to your travel plan.
When you’re done exploring, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Paris.
When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Jules Verne. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.
Le Petit Châtelet is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Paris. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.
Another popular restaurant in Paris you might want to check out is Les Fous de l'Île. Les Fous de l'Île is a local favorite with a variety of value-for-money dishes on their menu. Customers have rated this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,046 reviews.
After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Paris, The Bombardier. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,775 customers.
Experimental Cocktail Club is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Paris. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.
This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Paris.
Cheers for an adventure-filled road trip vacation in France! Celebrate this incredible opportunity for an affordable travel experience in the city of Paris!
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Day 4 – Paris
Day 4 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 11 km, 57 min
- Champ de Mars
- Eiffel Tower
- Tuileries Garden
- Musée d'Orsay
- Louvre Museum
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Day 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Paris than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Paris and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Paris.
You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 172,488 visitors.
Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Eiffel Tower. This spectacular lattice tower and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 322,389 reviews. Attracting more than 6,207,303 travelers annually, the beloved Eiffel Tower is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Paris.
It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Tuileries Garden during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Tuileries Garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 92,172 reviews.
This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Musée d'Orsay. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued art museum that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.
You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Louvre Museum to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating art museum with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 travelers. The notable Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Paris.
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After taking in the best of Paris, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.
Restaurant Île de la Réunion is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 935 customers.
L'Imprévu Café is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Paris. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers.
After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Paris, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Paris.
The Highlander is a fantastic bar many locals in Paris recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.
You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Velvet Bar Paris, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,018 customers.
Café de Paris V is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Paris. Customers have rated the exciting Café de Paris V an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 981 reviews.
Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in France!
Experiences
Day 5 – Paris
Day 5 – Paris
- Paris
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 33 min
- Sacré-Cœur
- La Villette
- Bois de Vincennes
- Jardin des plantes
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
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Day 5 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Paris than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Paris and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Paris.
You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Sacré-Cœur. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 11,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 118,527 visitors.
Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating La Villette. This spectacular commune of france and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 56,497 reviews.
It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous bois de Vincennes during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing bois de Vincennes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 35,777 reviews.
This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Jardin des plantes. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued botanical garden that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 40,461 visitors.
You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Notre-Dame de Paris to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating catholic cathedral with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,788 travelers. The notable Notre-Dame de Paris hosts around 12,000,000 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Paris.
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After taking in the best of Paris, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.
Le Restaurant Vingt Spts is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 628 customers.
Joséphine Chez Dumonet is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Paris. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.
After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Paris, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Paris.
Les Fous de l'Île is a fantastic bar many locals in Paris recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.
You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at L'Imprévu Café, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 846 customers.
Le Requin Chagrin is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Paris. Customers have rated the exciting Le Requin Chagrin an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 737 reviews.
Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in France!
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Day 6 – Paris, Melun, and Orléans
Day 6 – Paris, Melun, and Orléans
- Paris
- Centre-Loire Valley
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Drive 209 km, 2 hours 48 min
- Jardin du Luxembourg
- Panthéon
- Disneyland Paris
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Day 6 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Paris and the enchanting Seine-et-Marne, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Paris and end the day in Seine-et-Marne, where you'll stay for 1 night.
Buckle up because day 6 of your affordable vacation in France will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!
One place travelers keep coming back to in Paris is the magnificent Jardin du Luxembourg. Around 94,043 visitors have rated this excellent urban park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
We also recommend you explore the amazing Panthéon on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known mausoleum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 43,649 travelers.
Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across France. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in France. Make your cheap holiday experience in France more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.
Orléans offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in France. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.
As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Orléans offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in France.
La Parenthèse is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 888 diners.
Another popular eating spot in Orléans is Les Fils À Maman Orléans, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.
Oh Terroir version fast good offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Orléans. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,147 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.
When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Orléans’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.
Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton is an excellent example of a great bar in Orléans offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.
You can also hang out and have a drink at L'antidote, another of locals’ go-to bars in Orléans. L'antidote is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 610 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Bonne Pioche is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Orléans. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 318 bar-goers.
Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through France with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in France!
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Day 7 – Suèvres, Auzouer-en-Touraine, and Angers
Day 7 – Suèvres, Auzouer-en-Touraine, and Angers
- Angers
- Suèvres
- Auzouer-en-Touraine
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Drive 284 km, 3 hours 52 min
- Château de Chambord
- Château d'Amboise
- Château de Chenonceau
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Day 7 of your self-drive vacation in France gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Suèvres and end your day in the city of Suèvres.
Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Angers for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in France.
While you’re in Suèvres, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Orléans Cathedral. The fantastic Orléans Cathedral is a popular catholic cathedral and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,178 travelers.
Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Parc Pasteur d'Orléans, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.5 out of a 5 star-rating from 2,296 travelers.
The top-rated Statue de Jeanne d'Arc is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular top-tier point of interest and destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,278 travelers.
Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Suèvres, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Suèvres.
Make Château de Chambord your first stop. This popular château among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 visitors.
Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in France and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.
You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Angers. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Angers, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bistrot des Ducs, one of the best restaurants in Angers. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,756 customers.
Crêperie du Château is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Crêperie du Château is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 558 diners.
Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Thai L'inde, another well-loved restaurant in Angers. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,133 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in France.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Angers, Mamie Fada. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,549 bar goers.
Le Héron carré is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Angers, with its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,625 customers.
Alternatively, you can drop by La Cour - Angers, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,026 customers.
Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in France!
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Day 8 – Angers and Nantes
Day 8 – Angers and Nantes
- Angers
- Nantes
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Drive 186 km, 2 hours 29 min
- Château d'Angers
- Balzac Park
- Puy du Fou
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Day 8 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Angers and the enchanting Pays de la Loire, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Angers and end the day in Pays de la Loire, where you'll stay for 1 night.
Buckle up because day 8 of your affordable vacation in France will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!
One place travelers keep coming back to in Angers is the magnificent Château d'Angers. Around 14,556 visitors have rated this excellent château and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
We also recommend you explore the amazing Balzac Park on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 2,646 travelers.
Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Château d'Angers. This popular site is a valued château in Pays de la Loire and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 visitors.
Another must-visit in Pays de la Loire is the spectacular Balzac Park. This outstanding park and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 2,646 travelers.
Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across France. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in France. Make your cheap holiday experience in France more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.
Nantes offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in France. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.
As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Nantes offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in France.
Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 730 diners.
Another popular eating spot in Nantes is Pickles, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.
Le Fou du Roi offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Nantes. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,032 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.
When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Nantes’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.
Gigg's Irish Pub is an excellent example of a great bar in Nantes offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers.
You can also hang out and have a drink at Le Labo, another of locals’ go-to bars in Nantes. Le Labo is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 737 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Fleming's Irish Pub is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Nantes. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 935 bar-goers.
Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through France with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in France!
Experiences
Day 9 – Nantes, Saint-Lô, and Caen
Day 9 – Nantes, Saint-Lô, and Caen
- Nantes
- Caen
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Drive 305 km, 3 hours 39 min
- Château des ducs de Bretagne
- Botanical Garden
- Machines of the Isle of Nantes
- Scriptorial
- More
Day 9 of your self-drive vacation in France gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.
Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Caen for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in France.
While you’re in Nantes, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Château des ducs de Bretagne. The fantastic Château des ducs de Bretagne is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,724 travelers and draws around 167,867 visitors every year.
Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Botanical Garden, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 14,694 travelers.
The top-rated Machines of the Isle of Nantes is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular art project and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 33,332 travelers.
Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in France and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.
You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Caen. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Caen, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Bistronome, one of the best restaurants in Caen. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,669 customers.
Pizzeria Novità is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Pizzeria Novità is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,202 diners.
Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Mian Mian, another well-loved restaurant in Caen. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in France.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Caen, Delirium Café. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 776 bar goers.
Les Déserteurs is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Caen, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 434 customers.
Alternatively, you can drop by The brew bar, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 365 customers.
Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in France!
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Day 10 – Caen - departure day
Day 10 – Caen - departure day
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 10 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Caen.
Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in France.
If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.
One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Caen is the remarkable Caen Botanical Garden. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,184 visitors.
If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Caen, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ju'ste Chez Moi. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 527 customers.
Monsieur Louis is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 592 customers.
Another popular restaurant you could check out is A Contre Sens. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Caen.
You’ll then say farewell to Caen and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in France!
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