Cheap 10-Day France Road Trip from Nimes to Carcassonne, Marseille, Valence, and Lyon

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Nimes, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Nimes and begin your adventure in France.

Nimes 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 Nimes and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,878 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 Nimes. An excellent example is the popular L'Instant T. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Gard O Wine. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

O’Flaherty’s is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,377 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Nimes we recommend is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

La bonne mousse is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 428 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in France!

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Nimes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Nimes 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 Nimes.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Plage Rive Gauche. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from around 3,501 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This spectacular top-tier point of interest and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 9,652 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Pont du Gard Museum during a vacation in Nimes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Pont du Gard Museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 3,292 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Pont du Gard. This popular place of interest in Nimes is a valued arch bridge that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 29,439 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Nimes when you include the fantastic Haribo Candy Museum to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating museum with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 17,011 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in France more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Nimes, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nimes 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.

Livestation DIY - Nîmes is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 customers.

Les Caves de Bernis is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Nimes. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Nimes, 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 Nimes.

L'Instant T is a fantastic bar many locals in Nimes recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Le Prolé, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 576 customers.

Barberousse Nîmes is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Nimes. Customers have rated the exciting Barberousse Nîmes an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 425 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in France!

Day 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Narbonne and the enchanting Carcassonne, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Narbonne and end the day in Carcassonne, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 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 Narbonne is the magnificent Le Salin de l'île Saint-Martin de Gruissan. Around 7,758 visitors have rated this excellent must-see tourist destination and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Narbonne, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Carcassonne.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Cité de Carcassonne. This popular site is a valued fortress in Carcassonne and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Another must-visit in Carcassonne is the spectacular Château Comtal. This outstanding castle and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 8,823 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.

Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in France.

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 Carcassonne’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through France with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in France!

On day 4 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 Arles and end your day in the city of Marseille, where you'll stay for 3 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Arles is the amazing Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. This travel destination is an archaeological museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,817 visitors. Up to 70,230 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Musée départemental de l'Arles antique with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Roman Theatre of Arles. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Arles is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Arles is the outstanding Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,060 visitors. In a single year, approximately 70,230 travelers include the unforgettable Arles Amphitheatre in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

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 Marseille. Marseille 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 Marseille that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Marseille is Twist Avenue. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 618 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Marseille, AM par Alexandre Mazzia 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 614 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Bouchon Provençal. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,207 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Marseille’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Carry Nation. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is O'Malley. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,796 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Caravelle as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Caravelle is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,587 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in France!

Day 5 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Marseille than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Marseille 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 Marseille.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This incredible attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 36,436 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Centre Commercial Centre Bourse. This spectacular shopping mall and tourist destination has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars in 16,249 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Friche la Belle de Mai during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Friche la Belle de Mai has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,400 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Palais Longchamp. This popular place of interest in Marseille is a valued water tower that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 12,768 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Calanque de Port-Miou to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,728 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in France more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Marseille, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Marseille 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.

La cigale vieux port is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 918 customers.

Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Marseille. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Trattoria Marco, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 725 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Marseille, 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 Marseille.

Bar Bu is a fantastic bar many locals in Marseille 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 648 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Marengo, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

La dame du mont is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Marseille. Customers have rated the exciting La dame du mont an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 273 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in France!

Day 6 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Marseille than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Marseille 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 Marseille.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Calanques National Park. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 19,632 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Parc Borély. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 11,618 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Marseille Cathedral during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Marseille Cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 12,714 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This popular place of interest in Marseille is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination that has a rating of 4.3 out of a 5-star rating from 9,053 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating museum with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in France more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Marseille, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Marseille 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.

O'Bidul is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 461 customers.

Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Marseille. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Le Panier Marseillais, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 3,790 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Marseille, 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 Marseille.

The Champ De Mars is a fantastic bar many locals in Marseille recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 404 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at L'unic Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 341 customers.

Beer District Marseille is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Marseille. Customers have rated the exciting Beer District Marseille an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 224 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in France!

Day 7 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 Valence 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 Aix-en-Provence, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Hôtel de Caumont. The fantastic Hôtel de Caumont is a popular must-see tourist destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,520 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Fontaine de la Rotonde, a well-known fountain in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.5 out of a 5 star-rating from 6,851 travelers.

Make Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) your first stop. This popular must-see tourist destination among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Vaucluse is the outstanding Palais des Papes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors, this remarkable palace and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Jardin des doms. This attraction, a stunning urban park, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 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 Valence. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Valence, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in France!

On day 8 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,363 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Fontaine monumentale.

This museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 625 visitors.

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 Lyon. Lyon 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 Lyon that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lyon is Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, L'Institut Restaurant 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 853 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Flair Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lyon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit L Bar food & drink. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Phantom of the Opera. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 514 bar-goers.

You can also go to Black Forest Society as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Black Forest Society is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 500 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in France!

On day 9 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée Miniature et Cinéma.

This minor basilica has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Fresque des Lyonnais. This attraction, an amazing fresco, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,927 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 Nimes. Nimes 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 Nimes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nimes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Gard O Wine. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Big Ben Bar. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 295 bar-goers.

You can also go to Livestation DIY - Nîmes as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Livestation DIY - Nîmes is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 139 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in France!

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 Nimes.

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 Nimes is the remarkable Clock Tower. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 496 visitors.

You’ll then say farewell to Nimes and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in France!