Cheap 11-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Nice to Nimes, Beaune, Paris, and Auxerre

Photo of French Riviera coast with medieval town Villefranche sur Mer, Nice region, France.
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Duration
11 days & 10 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
10 nights included
Car rental
11 days included
Flights
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Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 11-day road trip through France! Travel to Nice, Nimes, Beaune, Paris, Chelles, Auxerre, Lyon, and Marseille with this cheap holiday package!

Explore France for less with this 11-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 Nice, 1 night in Nimes, 1 night in Beaune, 3 nights in Paris, 1 night in Auxerre, 1 night in Lyon, and 1 night in Marseille.

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 Nice, 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 Jardin du Luxembourg.

Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 11-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 11-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 10 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. More importantly, the price of your 11-day self-drive package to France includes all taxes.

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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Included

Hotel, 10 nights
Rental car, 11 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

View of Mediterranean luxury resort and bay with yachts. Nice, Cote d'Azur, France. Nice / 2 nights
Paris, France. Panoramic view from Arc de Triomphe. Eiffel Tower and Avenue des Champs Elysees. Europe.Paris / 3 nights
The City of Lyon in the daytime.Lyon / 1 night
Photo of Nimes Arena aerial panoramic view. Nimes is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France.Nîmes / 1 night
Saint Jean Castle and Cathedral de la Major and the Vieux port in Marseille, France.Marseille / 1 night
Beaune - city in FranceBeaune / 1 night
Auxerre - city in FranceAuxerre / 1 night
Photo of the Chelles canal lock, France.Chelles

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Attractions

Photo of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France best Destinations in Europe.Eiffel Tower
Photo of beautiful summer view of Louvre Museum, one of the world's most important museums, historic monument and parisian landmark, Paris, France.Louvre Museum
Photo of Disneyland Paris castle, France.Disneyland Paris
Photo of Arc de Triomphe  Early in the morning with the French flag, France.Arc de Triomphe
Photo of Champ de Mars view from top of Eiffel tower looking down see the entire city as a beautiful classic architecture, France.Champ de Mars
Photo of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Cœur Basilica),on Montmartre hill, Paris, France.Sacré-Cœur
Photo of Luxembourg gardens and palace with puffy clouds in Paris, France.Jardin du Luxembourg
Photo of Corner of the Tuileries Garden with flower bed and alley with sculptures in Paris in springtime, France.Tuileries Garden
Photo of the Musee d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.Musée d'Orsay
photo of La Villette Park with the Canal of the Basin of the Villette with boat at beautiful morning in Paris, France.La Villette
photo of Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees at morning in Paris, France.Place de la Concorde
Photo of the greenhouse of the Parc de la Tete d'Or, Lyon, France.Parc de la Tête d'Or
Photo of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on a bright afternoon in Spring, France.Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Photo of The Panthéon is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France.Panthéon
photo of the beautiful Jardin des Plantes at morning in Paris is the main botanical garden in France.Jardin des plantes
Photo of Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde in Marseille, a port city in southern France.Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille)
Photo of Palais or Opera Garnier & The National Academy of Music in Paris, France.Palais Garnier
Sainte-ChapelleSainte Chapelle
Aerial view of The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Lyon city.The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon.Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
photo of Sibyl temple and lake in Buttes-Chaumont Park, Paris, France.Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Parc national des Calanques, Les Baumettes, 9th Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceCalanques National Park
photo of the equestrian monument of King Louis XIV in Place Bellecour at morning in Lyon, France.Place Bellecour
Castle Hill, Vieux Nice, Nice, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceCastle Hill
Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, La Joliette, 2nd Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceMucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
Jardin de La Fontaine, Nimes, Nîmes, Gard, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceJardin de La Fontaine
Old city center and Marseille Cathedral (Cathedrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille). Top View.Cathédrale La Major
Saint Jean Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste) in Lyon, France, EuropeLyon Cathedral
photo of Triton Fountain at Albert I Garden its ancient Greek statue and historical monument with Mediterranean house facades in Nice, France.Albert I Garden
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceCathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
Musée de la Romanité de NîmesMusée de la Romanité
photo of Promenade du Paillon at morning in Nice, France.Promenade du Paillon
Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC), Nice, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceModern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)
Ruins of ancient Roman buildings and houses in the archeological Gallo-Roman site of Saint Romain en Gal Vienne France.Museum and site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal Vienne
Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 11

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Day 1 – Nice - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Nice - arrival day

  • Nice - Arrival day
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  • Albert I Garden
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Nice, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Nice and begin your adventure in France.

Nice 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 Nice and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Albert I Garden will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,739 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 Nice. An excellent example is the popular Chez Acchiardo. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Les Sens. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 920 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 La Shounga. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,693 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Wayne's Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,557 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Nice we recommend is Les Distilleries Idéales, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,572 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 2 – Nice and Nimes

Day 2

Day 2 – Nice and Nimes

  • Nice
  • Nîmes
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Drive 289 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)
  • Castle Hill
  • Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
  • More

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 Nice and end your day in the city of Nimes, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nice is the amazing Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC). This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,099 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Castle Hill. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,646 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Nice is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nice is the outstanding Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice. This church has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,225 visitors.

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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.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nimes is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, L'Instant T is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Gard O Wine. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 323 customers.

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 O’Flaherty’s. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is La bonne mousse. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 428 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 – Nimes and Beaune

Day 3

Day 3 – Nimes and Beaune

  • Nîmes
  • Beaune
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Drive 415 km, 4 hours 30 min

  • Jardin de La Fontaine
  • Musée de la Romanité
  • Museum and site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal Vienne
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Day 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Nice and the enchanting Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Nice and end the day in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 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 Nice is the magnificent Jardin de La Fontaine. Around 15,878 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Musée de la Romanité on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 4,534 travelers. Given this incredible site's popularity, it’s easy to understand why more than 25,271 people visit it every year.

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.

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

Le Bout du Monde is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 343 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Beaune is Le Bistrot du Coin, 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 109 customers.

Le Rest O Bar offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Beaune. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 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 Beaune’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Barbizier is an excellent example of a great bar in Beaune offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers.

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 4 – Paris

Day 4

Day 4 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 321 km, 3 hours 35 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
  • More

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 Nice and end your day in the city of Paris, 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 Nice is the amazing Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible La Moutarderie Fallot. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,107 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Nice is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nice is the outstanding Park Bouzaise. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,309 visitors.

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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 5 – Paris

Day 5

Day 5 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 24 min

  • La Villette
  • Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • Palais Garnier
  • Louvre Museum
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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 Nice than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Nice 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 La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 56,497 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating parc des Buttes-Chaumont. This spectacular urban park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 23,441 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Palais Garnier during a vacation in Nice. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Palais Garnier has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 34,053 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Louvre Museum. This popular place of interest in Nice is a valued art museum that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 260,788 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,825,000 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Nice.

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After taking in the best of Nice, 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 Train Bleu 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 6,110 customers.

The Bombardier 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 1,775 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Jules Verne, 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 1,525 reviews.

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.

Experimental Cocktail Club 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 1,338 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Paris

Day 6

Day 6 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 8 km, 35 min

  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Sainte Chapelle
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Place de la Concorde
  • Tuileries Garden
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Day 6 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Nice than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Nice 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 94,043 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Sainte Chapelle. This spectacular chapel and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 32,376 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Musée d'Orsay during a vacation in Nice. This well-known art museum and marvelous attraction hosts 3,651,616 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Musée d'Orsay has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 71,115 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding place de la Concorde. This popular place of interest in Nice is a valued square that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 54,229 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Nice when you include the fantastic Tuileries Garden to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating garden with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 92,172 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 Nice, 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 Petit Châtelet 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 1,057 customers.

Les Fous de l'Île 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 1,046 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!

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Day 7 – Paris, Chelles, and Auxerre

Day 7

Day 7 – Paris, Chelles, and Auxerre

  • Paris
  • Auxerre
  • Chelles
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Drive 238 km, 2 hours 51 min

  • Panthéon
  • Jardin des plantes
  • Disneyland Paris
  • More

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 Nice and end your day in the city of Chelles.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Auxerre 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 Nice, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Panthéon. The fantastic Panthéon is a popular mausoleum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Jardin des plantes, a well-known botanical garden in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 40,461 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Nice, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Chelles.

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 Auxerre. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Auxerre, 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!

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Day 8 – Lyon

Day 8

Day 8 – Lyon

  • Lyon
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Drive 303 km, 3 hours 8 min

  • Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre
  • More

On day 8 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 Nice and end your day in the city of Lyon, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nice is the amazing Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129. This travel destination is a stained glass window that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 569 travelers, a visit to this well-known place of worship and sightseeing spot in Nice is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

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 L Bar food & drink. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, Bouchon Tupin is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Institut Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 853 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 The Phantom of the Opera. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Black Forest Society. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 bar-goers.

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Day 9 – Marseille

Day 9

Day 9 – Marseille

  • Lyon
  • Marseille
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Drive 329 km, 3 hours 55 min

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Place Bellecour
  • More

On day 9 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 Nice and end your day in the city of Marseille, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nice is the amazing Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This travel destination is a minor basilica that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Lyon Cathedral. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Nice is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nice is the outstanding parc de la Tête d'Or. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 50,621 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Place Bellecour. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 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 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 O'Malley. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,796 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 La Caravelle. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,587 bar-goers.

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Day 10 – Marseille and Nice

Day 10

Day 10 – Marseille and Nice

  • Marseille
  • Nice
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille)
  • Calanques National Park
  • Cathédrale La Major
  • More

On day 10 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 Nice and end your day in the city of Nice, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nice is the amazing Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 travelers, a visit to this well-known church building and sightseeing spot in Nice is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nice is the outstanding Calanques National Park. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,632 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Marseille Cathedral. This attraction, an amazing catholic cathedral, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 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 Nice. Nice 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 Nice that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nice is Peixes. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,157 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nice, Le Frog is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,109 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'antica. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nice enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 863 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nice’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Riviera & Tours. Rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 820 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Shapko. This popular bar in Nice has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,073 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Vingt4 as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Vingt4 is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 453 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Day 11 – Nice - departure day

Day 11

Day 11 – Nice - departure day

  • Nice - Departure day
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  • Promenade du Paillon
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 11 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Nice.

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 Nice is the remarkable Promenade du Paillon. This greenway and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,770 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Nice, consider a top-rated restaurant like Comptoir du Marché. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

La Langouste 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 606 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Cèdre. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 454 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Nice.

You’ll then say farewell to Nice 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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