Cheap 11-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Nimes to Lyon, Auxerre, Paris, and Mâcon

Photo of chaos de Nimes, Nimes le vieux- famous touristic site in France.
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Duration
11 days & 10 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
10 nights included
Car rental
11 days included
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Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 11-day road trip through France! Travel to Nimes, Lyon, Auxerre, Villepreux, Paris, Chelles, Beaune, and Mâcon 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 Nimes, 2 nights in Lyon, 1 night in Auxerre, 4 nights in Paris, and 1 night in Mâcon.

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 Nimes, 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. You'll visit the incredible Palace of Versailles 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 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

Photo of Nimes Arena aerial panoramic view. Nimes is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France.Nîmes / 2 nights
Paris, France. Panoramic view from Arc de Triomphe. Eiffel Tower and Avenue des Champs Elysees. Europe.Paris / 4 nights
The City of Lyon in the daytime.Lyon / 2 nights
Avignon - city in FranceAvignon
Auxerre - city in FranceAuxerre / 1 night
Mâcon - city in FranceMâcon / 1 night
Photo of Villepreux is a commune in the Yvelines department in north-central France.Villepreux
Photo of the Chelles canal lock, France.Chelles
Beaune - city in FranceBeaune

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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 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 Versailles palace outside Paris at sunset, France.Palace of Versailles
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 Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes), once fortress and palace, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, at morning, Avignon, France.Palais des Papes
Photo of Palais or Opera Garnier & The National Academy of Music in Paris, France.Palais Garnier
Sainte-ChapelleSainte Chapelle
Pont du GardPont du Gard
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 the equestrian monument of King Louis XIV in Place Bellecour at morning in Lyon, France.Place Bellecour
Jardin de La Fontaine, Nimes, Nîmes, Gard, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceJardin de La Fontaine
Pont d'Avignon, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FrancePont d'Avignon
Gardens of Versailles, Versailles, Île-de-France, FranceGardens of Versailles
Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Metropolitan France, FranceHôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
Haribo Candy Museum, Uzès, Nîmes, Gard, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceHaribo Candy Museum
photo of Guédelon Castle stronghold built nowadays with techniques dating of the 14th century in Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe, France.Guédelon Castle
Saint Jean Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste) in Lyon, France, EuropeLyon Cathedral
Lighthouse on the lake in hamlet Queen Marie Antoinette's estate near Versailles Palace.Marie-Antoinette's Estate
The facade of the House of Lawyers where the museum is located.Musée Cinéma et Miniature
Musée de la Romanité de NîmesMusée de la Romanité
Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière, Lyon 5e Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Departemental constituency of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, FranceGallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
Porte des Enfants du Rhône
Jardin des Doms, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceJardin des doms
Parc de Noisiel
Porte d'Auguste, Nîmes, Occitanie, FranceAuguste gate
Musée AngladonMusée Angladon

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Jan 1 - Jan 11

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Day 1 – Nimes - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Nimes - arrival day

  • Nîmes - Arrival day
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  • Jardin de La Fontaine
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Nimes, where you'll stay for 2 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 Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is L'Instant T. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 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 La bonne mousse, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 2 – Nimes and Lyon

Day 2

Day 2 – Nimes and Lyon

  • Nîmes
  • Lyon
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Drive 273 km, 3 hours 24 min

  • Musée de la Romanité
  • Haribo Candy Museum
  • Pont du Gard
  • 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 Nimes and end your day in the city of Lyon, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nimes is the amazing Musée de la Romanité. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Up to 25,271 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Musée de la Romanité with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Pont du Gard. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 travelers, a visit to this well-known arch bridge and sightseeing spot in Nimes 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.

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

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Day 3 – Lyon

Day 3

Day 3 – Lyon

  • Lyon
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Drive 42 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Place Bellecour
  • Musée Cinéma et Miniature
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • More

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 1 night left in Lyon.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated parc de la Tête d'Or. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 50,621 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Place Bellecour. This spectacular square and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 20,560 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Musée Miniature et Cinéma during a vacation in Nimes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Musée Miniature et Cinéma has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 9,540 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Lyon Cathedral. This popular place of interest in Nimes is a valued catholic cathedral that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 11,228 visitors.

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 Lyon 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.

Flair Restaurant 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 726 customers.

Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Lyon. 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 2,459 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière", and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,225 reviews.

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

Dam's Pub is a fantastic bar many locals in Lyon 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 1,373 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at The King Arthur, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,312 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Auxerre

Day 4

Day 4 – Auxerre

  • Lyon
  • Auxerre
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Drive 331 km, 3 hours 41 min

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
  • Porte des Enfants du Rhône
  • 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 Nimes and end your day in the city of Auxerre, 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 Nimes 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 Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,363 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Nimes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nimes is the outstanding Porte des Enfants du Rhône. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 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 Auxerre. Auxerre 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 Auxerre that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Auxerre’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France.

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Day 5 – Villepreux and Paris

Day 5

Day 5 – Villepreux and Paris

  • Paris
  • Villepreux
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Drive 272 km, 4 hours 2 min

  • Guédelon Castle
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Marie-Antoinette's Estate
  • More

Day 5 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 Paris for 4 nights. 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 Nimes, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Guédelon Castle. The fantastic Guédelon Castle is a popular castle and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,277 travelers.

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

Make Gardens of Versailles your first stop. This popular french formal garden among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Villepreux is the outstanding Palace of Versailles. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors, this remarkable château and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Marie-Antoinette's Estate. This attraction, a stunning best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,865 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 Paris. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Paris, 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 Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in Paris. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

Le Bistrot Du Perigord is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Kitchen Galerie Bis, another well-loved restaurant in Paris. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 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 Paris, Le Calbar. 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 bar goers.

Little Red Door is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Paris, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,722 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 6 – Paris

Day 6

Day 6 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 15 km, 52 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • More

Day 6 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 3 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 Nimes.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Arc de Triomphe during a vacation in Nimes. This well-known triumphal arch and marvelous attraction hosts 2,743,823 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Arc de Triomphe has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 193,235 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This popular place of interest in Nimes is a valued garden that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 92,172 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Nimes when you include the fantastic Musée d'Orsay 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 71,115 travelers. The notable Musée d'Orsay hosts around 3,651,616 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Nimes.

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 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 7 – Paris

Day 7

Day 7 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Louvre Museum
  • Place de la Concorde
  • Palais Garnier
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • La Villette
  • More

Day 7 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 Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Louvre Museum. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 2,825,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 260,788 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating place de la Concorde. This spectacular square and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Palais Garnier during a vacation in Nimes. 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 La Villette. This popular place of interest in Nimes is a valued commune of france that has a rating of 4.4 out of a 5-star rating from 56,497 visitors.

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 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 8 – Paris

Day 8

Day 8 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 7 km, 33 min

  • Jardin des plantes
  • Panthéon
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Sainte Chapelle
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
  • More

Day 8 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 1 night left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Jardin des plantes. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 40,461 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Panthéon. This spectacular mausoleum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 43,649 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Jardin du Luxembourg during a vacation in Nimes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 94,043 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Sainte Chapelle. This popular place of interest in Nimes is a valued chapel that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 32,376 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Nimes 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 Nimes.

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 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.

Locals enjoy dining at Le Restaurant Vingt Spts, 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 628 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.

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 Le Requin Chagrin, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 737 customers.

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

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Day 9 – Chelles, Beaune, and Mâcon

Day 9

Day 9 – Chelles, Beaune, and Mâcon

  • Mâcon
  • Chelles
  • Beaune
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Drive 446 km, 5 hours 5 min

  • Parc de Noisiel
  • Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune
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Day 9 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Nimes and the enchanting Beaune, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Nimes and end the day in Beaune, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 9 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 Nimes is the magnificent Parc de Noisiel. Around 2,973 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This popular site is a valued museum in Beaune and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 visitors.

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.

Mâcon 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 Mâcon 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 Mâcon’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!

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Day 10 – Vaucluse and Nimes

Day 10

Day 10 – Vaucluse and Nimes

  • Avignon
  • Nîmes
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Drive 345 km, 4 hours 14 min

  • Palais des Papes
  • Jardin des doms
  • Pont d'Avignon
  • Musée Angladon
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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 Nimes 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 Nimes is the amazing Église Saint-Pierre. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 272 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée des Ursulines. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 257 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Nimes 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 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 Gard O Wine. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 323 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, Livestation DIY - Nîmes is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 diners.

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 L'Instant T. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 752 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Prolé. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 576 bar-goers.

You can also go to Barberousse Nîmes as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Barberousse Nîmes is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 425 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!

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Day 11 – Nimes - departure day

Day 11

Day 11 – Nimes - departure day

  • Nîmes - Departure day
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  • Auguste gate
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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 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 Auguste gate. This city gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,056 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Nimes, consider a top-rated restaurant like Les Caves de Bernis. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 101 customers.

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!

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