Cheap 12-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Lourdes to Carcassonne, Lyon, Beaune, and Paris

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Duration
12 days & 11 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
11 nights included
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12 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 12-day road trip through France! Travel to Lourdes, Carcassonne, Nimes, Lyon, Beaune, Paris, Villepreux, Tours, and Bordeaux with this cheap holiday package!

Explore France for less with this 12-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 3 nights in Lourdes, 1 night in Carcassonne, 1 night in Lyon, 1 night in Beaune, 3 nights in Paris, 1 night in Tours, and 1 night in Bordeaux.

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 Lourdes, 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 12-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 12-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 11 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 12-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, 11 nights
Rental car, 12 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Lourdes - city in FranceLourdes / 3 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
Photo of Bordeaux aerial panoramic view. Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne river in Southwestern France.Bordeaux / 1 night
Carcassonne - city in FranceCarcassonne / 1 night
Beaune - city in FranceBeaune / 1 night
Photo of Tours aerial panoramic view. Tours is a city in the Loire valley of France.Tours / 1 night
Photo of Villepreux is a commune in the Yvelines department in north-central France.Villepreux

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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 scenic view of Carcassone medieval city in France against summer sky.Cité de Carcassonne
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
Pompidou Center - ParisCentre Georges Pompidou
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 Palais or Opera Garnier & The National Academy of Music in Paris, France.Palais Garnier
photo of Temple of Love in the Bois de Vincennes in Paris Park in autumn in France.Bois de Vincennes
Pont Alexandre IIIPont Alexandre III
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
photo of the water mirror in front of the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux in a beautiful summer morning in France.Place de la Bourse
Jardin de La Fontaine, Nimes, Nîmes, Gard, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceJardin de La Fontaine
photo of Miroir d'eau with the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux in a beautiful summer morning, France.Miroir d'eau
Cité du VinCité du Vin
Jardin PublicJardin Public
Saint Jean Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste) in Lyon, France, EuropeLyon Cathedral
Saint Andre Cathedral of Bordeaux - France, AquitaineBordeaux Cathedral
Château Comtal, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceChâteau Comtal
photo of Monument aux Girondins at morning in Bordeaux, France.Monument aux Girondins
Proche cité
photo of Pont d'Espagne Bridge in Cauterets, Pyrenees, France.Pont d'Espagne
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Lourdes, Argelès-Gazost, Hautes Pyrenees, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceBasilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
Parc Bordelais, R-105270, R-1667452, R-2202162, R-3792880, R-7405Parc bordelais
Grosse ClocheThe big bell of Bordeaux
Musée de la Romanité de NîmesMusée de la Romanité
Porte de BourgognePorte de Bourgogne
Basilica of St. Pius X, R-399976, R-2463396, R-2202162, R-3792883Basilica of St Pius X
Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, Lourdes, Argelès-Gazost, Hautes Pyrenees, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceSanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
Funiculaire du Pic du JerFuniculaire du pic du Jer
Parc des HauteursParc des Hauteurs
Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
Carré d'ArtCarré d'Art

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 12

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Day 1 – Lourdes - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Lourdes - arrival day

  • Lourdes - Arrival day
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  • Funiculaire du pic du Jer
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Lourdes, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Lourdes and begin your adventure in France.

Lourdes 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 Lourdes and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing funiculaire du pic du Jer will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating funicular that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,493 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 Lourdes.

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

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Experiences

Day 2 – Lourdes

Day 2

Day 2 – Lourdes

  • Lourdes
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Drive 80 km, 2 hours

  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
  • Basilica of St Pius X
  • Pont d'Espagne
  • More

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

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. This incredible attraction is a shrine to the virgin mary that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 3,217 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This spectacular church and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 6,163 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Basilica of St. Pius X during a vacation in Lourdes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Basilica of St. Pius X has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,690 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Pont d'Espagne. This popular place of interest in Lourdes is a valued protected area that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 7,075 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 Lourdes, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lourdes 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.

Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices.

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

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

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Experiences

Day 3 – Carcassonne

Day 3

Day 3 – Carcassonne

  • Carcassonne
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Drive 265 km, 2 hours 53 min

  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
  • Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
  • Château Comtal
  • Proche cité
  • More

On day 3 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 Lourdes and end your day in the city of Carcassonne, 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 Lourdes is the amazing Cité de Carcassonne. This travel destination is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilique Saint Nazaire. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Lourdes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lourdes is the outstanding Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,201 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Château Comtal. This attraction, an amazing castle, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic proche cité. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,102 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

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

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

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Day 4 – Nimes and Lyon

Day 4

Day 4 – Nimes and Lyon

  • Nîmes
  • Lyon
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Drive 459 km, 4 hours 52 min

  • Jardin de La Fontaine
  • Carré d'Art
  • Musée de la Romanité
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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 Lourdes 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 Lourdes is the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée de la Romanité. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Lourdes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 25,271 yearly 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 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 5 – Beaune

Day 5

Day 5 – Beaune

  • Lyon
  • Beaune
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Drive 171 km, 2 hours 21 min

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

On day 5 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 Lourdes and end your day in the city of Beaune, 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 Lourdes is the amazing Parc des Hauteurs. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,241 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 travelers, a visit to this well-known minor basilica and sightseeing spot in Lourdes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lourdes is the outstanding Lyon Cathedral. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 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.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic parc de la Tête d'Or. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors from all over the globe.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Beaune is Le Bout du Monde. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 343 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Beaune, Le Bistrot du Coin is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 109 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Rest O Bar. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Beaune enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Beaune’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Barbizier. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

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Day 6 – Paris

Day 6

Day 6 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 323 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • Bois de Vincennes
  • Jardin des plantes
  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Centre Georges Pompidou
  • More

On day 6 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 Lourdes 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 Lourdes 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 must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Lourdes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lourdes is the outstanding Park Bouzaise. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,309 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 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 7 – Paris

Day 7

Day 7 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 42 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • 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 Lourdes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Lourdes and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 172,488 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Eiffel Tower. This spectacular lattice tower and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 322,389 reviews. Attracting more than 6,207,303 travelers annually, the beloved Eiffel Tower is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Lourdes.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Palais Garnier during a vacation in Lourdes. 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 Lourdes 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 Lourdes, 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 8 – Paris

Day 8

Day 8 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 10 km, 43 min

  • Panthéon
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Louvre Museum
  • Place de la Concorde
  • Tuileries Garden
  • More

Day 8 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Lourdes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Lourdes 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 Panthéon. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 43,649 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Notre-Dame de Paris. This spectacular catholic cathedral and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 45,788 reviews. Attracting more than 12,000,000 travelers annually, the beloved Notre-Dame de Paris is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Lourdes.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Louvre Museum during a vacation in Lourdes. This well-known art museum and marvelous attraction hosts 2,825,000 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Louvre Museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 260,788 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 Lourdes 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 Lourdes 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 Lourdes, 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.

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Day 9 – Paris, Villepreux, and Tours

Day 9

Day 9 – Paris, Villepreux, and Tours

  • Paris
  • Tours
  • Villepreux
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 12 min

  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Palace of Versailles
  • More

Day 9 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Lourdes and the enchanting Villepreux, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Lourdes and end the day in Villepreux, 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 Lourdes is the magnificent Musée d'Orsay. Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 3,651,616 travelers from across the world. Around 71,115 visitors have rated this excellent art museum and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Pont Alexandre III on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known deck arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 27,899 travelers.

The remarkable Arc de Triomphe is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. Attracting more than 2,743,823 visitors in a single year, it's clear that the wonderful Arc de Triomphe is a perfect add-on to your itinerary. This attraction, an amazing triumphal arch, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Palace of Versailles. This popular site is a valued château in Villepreux and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Around 4,741,758 people travel to the city every year to see this wonderful local feature.

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.

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

The Pale 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 1,012 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Tours is LA MAISON DES HALLES, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 636 customers.

Le Turon offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Tours. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 518 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 Tours’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Bar Le Corsaire is an excellent example of a great bar in Tours offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at La réserve, another of locals’ go-to bars in Tours. La réserve is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 601 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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 – Bordeaux

Day 10

Day 10 – Bordeaux

  • Bordeaux
  • More

Drive 357 km, 3 hours 52 min

  • Cité du Vin
  • Monument aux Girondins
  • Jardin Public
  • Parc bordelais
  • 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 Lourdes and end your day in the city of Bordeaux, 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 Lourdes is the amazing Château de Villandry. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,506 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Tours Cathedral. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Lourdes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lourdes is the outstanding Jardin botanique de Tours. This botanical garden has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,560 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 Bordeaux. Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bordeaux is suzzi. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bordeaux, Symbiose 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 896 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Oiseau Bleu. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bordeaux enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 577 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bordeaux’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Connemara. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Molly Malone's. This popular bar in Bordeaux has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,951 bar-goers.

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

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Day 11 – Bordeaux and Lourdes

Day 11

Day 11 – Bordeaux and Lourdes

  • Bordeaux
  • Lourdes
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Drive 258 km, 3 hours 6 min

  • Bordeaux Cathedral
  • The big bell of Bordeaux
  • Porte de Bourgogne
  • Miroir d'eau
  • Place de la Bourse
  • More

On day 11 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 Lourdes and end your day in the city of Lourdes, 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 Lourdes is the amazing Bordeaux Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible The big bell of Bordeaux. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 travelers, a visit to this well-known bell tower and sightseeing spot in Lourdes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lourdes is the outstanding miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,462 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular place de la Bourse. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 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 Lourdes. Lourdes 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 Lourdes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

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

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

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Day 12 – Lourdes - departure day

Day 12

Day 12 – Lourdes - departure day

  • Lourdes - Departure day
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 12 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Lourdes.

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.

You’ll then say farewell to Lourdes 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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