Cheap 13-Day France Road Trip from Pau to Angouleme, Blois, Paris, and Caen

Paroisse Eglise Saint Martin in Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
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Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 13-day road trip through France! Travel to Pau, Angoulême, Blois, Paris, Caen, Nantes, and Bordeaux with this cheap holiday package!

Explore France for less with this 13-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 Pau, 1 night in Angoulême, 1 night in Blois, 4 nights in Paris, 1 night in Caen, 1 night in Nantes, and 2 nights 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 Pau, 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 Sacré-Cœur. You'll visit the incredible Jardin du Luxembourg to make lasting memories. You'll also have the chance to admire the outstanding Palace of Versailles up close.

Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 13-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 13-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 12 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in France with CDW insurance.

You can customize your France travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in France and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind France’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!

Booking this cheap holiday package in France offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in France with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to France fill up fast, so book your adventure today!

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Hotel, 12 nights
Rental car, 13 days
CDW Insurance
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Personal travel agent
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Destinations

Pyrénées-Atlantiques - region in FrancePyrénées-Atlantiques / 2 nights
Paris, France. Panoramic view from Arc de Triomphe. Eiffel Tower and Avenue des Champs Elysees. Europe.Paris / 4 nights
Photo of traditional half-timbered houses in the old town of Rennes, Brittany, France.Rennes
Photo of the Erdre River in Nantes, France.Nantes / 1 night
Blois - city in FranceBlois / 1 night
Photo of Bordeaux aerial panoramic view. Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne river in Southwestern France.Bordeaux / 2 nights
Angoulême - city in FranceAngoulême / 1 night
Photo of Church of Saint-Pierre in Caen, Normandy, France.Caen / 1 night
Auzouer-en-Touraine
Suèvres
Photo of the Chelles canal lock, France.Chelles
Photo of Villepreux is a commune in the Yvelines department in north-central France.Villepreux

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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 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 famous medieval castle Château de Chambord, France.Château de Chambord
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 the Renaissance Chateau de Chenonceau, built in the XVIth century, is one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley, Chenonceaux, France.Château de Chenonceau
photo of people enjoying the experience with Machines of the Isle of Nantes in Nantes, France.Machines of the Isle of Nantes
Sainte-ChapelleSainte Chapelle
photo of sunny panorama of Castle d’Amboise is an old French chateau is medieval landmark of Amboise city in France.Château d'Amboise
Cité du VinCité du Vin
Château du Clos LucéChâteau du Clos Lucé
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany in Nantes - France, Pays de la LoireChâteau des ducs de Bretagne
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
photo of Chateau Royal de Blois, facade of the Louis XII wing, France. This old castle is landmark of Loire Valley and located in Blois city. French palace of Renaissance in summer.Château Royal de Blois
Botanical Garden, Coulmiers - Jardin des Plantes, Malakoff - Saint-Donatien, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceBotanical Garden
photo of the beautiful Château de Cheverny from apprentice's garden in France.Château de Cheverny
photo of Miroir d'eau with the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux in a beautiful summer morning, France.Miroir d'eau
Gardens of Versailles, Versailles, Île-de-France, FranceGardens of Versailles
Jardin PublicJardin Public
photo of Thabor park (Le parc du Thabor) in Rennes is one of the finest examples of landscape art of the XIII century public parks, Thabor Park is the pride of Rennes, France.Parc du Thabor
Saint Andre Cathedral of Bordeaux - France, AquitaineBordeaux Cathedral
photo of Monument aux Girondins at morning in Bordeaux, France.Monument aux Girondins
photo of Japanese garden on Ile de Versailles in Nantes, France.Île de Versailles (Nantes)
Parc Bordelais, R-105270, R-1667452, R-2202162, R-3792880, R-7405Parc bordelais
Grosse ClocheThe big bell of Bordeaux
photo of The Porte Cailhau or Porte du Palais is a former town gate of the city of Bordeaux, France. It is one of the main touristic attractions of the city.Porte Cailhau
Parc de BourranParc de Bourran
Parc BeaumontParc Beaumont
Museum of Fine Arts of RennesMuseum of Fine Arts of Rennes
Place ClemenceauPlace Clémenceau
Chichoune Accroforest
photo of Opéra royal de Versailles in France.Opéra royal de Versailles
The Museum of Fine Arts of Pau during the exhibitionMusée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
photo of the magnificent Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, France.Hall of Mirrors
Kofu Japanese Garden
Saint-Melaine Church, Fougères - Sévigné, Thabor - Saint-Hélier - Alphonse Guérin, Quartiers Centre, Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, Metropolitan France, FranceSaint-Melaine Church
Orangerie du Thabor
Musée BernadotteMusée Bernadotte

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Day 1 – Pau - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Pau - arrival day

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

Pau 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 Pau and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing place Clémenceau will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,641 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 Pau. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Le Canard Royal. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is L'Opéra. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 537 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 Le Berry. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,274 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Le Garage is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,953 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Pau we recommend is The Galway, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Au Fût et à mesure is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 585 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

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Day 2 – Angouleme

Day 2

Day 2 – Angouleme

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  • Angoulême
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Drive 331 km, 3 hours 41 min

  • Musée Bernadotte
  • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
  • Parc Beaumont
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On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Pau and end your day in the city of Angouleme, 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 Pau is the amazing Musée Bernadotte. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 104 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 554 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Pau is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 18,267 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Pau is the outstanding Parc Beaumont. This green space has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,112 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 Angouleme. Angouleme 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 Angouleme that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

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

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Day 3 – Amboise and Blois

Day 3

Day 3 – Amboise and Blois

  • Blois
  • Auzouer-en-Touraine
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Drive 299 km, 3 hours 57 min

  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Château d'Amboise
  • Château du Clos Lucé
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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 Chenonceaux and end your day in the city of Blois, 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 Chenonceaux is the amazing Château de Chenonceau. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 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 Blois. Blois 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 Blois that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Blois is Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 160 customers.

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

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

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Day 4 – Chambord, Cheverny, and Paris

Day 4

Day 4 – Chambord, Cheverny, and Paris

  • Blois
  • Paris
  • Suèvres
  • Chelles
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 36 min

  • Château Royal de Blois
  • Château de Cheverny
  • Château de Chambord
  • Chichoune Accroforest
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Day 4 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 Blois and end your day in the city of Chambord.

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 Blois, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Château de Blois. The fantastic Château de Blois is a popular château and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,926 travelers.

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

Make Château de Chambord your first stop. This popular château among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in France and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of 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, La Coupole. 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 bar goers.

Le Train Bleu 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,110 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Le Fumoir, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 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 5 – Paris

Day 5

Day 5 – Paris

  • Paris
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Drive 11 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Louvre Museum
  • More

Day 5 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Paris than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Paris and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 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 Paris.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Tuileries Garden during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Tuileries Garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 92,172 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Musée d'Orsay. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued art museum that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Louvre Museum to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating art museum with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 travelers. The notable Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Paris.

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 Paris, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Angelina 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 13,038 customers.

Au Pied de Cochon 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,684 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at To Restaurant Paris, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,267 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.

Le Mesturet 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 2,547 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Little Red Door, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,722 customers.

The Bombardier is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Paris. Customers have rated the exciting The Bombardier an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,775 reviews.

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 34 km, 1 hour 49 min

  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Place de la Concorde
  • Palais Garnier
  • Sacré-Cœur
  • La Villette
  • More

Day 6 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Paris than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Paris and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Arc de Triomphe. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 2,743,823 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 193,235 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 Paris. 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 Sacré-Cœur. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued church building that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 118,527 visitors. Each year, approximately 11,000,000 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic La Villette to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating commune of france with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 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 Paris, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Chez Papa Montparnasse - Denfert 14ème 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 1,702 customers.

Solera Paris : Bar à Cocktail 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,221 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.

Harry's New York Bar 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 1,751 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Dirty Dick, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,508 customers.

Bisou. Is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Paris. Customers have rated the exciting Bisou. An average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,248 reviews.

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 8 km, 57 min

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

Day 7 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Paris than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Paris and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This spectacular urban park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 94,043 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Panthéon during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Panthéon has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 43,649 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Notre-Dame de Paris. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued catholic cathedral that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 45,788 visitors. Each year, approximately 12,000,000 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Sainte Chapelle to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating chapel with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,376 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 Paris, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Saint James Paris is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,024 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.

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.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at The Highlander, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,285 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 – Versailles and Caen

Day 8

Day 8 – Versailles and Caen

  • Caen
  • Villepreux
  • More

Drive 270 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • Gardens of Versailles
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Opéra royal de Versailles
  • 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 Versailles and end your day in the city of Caen, 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 Versailles is the amazing Gardens of Versailles. This travel destination is a french formal garden that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Palace of Versailles. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 travelers, a visit to this well-known château and sightseeing spot in Versailles is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 4,741,758 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Versailles is the outstanding Opéra royal de Versailles. This opera house has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 749 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 Caen. Caen 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 Caen that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Caen is Le Sans Gêne. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,075 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Caen, Stéphane Carbone Restaurant 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 612 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Caen enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Caen’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Villa Eugène. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,005 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins. This popular bar in Caen has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 699 bar-goers.

You can also go to Vertigo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Vertigo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 715 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Day 9 – Nantes

Day 9

Day 9 – Nantes

  • Rennes
  • Nantes
  • More

Drive 289 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • Saint-Melaine Church
  • Orangerie du Thabor
  • Parc du Thabor
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes
  • 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 Rennes and end your day in the city of Nantes, 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 Rennes is the amazing Saint-Melaine Church. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Orangerie du Thabor. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 274 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Rennes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rennes is the outstanding parc du Thabor. This urban park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,132 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes. This attraction, an amazing art museum, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,829 travelers. As one of the top sights in Rennes, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes attracts about 55,897 visitors annually.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nantes is Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 730 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nantes, Pickles 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 620 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Cantine Du Curé. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nantes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,050 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nantes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Gigg's Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Délirium Café. This popular bar in Nantes has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,288 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Coffee House as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Coffee House is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,168 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Day 10 – Bordeaux

Day 10

Day 10 – Bordeaux

  • Nantes
  • Bordeaux
  • More

Drive 353 km, 4 hours 13 min

  • Château des ducs de Bretagne
  • Botanical Garden
  • Île de Versailles (Nantes)
  • Machines of the Isle of Nantes
  • 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 Nantes and end your day in the city of Bordeaux, 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 Nantes is the amazing Château des ducs de Bretagne. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,724 visitors. Up to 167,867 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Château des ducs de Bretagne with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Botanical Garden. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,694 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Nantes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nantes is the outstanding Île de Versailles (Nantes). This river island has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,112 visitors. In a single year, approximately 167,867 travelers include the unforgettable Île de Versailles (Nantes) in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This attraction, an amazing art project, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 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 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 Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans). This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,090 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bordeaux, suzzi 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 852 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Symbiose. 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 896 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.

You can also go to Le Bar à Vin as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Bar à Vin is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,327 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Day 11 – Lormont, Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, and Merignac

Day 11

Day 11 – Lormont, Bordeaux, Le Bouscat, and Merignac

  • Bordeaux
  • More

Drive 24 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Parc de Bourran
  • Parc bordelais
  • Jardin Public
  • Monument aux Girondins
  • Cité du Vin
  • More

Day 11 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Lormont than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Lormont 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 Bordeaux.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated La Cité du Vin. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from around 21,487 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 Lormont, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Bordeaux 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.

L'Oiseau Bleu is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 577 customers.

Chai Les Copains is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Bordeaux. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at L'Autre Petit Bois, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,474 reviews.

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

Café Brun is a fantastic bar many locals in Bordeaux 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 1,749 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Restaurant Le Plana, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,688 customers.

The Houses Of Parliament is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Bordeaux. Customers have rated the exciting The Houses Of Parliament an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,469 reviews.

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Day 12 – Bordeaux and Pau

Day 12

Day 12 – Bordeaux and Pau

  • Bordeaux
  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  • More

Drive 219 km, 2 hours 43 min

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

On day 12 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 Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Pau, 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding Porte Cailhau. This city gate has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,609 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular miroir d'eau. This attraction, an amazing reflecting pool, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic place de la Bourse. This square is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 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 Pau. Pau 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 Pau that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Pau is Restaurant Cotes & Mer. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 835 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Pau, Le Henri IV 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 751 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Gueuleton - Pau. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Pau enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 696 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Pau’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Snug. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Winfield Café. This popular bar in Pau has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 791 bar-goers.

You can also go to L'Imparfait as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular L'Imparfait is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 152 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Day 13 – Pau - departure day

Day 13

Day 13 – Pau - departure day

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Departure day
  • More
  • Kofu Japanese Garden
  • More

It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 13 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Pau.

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 Pau is the remarkable Kofu Japanese Garden. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 361 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Pau, consider a top-rated restaurant like Le Café du Passage. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 833 customers.

Ô PETIT PAÙ 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 570 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Poulet à 3 Pattes. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 735 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Pau.

You’ll then say farewell to Pau 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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