Cheap 14-Day France Road Trip from Grenoble to Lyon, Auxerre, Paris, and Orléans

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Grenoble, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Grenoble and begin your adventure in France.

Grenoble 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 Grenoble and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Parc Paul Mistral will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 4,848 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 Grenoble. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant La Petite Idée. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Pizzeria Come Prima. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,055 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful La Ferme à Dédé. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,169 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

L'Ardoise is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,127 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 Grenoble we recommend is le coq hardi, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 991 customers.

Pub Shakesbeer is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 850 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Grenoble and end your day in the city of Lyon, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Grenoble is the amazing musée de l'Ancien Évêché. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 607 visitors. Up to 54,210 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful musée de l'Ancien Évêché with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée de Grenoble. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,100 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Grenoble is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Grenoble is the outstanding Jardin des Dauphins. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,062 visitors. In a single year, approximately 54,210 travelers include the unforgettable Jardin des Dauphins in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Lyon. Lyon is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in France can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Lyon that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, L'Institut Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 853 diners.

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

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

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

You can also go to Kaffee Berlin as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Kaffee Berlin is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,079 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 3 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Caluire-et-Cuire than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Caluire-et-Cuire and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Lyon.

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

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

Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie 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 2,459 customers.

Slake Coffee House is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Lyon. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,684 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Dam's Pub, 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 1,373 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Lyon, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Lyon.

Ninkasi Sans Souci is a fantastic bar many locals in Lyon recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Livestation DIY - Lyon, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,452 customers.

Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Lyon. Customers have rated the exciting Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,225 reviews.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Beaune and end your day in the city of Auxerre, 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 Beaune is the amazing La Moutarderie Fallot. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,107 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Park Bouzaise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,309 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Beaune is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Beaune is the outstanding Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,805 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Auxerre. Auxerre is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in France can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Auxerre that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

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

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

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

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Musée Colette. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from around 212 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating The house of Colette. This spectacular museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 405 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Guédelon Castle during a vacation in Auxerre. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Guédelon Castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 11,277 reviews.

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

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

Day 6 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Paris and the enchanting Chessy, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Paris and end the day in Chessy, where you'll stay for 3 nights.

Buckle up because day 6 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 Paris is the magnificent bois de Vincennes. Around 35,777 visitors have rated this excellent urban park and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 94,043 travelers.

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

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.

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

Restaurant Guy Savoy is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Paris is Le Bistrot Du Perigord, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Kitchen Galerie Bis offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Paris. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 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 Paris’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

La Coupole is an excellent example of a great bar in Paris offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Le Train Bleu, another of locals’ go-to bars in Paris. Le Train Bleu is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 6,110 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Le Fumoir is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 3,606 bar-goers.

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

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 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 Paris.

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

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding 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.

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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!

Day 8 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 Louvre Museum. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 2,825,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 260,788 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Musée d'Orsay. This spectacular art museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 71,115 reviews. Attracting more than 3,651,616 travelers annually, the beloved Musée d'Orsay 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 place de la Concorde. This popular place of interest in Paris 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 Paris when you include the fantastic Pont Alexandre III to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating deck arch bridge with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,899 travelers.

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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!

Day 9 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 Paris and end your day in the city of Versailles.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Orléans for 2 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 Paris, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Notre-Dame de Paris. The fantastic Notre-Dame de Paris is a popular catholic cathedral and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,788 travelers and draws around 12,000,000 visitors every year.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Panthéon, a well-known mausoleum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 43,649 travelers.

The top-rated Jardin des plantes is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular botanical garden and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 40,461 travelers.

Continue your adventure-filled road trip vacation at the remarkable Palais Garnier. This attraction is an outstanding opera house that is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,053 visitors.

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

Make Palace of Versailles your first stop. This popular château among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Based on recent data, the remarkable Palace of Versailles is visited by more than 4,741,758 travelers from across the world.

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 Orléans. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Orléans, 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 La Parenthèse, one of the best restaurants in Orléans. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 888 customers.

Le Brin de Zinc Restaurant is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Le Brin de Zinc Restaurant is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,754 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Les Fils À Maman Orléans, another well-loved restaurant in Orléans. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,573 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 Orléans, Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton. 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 bar goers.

L'antidote is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Orléans, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 610 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Garden Ice Café, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,403 customers.

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

Day 10 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Orléans than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Orléans 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 Orléans.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Orléans Cathedral. This incredible attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 8,178 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Hôtel Groslot. This spectacular private mansion and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,022 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Parc Pasteur d'Orléans during a vacation in Orléans. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Parc Pasteur d'Orléans has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,296 reviews.

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

Oh Terroir version fast good 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 1,147 customers.

Heureux Comme Alexandre is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Orléans. 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 705 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at L'Hibiscus, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 357 reviews.

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

PIRAAT café Orléans is a fantastic bar many locals in Orléans recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,301 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Tex Mex, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 964 customers.

Le Moog is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Orléans. Customers have rated the exciting Le Moog an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 581 reviews.

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

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 Blois 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 Blois is the amazing Château de Blois. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Bishopric Rose Garden. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 572 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Blois is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in France. To have the best affordable travel experience in France, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in France unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in France.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of 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.

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

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 Bourges and end your day in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, 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 Bourges is the amazing Le Jardin de l'Archêveché. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,837 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Bourges Cathedral. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,823 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Bourges is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in France. To have the best affordable travel experience in France, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in France unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in France.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Clermont-Ferrand is Lard De Vivre. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 505 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Clermont-Ferrand, Five Guys Clermont-Ferrand is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,818 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Gourmandine. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Clermont-Ferrand enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,134 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Clermont-Ferrand’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Still Irish Bar. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Les BerThoM. This popular bar in Clermont-Ferrand has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,164 bar-goers.

You can also go to Buffalo Grill - Clermont Ferrand as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Buffalo Grill - Clermont Ferrand is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 4,523 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 13 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Clermont-Ferrand and the enchanting Rive-de-Gier, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Clermont-Ferrand and end the day in Rive-de-Gier, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 13 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 Clermont-Ferrand is the magnificent place de Jaude. Around 10,034 visitors have rated this excellent square and travel destination an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Jardin Lecoq on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 6,878 travelers.

The remarkable Auverquad-Randonnée quad auvergne is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing park, is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 140 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Clermont-Ferrand, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Rive-de-Gier.

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.

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

My Little Warung Grenoble is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,183 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Grenoble is La Cuisine des Tontons, 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 785 customers.

Cedar Restaurant offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Grenoble. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 840 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 Grenoble’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Restaurant La Table des Bro's Grenoble is an excellent example of a great bar in Grenoble offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 682 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Le Champollion Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Grenoble. Le Champollion Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 609 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bar Au RENCARD is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Grenoble. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 555 bar-goers.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 14 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Grenoble.

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 Grenoble is the remarkable Fontaine du Lion. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 773 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Grenoble, consider a top-rated restaurant like Kai iwi Café. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 776 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is OWASABI. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 708 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Grenoble.

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