Cheap Two-Week France Road Trip from Pau to Angouleme, Blois, Paris, and Beaune

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!

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 des Beaux-Arts de Pau. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 554 visitors. Up to 18,267 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Parc Beaumont. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 travelers, a visit to this well-known green space and sightseeing spot in Pau is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

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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.

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

Day 3 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 Chenonceaux.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Blois for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in France.

While you’re in 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 Chenonceaux.

Make Château de Chenonceau your first stop. This popular château among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 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 Blois. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Blois, 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 Cote Loire Auberge Ligerienne, one of the best restaurants in Blois. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 160 customers.

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

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

Day 4 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Chambord and the enchanting Cheverny, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Chambord and end the day in Cheverny, where you'll stay for 5 nights.

Buckle up because day 4 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 Chambord is the magnificent Château de Chambord. Around 43,219 visitors have rated this excellent château and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Château de Cheverny. This popular site is a valued château in Cheverny and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across France. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in France. Make your cheap holiday experience in France more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

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 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 4 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 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 3 nights left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated place des Vosges. This incredible attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 23,305 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Centre Georges Pompidou. This spectacular art museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 55,213 reviews. Attracting more than 3,273,867 travelers annually, the beloved Centre Georges Pompidou is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Paris.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Louvre Museum during a vacation in Paris. 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 Palais Garnier. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued opera house that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 34,053 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 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 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 Musée d'Orsay. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 3,651,616 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 71,115 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Tuileries Garden. This spectacular garden and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 92,172 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous place de la Concorde during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing place de la Concorde has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Pont Alexandre III. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued deck arch bridge that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 27,899 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Les Invalides to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating building complex with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,459 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!

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 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.

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

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

Les Fous de l'Île is a fantastic bar many locals in Paris recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at L'Imprévu Café, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 846 customers.

Tiger is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Paris. Customers have rated the exciting Tiger an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 831 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 Beaune and end your day in the city of Brie-Comte-Robert.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Beaune for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in France.

While you’re in Beaune, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing La Moutarderie Fallot. The fantastic La Moutarderie Fallot is a popular top-tier point of interest and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,107 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune, a well-known museum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 12,805 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Beaune, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Brie-Comte-Robert.

Make Parc Francois Mitterand your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 552 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 Beaune. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Beaune, 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 Le Bout du Monde, one of the best restaurants in Beaune. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 343 customers.

Le Bistrot du Coin is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Le Bistrot du Coin is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 109 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Le Rest O Bar, another well-loved restaurant in Beaune. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in France.

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

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

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

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

Another unforgettable sight in Lyon is the outstanding Place Bellecour. This square has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors.

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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!

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 Avignon and end your day in the city of Marseille, 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 Avignon is the amazing Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Palais des Papes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 travelers, a visit to this well-known palace and sightseeing spot in Avignon is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 616,210 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Avignon is the outstanding Jardin des doms. This urban park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,201 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 Marseille. Marseille is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Marseille is L'Épuisette. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 830 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Marseille, Twist Avenue 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 618 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 614 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Marseille’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Les 3 Frères. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bistrot l’Horloge. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,794 bar-goers.

You can also go to O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,572 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 12 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Marseille than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Marseille 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 Marseille.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This incredible attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 36,436 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This spectacular top-tier point of interest and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 9,053 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 19,446 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Palais Longchamp. This popular place of interest in Marseille is a valued water tower that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 12,768 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Calanques National Park to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,632 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 Marseille, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Marseille 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.

Coogee is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 533 customers.

Le Bouchon Provençal is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Marseille. 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 1,207 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Chez Roger, 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 1,502 reviews.

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

O'Malley is a fantastic bar many locals in Marseille 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 1,796 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at La Caravelle, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,587 customers.

Le Café de la Banque is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Marseille. Customers have rated the exciting Le Café de la Banque an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,223 reviews.

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

On day 13 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 Les Baux-de-Provence 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 Les Baux-de-Provence is the amazing Château des Baux-de-Provence. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Carrières des Lumières. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Les Baux-de-Provence 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 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.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Carcassonne is Restaurant La Marquière. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 680 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Carcassonne, Brasserie a 4 Temps 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 2,551 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Adélaïde. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Carcassonne enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,584 customers.

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. For example, you can visit Comte Roger. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Celt. This popular bar in Carcassonne has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,000 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Métairie as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Métairie is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 756 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 14 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Carcassonne and the enchanting Toulouse, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Carcassonne and end the day in Toulouse, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 14 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 Carcassonne is the magnificent Château Comtal. Around 8,823 visitors have rated this excellent castle and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Cité de Carcassonne on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known fortress that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 76,968 travelers.

The remarkable Basilique Saint Nazaire is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing church, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Jardin des Plantes. This popular site is a valued park in Toulouse and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across France. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in France. Make your cheap holiday experience in France more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

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

Restaurant Cotes & Mer is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 835 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Pau is Le Henri IV, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 751 customers.

Gueuleton - Pau offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Pau. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 696 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 Pau’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Snug is an excellent example of a great bar in Pau offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Winfield Café, another of locals’ go-to bars in Pau. Winfield Café is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 791 customers having rated it an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

L'Imparfait is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Pau. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 152 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 15 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!