Cheap 4-Day France Road Trip from Carcassonne to Nimes

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

Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Carcassonne Castle Panorama View Point will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 467 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 Carcassonne.

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 Carcassonne and end your day in the city of Nimes, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Carcassonne is the amazing Basilique Saint Nazaire. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Cité de Carcassonne. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 travelers, a visit to this well-known fortress and sightseeing spot in Carcassonne is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Carcassonne is the outstanding Château Comtal. This castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,823 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Grotte de Limousis. This attraction, an amazing show cave, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,361 travelers. As one of the top sights in Carcassonne, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Grotte de Limousis attracts about 15,000 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Les Quatre Châteaux de Lastours. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,293 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 Nimes. Nimes is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nimes is L'Instant T. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, Gard O Wine is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 323 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Livestation DIY - Nîmes. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nimes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit O’Flaherty’s. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 bar-goers.

You can also go to La bonne mousse as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La bonne mousse is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 428 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Nimes 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 Nimes is the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Haribo Candy Museum. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Nimes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nimes is the outstanding Pont du Gard. This arch bridge has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,439 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,652 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 Carcassonne. Carcassonne is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

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

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

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

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Carcassonne.

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 Carcassonne is the remarkable Portail des Jacobins. This gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 296 visitors.

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