Cheap 4-Day France Road Trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon

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

Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing place de Jaude will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 10,034 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 Clermont-Ferrand. An excellent example is the popular Lard De Vivre. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is La Gourmandine. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,134 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 Restaurant Clermont-Ferrand : L'Odevie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,126 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Still Irish Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,220 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Clermont-Ferrand we recommend is Les BerThoM, 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 1,164 customers.

The Salvation Jane Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 538 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 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 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand is the amazing Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,232 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Montjuzet. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,229 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Clermont-Ferrand is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Clermont-Ferrand is the outstanding L'Aventure Michelin. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,701 visitors.

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

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lyon is 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 The Phantom of the Opera. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 514 bar-goers.

You can also go to Black Forest Society as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Black Forest Society is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 500 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 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. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,468 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 12,314 travelers.

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

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

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of 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 Le Bistrot d'à Côté. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 819 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Clermont-Ferrand, Lard et la Manière 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 814 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Boeuf Café. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Clermont-Ferrand enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 593 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 Délirium Café. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 541 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Compt(o)ir. This popular bar in Clermont-Ferrand has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 667 bar-goers.

You can also go to Au Fût et à mesure as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Au Fût et à mesure is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 457 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!

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 Clermont-Ferrand.

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 Clermont-Ferrand is the remarkable Jardin Lecoq. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,878 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Clermont-Ferrand, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Vache qui Tète. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

Avenue* Restaurant 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 454 customers.

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