Cheap 4-Day France Road Trip from La Rochelle to Bordeaux

You'll pick up your rental car in La Rochelle and begin your adventure in France.

La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Charruyer Park of La Rochelle will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,404 visitors.

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 La Rochelle. An excellent example is the popular The Jolly Sailor. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Le 1835.

Barracuda La Rochelle is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 847 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in La Rochelle we recommend is The Famous Pub, 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 1,154 customers.

The Children of Rock is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,254 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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Bordeaux, 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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux is the amazing Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,404 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible La Rochelle Aquarium. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 6,656 travelers, a visit to this well-known aquarium and sightseeing spot in Artigues-près-Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Artigues-près-Bordeaux is the outstanding Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,865 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 Bordeaux. Bordeaux is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bordeaux is suzzi. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bordeaux, L'Oiseau Bleu 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 577 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Chai Les Copains. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bordeaux enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 501 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bordeaux’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Symbiose. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Connemara. This popular bar in Bordeaux has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,896 bar-goers.

You can also go to Molly Malone's as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Molly Malone's is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,951 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 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 Bordeaux and end your day in the city of La Rochelle, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Bordeaux is the amazing Bordeaux Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible place de la Bourse. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,462 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular jardin public. This attraction, an amazing urban park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic La Cité du Vin. This museum is a popular attraction rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 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 La Rochelle. La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of La Rochelle’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Café Corniche. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Jolly Sailor. This popular bar in La Rochelle has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 903 bar-goers.

You can also go to Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 262 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!

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 La Rochelle.

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 La Rochelle is the remarkable Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,404 visitors.

If you'd rather see something else in this cheap holiday destination, the spectacular La Rochelle Aquarium is a great alternative. Based on its 4.1 out of 5 stars from more than 6,656 reviews, this aquarium and travel destination is a worthwhile visit in La Rochelle.

To soak in the last of La Rochelle, drop by the spectacular Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This outstanding attraction is a well-loved museum in the city that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,865 visitors.

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