Cheap 4-Day France Road Trip from Nantes to Tours

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

Nantes 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 Nantes and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Miroir d'eau will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating reflecting pool that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 866 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 Nantes. An excellent example is the popular Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 730 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Pickles. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 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 Fou du Roi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,032 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Gigg's Irish Pub is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,840 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 Nantes we recommend is Le Labo, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Fleming's Irish Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 935 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 Nantes and end your day in the city of Tours, 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 Nantes is the amazing Île de Versailles (Nantes). This travel destination is a river island that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,112 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Botanical Garden. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,694 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Nantes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nantes is the outstanding Le Lieu Unique. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5,945 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This attraction, an amazing art project, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic parc de Procé. This urban park is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,256 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 Tours. Tours 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 Tours that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Tours is LA MAISON DES HALLES. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 636 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tours, Le Turon is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 518 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Casse-Cailloux. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tours enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 316 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tours’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Bar Le Corsaire. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Pale. This popular bar in Tours has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,012 bar-goers.

You can also go to La réserve as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La réserve is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 601 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 Auzouer-en-Touraine and end your day in the city of Nantes, 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 Auzouer-en-Touraine is the amazing Château de Villandry. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,506 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Tours Cathedral. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Auzouer-en-Touraine is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Auzouer-en-Touraine is the outstanding Jardin botanique de Tours. This botanical garden has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,560 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 Nantes. Nantes 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 Nantes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nantes is Inde et Vous. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 873 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nantes, Le Bouchon is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 650 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'instinct gourmand. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nantes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 573 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nantes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Les BerThoM. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 704 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes. This popular bar in Nantes has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 659 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bootlegger as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bootlegger is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 344 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 Nantes.

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.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Nantes, consider a top-rated restaurant like L'Abelia. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

Lamaccotte - Restaurant Nantes 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 426 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Restaurant Art'N Blum - Restaurant Nantes. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 388 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Nantes.

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