Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Chambery traveling south to Valence and Nimes

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

Chambery 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 Chambéry and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing La Fontaine des Éléphants will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,431 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 Chambery. An excellent example is the popular LE CORSAIRE Beer & Rooftop bar. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is The Beer Of Midgard. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 555 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 Hôtel des Princes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 998 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Petit Hôtel Confidentiel · Hôtel 5 étoiles is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 307 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

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 La Féclaz and end your day in the city of Valence, 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 La Féclaz is the amazing Savoie Grand Revard. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,842 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 Valence. Valence 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 Valence that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Valence’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!

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 Les Baux-de-Provence 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 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 top-tier point of interest 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 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 The Bird. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 659 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, Restaurant Skab 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 591 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,576 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 Le Questel as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Questel is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 575 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 4 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard and the enchanting Orange, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard and end the day in Orange, where you'll stay for 1 night.

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 La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard is the magnificent Pont du Gard Museum. Around 3,292 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Pont du Gard on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 29,439 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Orange.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Triumphal arch. This popular site is a valued must-see tourist destination in Orange and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,483 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.

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

La Sibérienne | Chambéry 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 472 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Chambery is Restaurant Italoria - Hôtel L'Or du Temps, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Hôtels Restaurant Seminars & Spa La Maison Rouge offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Chambery. With an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,088 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 Chambery’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Auberge de Mandrin is an excellent example of a great bar in Chambery offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 293 customers.

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 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Chambery.

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 Chambery is the remarkable Parc De Buisson-Rond. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 553 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Chambery, consider a top-rated restaurant like Château des Comtes de Challes. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,324 customers.

Le For You 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 out of 5 stars from 1,103 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Access - TotalEnergies. Rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 393 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Chambery.

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