Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Clermont-Ferrand to Orléans and Paris

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 The Still Irish Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,220 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Les BerThoM is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,164 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Clermont-Ferrand we recommend is The Salvation Jane Pub, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

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 Orléans, 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 L'Aventure Michelin. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,701 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Clermont-Ferrand 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 Orléans. Orléans 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 Orléans that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Orléans is La Parenthèse. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 888 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Orléans, Les Fils À Maman Orléans is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,573 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Orléans enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,162 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Orléans’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit L'antidote. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bonne Pioche. This popular bar in Orléans has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 318 bar-goers.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and end your day in the city of Paris, 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 Eiffel Tower. This travel destination is a lattice tower that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors. Up to 6,207,303 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Eiffel Tower with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Champ de Mars. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 travelers, a visit to this well-known urban 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 Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors. In a single year, approximately 6,207,303 travelers include the unforgettable Arc de Triomphe in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Tuileries Garden. This attraction, an amazing garden, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Louvre Museum. This art museum is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors from all over the globe. Each year, around 2,825,000 travelers visit this attraction to cross it off their bucket lists.

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 Paris. Paris 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 Paris that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Paris is Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Paris, Le Bistrot Du Perigord 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 584 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Kitchen Galerie Bis. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Paris enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Paris’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Calbar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Little Red Door. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,722 bar-goers.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and the enchanting Ingré, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Clermont-Ferrand and end the day in Ingré, 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 Clermont-Ferrand is the magnificent Musée d'Orsay. Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 3,651,616 travelers from across the world. Around 71,115 visitors have rated this excellent art museum and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 94,043 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Clermont-Ferrand, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Ingré.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Orléans Cathedral. This popular site is a valued catholic cathedral in Ingré and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,178 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.

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

Restaurant Clermont-Ferrand : L'Odevie 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 1,126 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Clermont-Ferrand is Le Bistrot d'à Côté, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Lard et la Manière offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Clermont-Ferrand. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 814 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 Clermont-Ferrand’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Délirium Café is an excellent example of a great bar in Clermont-Ferrand offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Le Compt(o)ir, another of locals’ go-to bars in Clermont-Ferrand. Le Compt(o)ir is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 667 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Au Fût et à mesure is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Clermont-Ferrand. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 457 bar-goers.

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 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 Le Boeuf Café. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 593 customers.

La Vache qui Tète 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 633 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Avenue* Restaurant. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 454 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Clermont-Ferrand.

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!