Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from La Rochelle to Nantes

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.

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!

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Artigues-près-Bordeaux than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Artigues-près-Bordeaux and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in La Rochelle.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 5,404 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating La Rochelle Aquarium. This spectacular aquarium and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 6,656 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Musée maritime de La Rochelle during a vacation in Artigues-près-Bordeaux. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Musée maritime de La Rochelle has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,865 reviews.

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After taking in the best of Artigues-près-Bordeaux, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of La Rochelle for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Le 1835 is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 108 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in La Rochelle, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in La Rochelle.

Café Corniche is a fantastic bar many locals in La Rochelle recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at The Jolly Sailor, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 903 customers.

Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in La Rochelle. Customers have rated the exciting Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 262 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 Nantes 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 Nantes 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 Nantes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nantes 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.

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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 Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 730 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nantes, Pickles is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 620 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Fou du Roi. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nantes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,032 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 Gigg's Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Labo. This popular bar in Nantes has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 737 bar-goers.

You can also go to Fleming's Irish Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Fleming's Irish Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 935 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!

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in France gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Nantes and end your day in the city of La Roche-sur-Yon.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in La Rochelle for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in France.

While you’re in Nantes, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Machines of the Isle of Nantes. The fantastic Machines of the Isle of Nantes is a popular art project and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,332 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Le Lieu Unique, a well-known must-see tourist destination in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.2 out of a 5 star-rating from 5,945 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Nantes, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of La Roche-sur-Yon.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in France and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of La Rochelle. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in La Rochelle, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in La Rochelle, Lili la Rochelle. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 212 bar goers.

Les Têtes Brulées is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in La Rochelle, with its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 190 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Mc Nulty's, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 356 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday 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 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!