Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Nantes traveling east to Tours

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Nantes, where you'll stay for 3 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 La Cantine Du Curé. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,050 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 Délirium Café, 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 1,288 customers.

The Coffee House is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,168 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 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 Nantes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Nantes 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 Nantes.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Île de Versailles (Nantes). This incredible attraction is a river island that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 7,112 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Botanical Garden. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 14,694 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Le Lieu Unique during a vacation in Nantes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Le Lieu Unique has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 5,945 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This popular place of interest in Nantes is a valued art project that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 33,332 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Nantes when you include the fantastic parc de Procé to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating urban park with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,256 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in France more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Nantes, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nantes 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 Cambronne Bistrot Chic is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,595 customers.

LA LOCO is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Nantes. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,403 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Le Fou du Roi, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,032 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Nantes, 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 Nantes.

Bateau-Lavoir is a fantastic bar many locals in Nantes 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 1,063 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Café Sur Cour, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 858 customers.

Fleming's Irish Pub is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Nantes. Customers have rated the exciting Fleming's Irish Pub an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 935 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 Angers 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 Angers is the amazing Château d'Angers. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,556 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Terra Botanica. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,007 travelers, a visit to this well-known botanical garden and sightseeing spot in Angers is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Angers is the outstanding Jardin des Plantes d'Angers. This botanical garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,436 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 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 Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude Tours Centre. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,883 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tours, Restaurant Les Canailles is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 784 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Boll N Roll. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tours enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 661 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 Buffalo Grill Tours. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,396 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 Hotel & Spa Oceania L'univers Tours as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Hotel & Spa Oceania L'univers Tours is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,192 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 4 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 Chenonceaux 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 Chenonceaux is the amazing Château de Chenonceau. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 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, La Bodega is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 925 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le 1. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nantes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 879 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 Atomic's Café. This popular bar in Nantes has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 515 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 659 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!

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 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.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Nantes is the remarkable Éloge du Pas de Côté. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 157 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Nantes, consider a top-rated restaurant like Le Bouchon. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 650 customers.

L'instinct gourmand 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 573 customers.

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!