Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Paris traveling south to Orléans

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Paris, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Paris and begin your adventure in France.

Paris 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 Paris and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 94,043 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 Paris. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Guy Savoy. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Le Bistrot Du Perigord. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 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 Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Le Calbar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 775 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.

Another bar in Paris we recommend is Little Red Door, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

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 Paris than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Paris 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 Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 56,497 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Sacré-Cœur. This spectacular church building and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 118,527 reviews. Attracting more than 11,000,000 travelers annually, the beloved Sacré-Cœur is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Paris.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous place de la Concorde during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing place de la Concorde has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued garden that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 92,172 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Louvre Museum to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating art museum with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 travelers. The notable Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Paris.

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 Paris, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris 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.

Jules Verne is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Paris. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Les Fous de l'Île, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,046 reviews.

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

The Bombardier is a fantastic bar many locals in Paris recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Experimental Cocktail Club, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,338 customers.

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 Paris 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 Paris is the amazing Panthéon. This travel destination is a mausoleum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée d'Orsay. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 3,651,616 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Champ de Mars. This urban park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Eiffel Tower. This attraction, an amazing lattice tower, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors from all over the globe. Each year, around 2,743,823 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 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 Oh Terroir version fast good. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Orléans enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,147 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 Crêperie Bretonne - Restaurant de spécialités de Galettes et Crêpes fait maison, à base de produits frais & Bar breton. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is L'antidote. This popular bar in Orléans has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 610 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bonne Pioche as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bonne Pioche is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 318 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!

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 Suèvres and end your day in the city of Suèvres.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Paris 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 Suèvres, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Orléans Cathedral. The fantastic Orléans Cathedral is a popular catholic cathedral and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,178 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Parc Pasteur d'Orléans, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.5 out of a 5 star-rating from 2,296 travelers.

The top-rated Statue de Jeanne d'Arc is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular top-tier point of interest and destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,278 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Suèvres, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Suèvres.

Make Château de Chambord your first stop. This popular château among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,219 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Suèvres is the outstanding Château de Cheverny. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,031 visitors, this remarkable château and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

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 Paris. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Paris, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Île de la Réunion, one of the best restaurants in Paris. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 935 customers.

L'Imprévu Café is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. L'Imprévu Café is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 diners.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Paris, The Highlander. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 bar goers.

Velvet Bar Paris is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Paris, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,018 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Café de Paris V, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 981 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 Paris.

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 Paris is the remarkable Jardin des plantes. This botanical garden and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Paris, consider a top-rated restaurant like Le Restaurant Vingt Spts. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Joséphine Chez Dumonet 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 544 customers.

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