Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Pau to Bordeaux and Carcassonne

Paroisse Eglise Saint Martin in Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 5-day road trip through France! Travel to Pau, Bordeaux, and Carcassonne with this cheap holiday package!

Explore France for less with this 5-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning place de la Bourse, the captivating miroir d'eau, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across France and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Pau, 1 night in Bordeaux, and 1 night in Carcassonne.

This customizable and cheap France travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in France at the lowest price!

On arrival in Pau, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in France. Explore the magnificent jardin public to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Cité de Carcassonne and take in its distinct atmosphere. France offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!

During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.

Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in France. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in France.

This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in France, like the stunning Château Comtal. You'll visit the incredible proche cité to make lasting memories.

Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 5-day road trip, you'll leave France happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.

This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 5-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 4 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in France with CDW insurance.

You can customize your France travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in France and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind France’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!

Booking this cheap holiday package in France offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in France with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to France fill up fast, so book your adventure today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Pyrénées-Atlantiques - region in FrancePyrénées-Atlantiques / 2 nights
Photo of Bordeaux aerial panoramic view. Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne river in Southwestern France.Bordeaux / 1 night
Carcassonne - city in FranceCarcassonne / 1 night

Map

Attractions

Photo of scenic view of Carcassone medieval city in France against summer sky.Cité de Carcassonne
photo of the water mirror in front of the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux in a beautiful summer morning in France.Place de la Bourse
photo of Miroir d'eau with the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux in a beautiful summer morning, France.Miroir d'eau
Cité du VinCité du Vin
Jardin PublicJardin Public
Château Comtal, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceChâteau Comtal
Proche cité
Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion, Saint-Émilion, Libourne, Gironde, New Aquitaine, Metropolitan France, FranceMonolithic Church of Saint-Emilion
Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
Castle of the Dukes of Duras, Duras, Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne, New Aquitaine, Metropolitan France, FranceCastle of the Dukes of Duras
Parc BeaumontParc Beaumont
Place ClemenceauPlace Clémenceau
photo of Funiculaire de Pau at beautiful morning in Pau, France.Funiculaire de Pau
Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne

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Day 1 - Pau and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 - Pau and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - arrival day

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Arrival Day
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  • Place Clémenceau
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You'll pick up your rental car in Artigues-près-Bordeaux and begin your adventure in France.

Artigues-près-Bordeaux 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 Pau and get this road trip adventure rolling.

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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux. An excellent example is the popular L'Opéra. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Le Garage.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Le Berry. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,274 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Galway is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 731 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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux we recommend is Au Fût et à mesure, 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 585 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in France!

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Day 2 - Artigues-près-Bordeaux and Bordeaux

Day 2

Day 2 - Artigues-près-Bordeaux and Bordeaux

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  • Bordeaux
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Drive 304 km, 3 hours 56 min

  • Funiculaire de Pau
  • Parc Beaumont
  • Castle of the Dukes of Duras
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion
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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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Bordeaux, 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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux is the amazing Parc Beaumont. This travel destination is a green space that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible place Clémenceau. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,641 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Artigues-près-Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Artigues-près-Bordeaux is the outstanding Funiculaire de Pau. This funicular has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,020 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 Bordeaux. Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bordeaux is suzzi. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bordeaux, Symbiose 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 896 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Oiseau Bleu. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bordeaux enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 577 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bordeaux’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Connemara. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Molly Malone's. This popular bar in Bordeaux has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,951 bar-goers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in France!

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Day 3 - Bordeaux and Carcassonne

Day 3

Day 3 - Bordeaux and Carcassonne

  • Bordeaux
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 347 km, 3 hours 56 min

  • Jardin Public
  • Cité du Vin
  • Place de la Bourse
  • Miroir d'eau
  • More

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 Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Carcassonne, 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 Bordeaux is the amazing jardin public. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible place de la Bourse. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,462 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 Carcassonne. Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

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

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Day 4 - Carcassonne and Pau

Day 4

Day 4 - Carcassonne and Pau

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  • Carcassonne
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Drive 289 km, 3 hours 11 min

  • Proche cité
  • Château Comtal
  • Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
  • Cité de Carcassonne
  • Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse
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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 Carcassonne and end your day in the city of Pau, 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 Carcassonne is the amazing proche cité. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,102 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Château Comtal. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 travelers, a visit to this well-known castle and sightseeing spot in Carcassonne is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Carcassonne is the outstanding Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,201 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Cité de Carcassonne. This attraction, an amazing fortress, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Basilique Saint Nazaire. This church is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors from all over the globe.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Pau is Restaurant Cotes & Mer. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 835 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Pau, Ô PETIT PAÙ 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 570 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Poulet à 3 Pattes. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Pau enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 735 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Pau’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Snug. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is New Red Lion. This popular bar in Pau has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 493 bar-goers.

You can also go to V and B Pau as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular V and B Pau is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 224 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!

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Day 5 - Pau and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 - Pau and Artigues-près-Bordeaux - departure day

  • Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Departure Day
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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 Pau.

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 Pau is the remarkable Parc Beaumont. This green space and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,112 visitors.

If you'd rather see something else in this cheap holiday destination, the spectacular place Clémenceau is a great alternative. Based on its 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,641 reviews, this square and travel destination is a worthwhile visit in Pau.

To soak in the last of Pau, drop by the spectacular Funiculaire de Pau. This outstanding attraction is a well-loved funicular in the city that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,020 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Pau, consider a top-rated restaurant like Au Fût et à mesure. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

Restaurant Le SUD 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 512 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Dauphin. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 510 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Pau.

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

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