Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Tours to Paris

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

Tours 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 Tours and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Vieux Tours will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating neighborhood that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,551 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 Tours. An excellent example is the popular LA MAISON DES HALLES. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 636 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Le Turon. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 518 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 Casse-Cailloux. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 316 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bar Le Corsaire is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,000 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Tours we recommend is The Pale, 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 1,012 customers.

La réserve is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 601 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 Rochecorbon than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Rochecorbon 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 Tours.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Château d'Ussé. This incredible attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 6,588 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Château de Villandry. This spectacular château and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 13,506 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Jardin botanique de Tours during a vacation in Rochecorbon. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Jardin botanique de Tours has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,560 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Basilica of St. Martin, Tours. This popular place of interest in Rochecorbon is a valued monastery that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 1,698 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Rochecorbon when you include the fantastic Tours Cathedral to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating catholic cathedral with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,212 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 Rochecorbon, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Tours 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 bistrot d'Odile is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 310 customers.

L'idée Hall is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Tours. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Restaurant La Deuvalière, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 499 reviews.

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

Délirium café is a fantastic bar many locals in Tours recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Au Fût et à mesure, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 422 customers.

Au Lapin Qui Fume is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Tours. Customers have rated the exciting Au Lapin Qui Fume an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 486 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 Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 92,172 visitors. In a single year, approximately 6,207,303 travelers include the unforgettable Tuileries Garden 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 Louvre Museum. This attraction, an amazing art museum, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Louvre Museum attracts about 2,825,000 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 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 Paris and the enchanting Villepreux, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Paris and end the day in Villepreux, 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 Paris is the magnificent Sacré-Cœur. Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 11,000,000 travelers from across the world. Around 118,527 visitors have rated this excellent church building and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing place de la Concorde on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 54,229 travelers.

The remarkable Arc de Triomphe is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. Attracting more than 2,743,823 visitors in a single year, it's clear that the wonderful Arc de Triomphe is a perfect add-on to your itinerary. This attraction, an amazing triumphal arch, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Palace of Versailles. This popular site is a valued château in Villepreux and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Around 4,741,758 people travel to the city every year to see this wonderful local feature.

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.

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

Au Martin Bleu is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 453 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Tours is Le Laurenty, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 450 customers.

Makeda offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Tours. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 246 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 Tours’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Le Bistrio is an excellent example of a great bar in Tours offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 325 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at L'Alexandra, another of locals’ go-to bars in Tours. L'Alexandra is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 328 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Bibovino is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Tours. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 240 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 Tours.

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 Tours is the remarkable Prébendes d'Oé Garden. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,334 visitors.

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