Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Tours traveling north to Orléans and Paris

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Tours, where you'll stay for 2 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 Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude Tours Centre. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,883 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Restaurant Les Canailles. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 784 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 Boll N Roll. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 661 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Buffalo Grill Tours is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 5,396 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 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.

Hotel & Spa Oceania L'univers Tours is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,192 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!

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 Tours 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 Tours is the amazing Tours Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Parc de la Perraudière. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,027 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Tours is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Tours is the outstanding Château de Villandry. This château has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,506 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Jardin botanique de Tours. This attraction, an amazing botanical garden, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,560 travelers.

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, Le Brin de Zinc Restaurant 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 2,754 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Les Fils À Maman Orléans. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Orléans enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,573 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 Garden Ice Café as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Garden Ice Café is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,403 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and 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 Arc de Triomphe. This travel destination is a triumphal arch that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors. Up to 2,743,823 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Arc de Triomphe with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Sacré-Cœur. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 travelers, a visit to this well-known church building and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 11,000,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Louvre Museum. This art museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors. In a single year, approximately 2,743,823 travelers include the unforgettable Louvre Museum 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This attraction, an amazing catholic cathedral, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Notre-Dame de Paris attracts about 12,000,000 visitors annually.

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 La Coupole. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Train Bleu. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,110 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Fumoir as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Fumoir is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,606 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 Paris 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 Paris is the amazing Champ de Mars. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Eiffel Tower. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 travelers, a visit to this well-known lattice tower and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 6,207,303 yearly visitors.

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.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Musée d'Orsay. This attraction, an amazing art museum, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Musée d'Orsay attracts about 3,651,616 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 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 LA MAISON DES HALLES. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 636 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tours, TIA Gourmet 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 665 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Turon. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tours enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 518 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 Café Bar Jazz Le Strapontin. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 882 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is La réserve. This popular bar in Tours has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 601 bar-goers.

You can also go to Délirium café as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Délirium café is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 219 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!

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.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Tours, consider a top-rated restaurant like Café Bistrot Restaurant Le Vieux Mûrier. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

Casse-Cailloux 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 316 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le bistrot d'Odile. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 310 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Tours.

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!