Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip from Perpignan to Avignon and Nimes

You'll pick up your rental car in Perpignan and begin your adventure in France.

Perpignan 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 Perpignan and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Sports Park will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,992 visitors.

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 Perpignan. An excellent example is the popular O Shannon. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

O'Flaherty's is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,082 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 Perpignan we recommend is Arena Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 361 customers.

Les Brunettes: bar et restaurant is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 258 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!

Today's agenda is to explore Perpignan 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 Perpignan.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Beach Paulilles. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 2,684 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Château Royal de Collioure. This spectacular castle and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,884 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Palace of the Kings of Majorca during a vacation in Perpignan. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Palace of the Kings of Majorca has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 6,906 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Salses Fortress. This popular place of interest in Perpignan is a valued must-see tourist destination that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 5,683 visitors.

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

Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices.

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

O Shannon is a fantastic bar many locals in Perpignan 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 188 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Black pearl 66, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 155 customers.

La Divine is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Perpignan. Customers have rated the exciting La Divine an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 141 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 Arles and end your day in the city of Avignon, 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 Arles is the amazing L'espace Van Gogh. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,003 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Roman Theatre of Arles. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Arles is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Arles is the outstanding Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,060 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Château des Baux-de-Provence. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Carrières des Lumières. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 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 Avignon. Avignon 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 Avignon that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Avignon is Avenio. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 655 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Avignon, Restaurant EAT 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 515 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Vintage. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Avignon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,980 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Avignon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit O'Collins's Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is L'Explo. This popular bar in Avignon has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 823 bar-goers.

You can also go to Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 637 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!

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 Cabrières-d'Avignon and end your day in the city of Nimes, 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 Cabrières-d'Avignon is the amazing Palais des Papes. This travel destination is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors. Up to 616,210 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Palais des Papes with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Jardin des doms. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,201 travelers, a visit to this well-known urban park and sightseeing spot in Cabrières-d'Avignon is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Cabrières-d'Avignon is the outstanding Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 17,658 visitors. In a single year, approximately 616,210 travelers include the unforgettable Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) 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 Cité Médiévale. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,211 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Roman Bridge. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,024 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 Nimes. Nimes 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 Nimes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nimes is L'Instant T. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, Gard O Wine 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 323 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Livestation DIY - Nîmes. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nimes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit O’Flaherty’s. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 bar-goers.

You can also go to La bonne mousse as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La bonne mousse is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 428 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 5 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Nimes and the enchanting Carcassonne, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Nimes and end the day in Carcassonne, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 5 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 Nimes is the magnificent Musée de la Romanité. Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 25,271 travelers from across the world. Around 4,534 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 15,878 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Cité de Carcassonne. This popular site is a valued fortress in Carcassonne and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Another must-visit in Carcassonne is the spectacular Château Comtal. This outstanding castle and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 8,823 travelers.

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.

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

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 Perpignan’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Le Bar des Halles is an excellent example of a great bar in Perpignan offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 361 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Jet Set Perpignan, another of locals’ go-to bars in Perpignan. Jet Set Perpignan is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 148 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Le Corsaire is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Perpignan. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 118 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 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Perpignan.

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.

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