Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip from Tours to Paris and Orléans

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 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!

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 Rochecorbon and end your day in the city of Paris, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Rochecorbon is the amazing Jardin botanique de Tours. This travel destination is a botanical garden that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,560 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Cave of Goupillières. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,332 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Rochecorbon is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rochecorbon 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 Tours Cathedral. This attraction, an amazing catholic cathedral, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 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 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 3 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 1 night left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 172,488 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Eiffel Tower. This spectacular lattice tower and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 322,389 reviews. Attracting more than 6,207,303 travelers annually, the beloved Eiffel Tower is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Paris.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Arc de Triomphe during a vacation in Paris. This well-known triumphal arch and marvelous attraction hosts 2,743,823 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Arc de Triomphe has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 193,235 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Sacré-Cœur. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued church building that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 118,527 visitors. Each year, approximately 11,000,000 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic La Villette to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating commune of france with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 56,497 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 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 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 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 Louvre Museum. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Up to 2,825,000 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Louvre Museum with your own eyes.

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 Tuileries Garden. This garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 92,172 visitors. In a single year, approximately 2,825,000 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 place de la Concorde. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,229 travelers.

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 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 5 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 Tours 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.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Château de Blois. This attraction, a stunning château, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,926 travelers.

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 Tours. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Tours, 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 Le bistrot d'Odile, one of the best restaurants in Tours. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 310 customers.

L'idée Hall is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. L'idée Hall is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Restaurant La Deuvalière, another well-loved restaurant in Tours. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 499 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in France.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Tours, Délirium café. 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 bar goers.

Au Fût et à mesure is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Tours, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 422 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Au Lapin Qui Fume, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 486 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 6 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 Au Martin Bleu. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 453 customers.

Le Laurenty 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 450 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Makeda. Rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 246 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!