Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from Bordeaux to Toulouse and Carcassonne

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Bordeaux, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Bordeaux and begin your adventure in France.

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 Bordeaux and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Monument aux Girondins will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating column that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,483 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 Bordeaux. An excellent example is the popular suzzi. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is L'Oiseau Bleu. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 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 Chai Les Copains. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 501 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Symbiose is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 896 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Bordeaux we recommend is The Connemara, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Molly Malone's is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,951 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 Bordeaux than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Bordeaux 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 3 nights left in Bordeaux.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated parc bordelais. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 5,855 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Bordeaux Cathedral. This spectacular catholic cathedral and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 10,591 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous place de la Bourse during a vacation in Bordeaux. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing place de la Bourse has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 16,251 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding miroir d'eau. This popular place of interest in Bordeaux is a valued reflecting pool that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 14,462 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Bordeaux when you include the fantastic La Cité du Vin to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating museum with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 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 Bordeaux, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Bordeaux 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.

Restaurant Melodie is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,499 customers.

Le Confidentiel is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Bordeaux. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Le K Baroque, 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 1,059 reviews.

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

Le Bar à Vin is a fantastic bar many locals in Bordeaux 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 1,327 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at The Houses Of Parliament, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,469 customers.

Sherlock Holmes Pub is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Bordeaux. Customers have rated the exciting Sherlock Holmes Pub an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,224 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 La Teste-de-Buch than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore La Teste-de-Buch 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 Bordeaux.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Plage de l'océan. This incredible attraction is a beach that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 2,086 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Beach of La Hume. This spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,788 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Parc Mauresque during a vacation in La Teste-de-Buch. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Parc Mauresque has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 4,892 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Observatoire Sainte-Cécile. This popular place of interest in La Teste-de-Buch is a valued must-see tourist destination that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 1,811 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in La Teste-de-Buch when you include the fantastic Dune of Pilat to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 35,111 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 La Teste-de-Buch, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Bordeaux 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.

La P'tite Brasserie is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 909 customers.

Berthus is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Bordeaux. 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 805 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Restaurant Son', and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 527 reviews.

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

Chez Dupont is a fantastic bar many locals in Bordeaux 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 831 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at The Cock And Bull, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 773 customers.

La Comtesse is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Bordeaux. Customers have rated the exciting La Comtesse an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 732 reviews.

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 Toulouse and end your day in the city of Toulouse, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Toulouse is La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,095 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Toulouse, Grain De Folie 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 623 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Toulouse enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 517 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Toulouse’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The George and Dragon. This popular bar in Toulouse has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,383 bar-goers.

You can also go to The London Town as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The London Town is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,388 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 5 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 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 Carcassonne is the amazing Grotte de Limousis. This travel destination is a show cave that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,361 visitors. Up to 15,000 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Grotte de Limousis with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Les Quatre Châteaux de Lastours. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,293 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Carcassonne is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Carcassonne is the outstanding Basilique Saint Nazaire. This church has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,146 visitors. In a single year, approximately 15,000 travelers include the unforgettable Basilique Saint Nazaire 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 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 Château Comtal. This castle is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 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 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!

On day 6 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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse is the amazing Jardin des Plantes. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica of St. Sernin. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 travelers, a visit to this well-known minor basilica and sightseeing spot in Toulouse is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Toulouse is the outstanding Musée Aeroscopia. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,683 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 Restaurant Influences. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 440 customers.

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

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 VINTAGE BAR - Rhumerie & Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 693 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is JAQEN CRAFT BEER. This popular bar in Bordeaux has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 477 bar-goers.

You can also go to ROCKWOOD - Good place & Good taste as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular ROCKWOOD - Good place & Good taste is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 616 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 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 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bordeaux.

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 Bordeaux is the remarkable jardin public. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,341 visitors.

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