Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from Carcassonne traveling north to Cahors, Bordeaux, and Toulouse

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Carcassonne, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Carcassonne and begin your adventure in France.

Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Carcassonne Castle Panorama View Point will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 467 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 Carcassonne. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant La Marquière. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Brasserie a 4 Temps. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,551 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 Adélaïde. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,584 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Comte Roger is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,143 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Carcassonne we recommend is The Celt, 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 1,000 customers.

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 Carcassonne and end your day in the city of Cahors, 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 Château Comtal. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,201 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Carcassonne is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Carcassonne is the outstanding Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Basilique Saint Nazaire. This attraction, an amazing church, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 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 Cahors. Cahors 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 Cahors that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Cahors’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 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 Beynac-et-Cazenac and end your day in the city of Bordeaux, 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 Beynac-et-Cazenac is the amazing Château de Beynac. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,517 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 Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans). This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,090 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bordeaux, suzzi is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Symbiose. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bordeaux enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 896 customers.

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 The Connemara. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Molly Malone's. This popular bar in Bordeaux has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,951 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Bar à Vin as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Bar à Vin is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,327 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 4’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Lormont, proving that cheap holidays in France can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary La Cité du Vin. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,487 travelers.

Your discovery of Lormont does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Lormont on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, France.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in France, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at L'Oiseau Bleu, one of the best restaurants in Bordeaux. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 577 reviews.

You can also check out Chai Les Copains. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 501 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is L'Autre Petit Bois. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,474 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Bordeaux.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Bordeaux for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Café Brun and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,749 customers.

Restaurant Le Plana is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit The Houses Of Parliament. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Bordeaux.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Bordeaux!

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 Bordeaux 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.

One of the best places to visit in Bordeaux is the amazing Bordeaux Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible The big bell of Bordeaux. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 travelers, a visit to this well-known bell tower and sightseeing spot in Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding Porte Cailhau. This city gate has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,609 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular miroir d'eau. This attraction, an amazing reflecting pool, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic place de la Bourse. This square is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 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 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 Au Pois Gourmand restaurant gastronomique. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,068 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Toulouse, Oh la vache! is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,333 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bapz. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Toulouse enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,239 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 Black Lion. This popular bar in Toulouse has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,606 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,396 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 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 Toulouse is the amazing Basilica of St. Sernin. This travel destination is a minor basilica that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Place Saint-Pierre. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,139 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Toulouse is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Toulouse is the outstanding Pont-Neuf. This deck arch bridge has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,845 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Musée Aeroscopia. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,683 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Jardin des Plantes. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 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.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Carcassonne is Auberge des Lices. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 908 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Carcassonne, Le Blé Noir 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 932 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Parc Franck Putelat. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Carcassonne enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 621 customers.

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. For example, you can visit La Métairie. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 756 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Buffalo Grill Carcassonne. This popular bar in Carcassonne has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 3,813 bar-goers.

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 Carcassonne.

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 Carcassonne is the remarkable Portail des Jacobins. This gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 296 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Carcassonne, consider a top-rated restaurant like V and B Carcassonne. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 745 customers.

La Rapière 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 4.1 out of 5 stars from 816 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Domaine d'Auriac. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 426 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Carcassonne.

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