Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from Chambery traveling south to Grenoble, Marseille, Avignon, and Lyon

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

Chambery 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 Chambéry and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing La Fontaine des Éléphants will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,431 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 Chambery. An excellent example is the popular LE CORSAIRE Beer & Rooftop bar. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is The Beer Of Midgard. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 555 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 Hôtel des Princes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 998 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Petit Hôtel Confidentiel · Hôtel 5 étoiles is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 307 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.

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 La Féclaz and end your day in the city of Grenoble, 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 La Féclaz is the amazing Savoie Grand Revard. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,842 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 Grenoble. Grenoble 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 Grenoble that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Grenoble is Restaurant La Petite Idée. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 804 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Grenoble, Pizzeria Come Prima 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 2,055 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Ferme à Dédé. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Grenoble enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,169 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Grenoble’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit L'Ardoise. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,127 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is le coq hardi. This popular bar in Grenoble has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 991 bar-goers.

You can also go to Pub Shakesbeer as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Pub Shakesbeer is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 850 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!

Day 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Marseille and the enchanting Avignon, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Marseille and end the day in Avignon, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 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 Marseille is the magnificent Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Around 19,446 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 36,436 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This popular site is a valued must-see tourist destination in Avignon and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

Another must-visit in Avignon is the spectacular Palais des Papes. This outstanding palace and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 36,931 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.

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

L'Épuisette is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 830 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Marseille is Twist Avenue, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Coogee offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Marseille. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 533 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. 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 Marseille’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Bistrot l’Horloge is an excellent example of a great bar in Marseille offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at O'Malley, another of locals’ go-to bars in Marseille. O'Malley is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,796 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

La Caravelle is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Marseille. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 1,587 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!

Day 4 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 Marseille and end your day in the city of Les Baux-de-Provence.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Avignon 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 Marseille, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Marseille Cathedral. The fantastic Marseille Cathedral is a popular catholic cathedral and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,714 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Calanques National Park, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 19,632 travelers.

The top-rated Palais Longchamp is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular water tower and destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 12,768 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Marseille, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Les Baux-de-Provence.

Make Château des Baux-de-Provence your first stop. This popular top-tier point of interest among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Les Baux-de-Provence is the outstanding Carrières des Lumières. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors, this remarkable must-see tourist destination and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

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 Avignon. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Avignon, 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 Avenio, one of the best restaurants in Avignon. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 655 customers.

Restaurant EAT is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Restaurant EAT is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Le Vintage, another well-loved restaurant in Avignon. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 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 Avignon, O'Collins's Irish Pub. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 bar goers.

Le Carré du Palais is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Avignon, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,194 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday 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 La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard and end your day in the city of Lyon, 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 La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard is the amazing Pont du Gard Museum. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,292 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Pont du Gard. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 travelers, a visit to this well-known arch bridge and sightseeing spot in La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lyon is L Bar food & drink. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, Bouchon Tupin 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 969 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Institut Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 853 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lyon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Black Forest Society. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Livestation DIY - Lyon. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,452 bar-goers.

You can also go to Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,225 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 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 Caluire-et-Cuire and end your day in the city of Chambery, 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 Caluire-et-Cuire is the amazing parc de la Tête d'Or. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 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 Chambery. Chambery 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 Chambery that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Chambery is La Sibérienne | Chambéry. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 472 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Chambery, Restaurant Italoria - Hôtel L'Or du Temps is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,171 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Hôtels Restaurant Seminars & Spa La Maison Rouge. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Chambery enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,088 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Chambery’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Auberge de Mandrin. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 293 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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 Chambery.

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 Chambery is the remarkable Parc De Buisson-Rond. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 553 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Chambery, consider a top-rated restaurant like Château des Comtes de Challes. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,324 customers.

Le For You 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 out of 5 stars from 1,103 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Access - TotalEnergies. Rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 393 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Chambery.

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