Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from La Rochelle to Angouleme, Tours, and Nantes

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

La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Charruyer Park of La Rochelle 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 5,404 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 La Rochelle. An excellent example is the popular The Jolly Sailor. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 903 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Le 1835.

Barracuda La Rochelle is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 847 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in La Rochelle we recommend is The Famous Pub, 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 1,154 customers.

The Children of Rock is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,254 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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Angouleme, 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 Artigues-près-Bordeaux is the amazing Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,404 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible La Rochelle Aquarium. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 6,656 travelers, a visit to this well-known aquarium and sightseeing spot in Artigues-près-Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Artigues-près-Bordeaux is the outstanding Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,865 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 Angouleme. Angouleme 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 Angouleme that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Angouleme’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 Auzouer-en-Touraine and end your day in the city of Tours, 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 Auzouer-en-Touraine is the amazing Château de Chenonceau. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,253 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Château d'Amboise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,016 travelers, a visit to this well-known château and sightseeing spot in Auzouer-en-Touraine is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Auzouer-en-Touraine is the outstanding Chapel of Saint-Hubert. This church has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 444 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Château du Clos Lucé. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,292 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 Tours. Tours 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 Tours that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Tours is LA MAISON DES HALLES. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 636 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tours, Le Turon is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 518 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Casse-Cailloux. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tours enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 316 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tours’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Bar Le Corsaire. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Pale. This popular bar in Tours has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,012 bar-goers.

You can also go to La réserve as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La réserve is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 601 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 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Suèvres than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Suèvres 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 Tours.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Château de Villandry. This incredible attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 13,506 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Tours Cathedral. This spectacular catholic cathedral and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,212 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Jardin botanique de Tours during a vacation in Suèvres. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Jardin botanique de Tours has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,560 reviews.

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After taking in the best of Suèvres, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Tours 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.

Le bistrot d'Odile is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 310 customers.

L'idée Hall is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Tours. 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 306 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Restaurant La Deuvalière, 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 499 reviews.

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

Délirium café is a fantastic bar many locals in Tours 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 219 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Au Fût et à mesure, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 422 customers.

Au Lapin Qui Fume is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Tours. Customers have rated the exciting Au Lapin Qui Fume an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 486 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 Angers and end your day in the city of Nantes, 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 Angers is the amazing Château de Villandry. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,506 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Tours Cathedral. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,212 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Angers is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Angers is the outstanding Jardin botanique de Tours. This botanical garden has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,560 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 Nantes. Nantes 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 Nantes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nantes is Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 730 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nantes, Pickles 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 620 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Fou du Roi. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nantes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,032 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nantes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Gigg's Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,840 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Labo. This popular bar in Nantes has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 737 bar-goers.

You can also go to Fleming's Irish Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Fleming's Irish Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 935 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!

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 Nantes and end your day in the city of La Rochelle, 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 Nantes is the amazing Château des ducs de Bretagne. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,724 visitors. Up to 167,867 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Château des ducs de Bretagne with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Le Lieu Unique. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,945 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Nantes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nantes is the outstanding Botanical Garden. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,694 visitors. In a single year, approximately 167,867 travelers include the unforgettable Botanical 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 Île de Versailles (Nantes). This attraction, an amazing river island, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,112 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This art project is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,332 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 La Rochelle. La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of La Rochelle’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Café Corniche. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Jolly Sailor. This popular bar in La Rochelle has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 903 bar-goers.

You can also go to Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Corrigans Traditional Irish Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 262 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!

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 La Rochelle.

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 La Rochelle is the remarkable Charruyer Park of La Rochelle. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,404 visitors.

If you'd rather see something else in this cheap holiday destination, the spectacular La Rochelle Aquarium is a great alternative. Based on its 4.1 out of 5 stars from more than 6,656 reviews, this aquarium and travel destination is a worthwhile visit in La Rochelle.

To soak in the last of La Rochelle, drop by the spectacular Musée maritime de La Rochelle. This outstanding attraction is a well-loved museum in the city that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,865 visitors.

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