Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from La Rochelle traveling south to Perigueux, Toulouse, Carcassonne, and Bordeaux

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of La Rochelle, where you'll stay for 2 nights. 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 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 La Rochelle. An excellent example is the popular Christopher Coutanceau. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,006 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is LE JARDIN DU MARCHÉ. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 978 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 Iséo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,577 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Le Bistrot de Mémé is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,522 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 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 La Rochelle and end your day in the city of Perigueux, 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 Rochelle is the amazing La Grande Roue. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 465 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 La Rochelle is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in La Rochelle 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 Perigueux. Perigueux 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 Perigueux that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Perigueux’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 Padirac 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 Padirac is the amazing Padirac Cave. This travel destination is a pit cave that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,172 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 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 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 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 top-tier point of interest 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 Restaurant La Marquière. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 680 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Carcassonne, Brasserie a 4 Temps 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 2,551 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Adélaïde. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Carcassonne enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,584 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 Comte Roger. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Celt. This popular bar in Carcassonne has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,000 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Métairie as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Métairie is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 756 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 5 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Carcassonne and the enchanting Montauban, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Carcassonne and end the day in Montauban, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 5 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 Carcassonne is the magnificent Château Comtal. Around 8,823 visitors have rated this excellent castle and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Cité de Carcassonne on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known fortress that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 76,968 travelers.

The remarkable Basilique Saint Nazaire is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing church, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Port Canal. This popular site is a valued must-see tourist destination in Montauban and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 visitors.

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.

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

Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans) 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 1,090 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Bordeaux is suzzi, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Symbiose offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Bordeaux. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 896 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 Bordeaux’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

The Connemara is an excellent example of a great bar in Bordeaux offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Molly Malone's, another of locals’ go-to bars in Bordeaux. Molly Malone's is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,951 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Le Bar à Vin is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Bordeaux. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 1,327 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 6 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 Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Lormont.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in La Rochelle 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 Bordeaux, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing place de la Bourse. The fantastic place de la Bourse is a popular square and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,251 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible miroir d'eau, a well-known reflecting pool in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.5 out of a 5 star-rating from 14,462 travelers.

The top-rated La Cité du Vin is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular museum and destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from over 21,487 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Bordeaux, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Lormont.

Make La Cité du Vin your first stop. This popular museum among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 visitors.

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 La Rochelle. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in La Rochelle, 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 La Boussole, one of the best restaurants in La Rochelle. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,452 customers.

Amorino Gelato - La Rochelle is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Amorino Gelato - La Rochelle is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 796 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Le Café du Nord, another well-loved restaurant in La Rochelle. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 722 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 La Rochelle, Café Corniche. 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 bar goers.

The Jolly Sailor is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in La Rochelle, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 903 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Mac Ewan's Pub, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 622 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 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 Grosse Horloge. This city gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 441 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in La Rochelle, consider a top-rated restaurant like Les P’tits Loups. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.

Palem Café 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 449 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Chat’Ren’Thé - CatCoffee & Restaurant. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 632 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in La Rochelle.

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!