Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from Lille to Paris and Fontainebleau

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Lille, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Lille and begin your adventure in France.

Lille 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 Lille and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing John Doe Escape Game 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,533 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 Lille. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Sébastopol. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Le Broc. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,679 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 Bloempot. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,176 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde - Lille is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,501 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Lille we recommend is La Capsule Lille, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,005 customers.

Quai Des Bananas is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,367 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 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 Lille than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Lille 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 Lille.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 5,981 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Parc Barbieux. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,120 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Parc du Héron during a vacation in Lille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Parc du Héron has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,412 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Gare Saint Sauveur. This popular place of interest in Lille is a valued must-see tourist destination that has a rating of 4.4 out of a 5-star rating from 5,038 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Lille when you include the fantastic Old Stock Exchange to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating exchange with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,694 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 Lille, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lille 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 Petite Cour is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,269 customers.

PANCOOK Lille is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Lille. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 999 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Chez Max Bistrot Lillois, 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 714 reviews.

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

Le Windsor is a fantastic bar many locals in Lille 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 892 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Au Boudin Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 819 customers.

Kolor Bar is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Lille. Customers have rated the exciting Kolor Bar an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 694 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 Paris and end your day in the city of Paris, 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 Paris is the amazing Sacré-Cœur. This travel destination is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 118,527 visitors. Up to 11,000,000 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Sacré-Cœur with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Centre Georges Pompidou. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 55,213 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 3,273,867 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Jardin du Luxembourg. This urban park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 94,043 visitors. In a single year, approximately 11,000,000 travelers include the unforgettable Jardin du Luxembourg 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 Notre-Dame de Paris. This attraction, an amazing catholic cathedral, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Notre-Dame de Paris attracts about 12,000,000 visitors annually.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Paris. Paris 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 Paris that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Paris is Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Paris, Le Bistrot Du Perigord 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 584 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Kitchen Galerie Bis. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Paris enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Paris’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Calbar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Little Red Door. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,722 bar-goers.

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 Paris than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Paris 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 Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 56,497 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating place de la Concorde. This spectacular square and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Tuileries Garden during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Tuileries Garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 92,172 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Musée d'Orsay. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued art museum that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 71,115 visitors. Each year, approximately 3,651,616 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Louvre Museum to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating art museum with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 travelers. The notable Louvre Museum hosts around 2,825,000 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Paris.

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 Paris, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Paris 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.

Jules Verne is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Paris. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Les Fous de l'Île, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,046 reviews.

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

The Bombardier is a fantastic bar many locals in Paris 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 1,775 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Experimental Cocktail Club, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,338 customers.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in France!

Day 5 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 Paris and end your day in the city of Villepreux.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Fontainebleau 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 Paris, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Panthéon. The fantastic Panthéon is a popular mausoleum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Champ de Mars, a well-known urban park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 172,488 travelers.

The top-rated Eiffel Tower is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular lattice tower and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 322,389 travelers. Welcoming about 6,207,303 travelers annually, the unforgettable Eiffel Tower is truly one for the books.

Continue your adventure-filled road trip vacation at the remarkable Arc de Triomphe. Attracting over 2,743,823 visitors a year, it's clear that Arc de Triomphe is one of the top sights in Paris. This attraction is an outstanding triumphal arch that is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors.

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

Make Palace of Versailles your first stop. This popular château among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Based on recent data, the remarkable Palace of Versailles is visited by more than 4,741,758 travelers from across the world.

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 Fontainebleau. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Fontainebleau, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in France!

Day 6 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Melun and the enchanting Oise, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Melun and end the day in Oise, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 6 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 Melun is the magnificent Diana Garden. Around 536 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Palace of Fontainebleau on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 21,054 travelers.

The remarkable Forêt de Fontainebleau is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing park, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,778 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Château de Chantilly. This popular site is a valued château in Oise and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,488 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.

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

Melting-Pot is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 685 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Lille is La Fleur de Lille, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 617 customers.

Le Compostelle offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Lille. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 808 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 Lille’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

La Pirogue is an excellent example of a great bar in Lille offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at La Biche & Le Renard, another of locals’ go-to bars in Lille. La Biche & Le Renard is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 525 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

L'Atomic is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Lille. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 517 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!

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 Lille.

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 Lille is the remarkable Paris Gate. This city gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,178 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lille, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Petite Table. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

La Crinière 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 355 customers.

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