Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Lourdes traveling north to Bordeaux, Périgueux, and Toulouse

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

Lourdes 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 Lourdes and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing funiculaire du pic du Jer will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating funicular that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,493 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 Lourdes.

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

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Grottes de Bétharram. This incredible attraction is a show cave that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 5,262 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This spectacular church and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 6,163 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Pont d'Espagne during a vacation in Lourdes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Pont d'Espagne has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 7,075 reviews.

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

Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices.

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

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

Day 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful La Teste-de-Buch and the enchanting Bordeaux, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in La Teste-de-Buch and end the day in Bordeaux, 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!

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of La Teste-de-Buch, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Bordeaux.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable parc bordelais. This popular site is a valued urban park in Bordeaux and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,855 visitors.

Another must-visit in Bordeaux is the spectacular Bordeaux Cathedral. This outstanding catholic cathedral and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 10,591 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular The big bell of Bordeaux to make your cheap holiday experience in Bordeaux truly special. This bell tower and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 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.

Suzzi is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Bordeaux is Symbiose, 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 896 customers.

L'Oiseau Bleu 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 577 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.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through France with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux is the amazing jardin public. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Monument aux Girondins. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,483 travelers, a visit to this well-known column and sightseeing spot in Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding place de la Bourse. This square has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,251 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.

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 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 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac 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 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac is the amazing Périgueux Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,128 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible VESUNNA, Gallo-Roman Museum. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,846 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac is the outstanding Square des Arènes. This park has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,112 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 La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,095 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Toulouse, Grain De Folie 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 623 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Toulouse enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 517 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 George and Dragon. This popular bar in Toulouse has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,383 bar-goers.

You can also go to The London Town as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The London Town is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,388 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 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 Carcassonne and end your day in the city of Lourdes, 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 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 Jardin des Plantes. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Carcassonne is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Carcassonne is the outstanding Couvent des Jacobins. This church has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,770 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 Lourdes. Lourdes 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 Lourdes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lourdes’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!

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 Lourdes.

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.

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