Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from Lyon to Beaune, Paris, and Auxerre

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

Lyon 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 Lyon and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Place Bellecour will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 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 Lyon. An excellent example is the popular Bouchon Tupin. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is L'Institut Restaurant.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

L Bar food & drink is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,758 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Lyon we recommend is The Phantom of the Opera, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers.

Black Forest Society is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 500 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 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. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée Miniature et Cinéma.

This minor basilica has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 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 Beaune. Beaune 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 Beaune that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Beaune is Le Rest O Bar. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 customers.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Beaune’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Bout du Monde. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 343 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Barbizier. This popular bar in Beaune has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 141 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Bistrot du Coin as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Bistrot du Coin is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 109 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 Melun and the enchanting Seine-et-Marne, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Melun and end the day in Seine-et-Marne, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

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 Melun is the magnificent Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. Around 12,805 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing La Moutarderie Fallot on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 3,107 travelers.

The remarkable Park Bouzaise 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,309 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Palace of Fontainebleau. This popular site is a valued château in Seine-et-Marne and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 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.

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

Restaurant Guy Savoy 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 1,143 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Paris is Le Bistrot Du Perigord, 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 584 customers.

Kitchen Galerie Bis offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Paris. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 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 Paris’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Le Calbar is an excellent example of a great bar in Paris offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Little Red Door, another of locals’ go-to bars in Paris. Little Red Door is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,722 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 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!

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 Sacré-Cœur. This spectacular church building and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 118,527 reviews. Attracting more than 11,000,000 travelers annually, the beloved Sacré-Cœur is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Paris.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous place de la Concorde during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing place de la Concorde has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Tuileries Garden. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued garden that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 92,172 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Musée d'Orsay 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 71,115 travelers. The notable Musée d'Orsay hosts around 3,651,616 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!

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 Paris and end your day in the city of Auxerre, 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 Paris is the amazing Panthéon. This travel destination is a mausoleum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Louvre Museum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 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 2,825,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 193,235 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Eiffel Tower. This attraction, an amazing lattice tower, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Champ de Mars. This urban park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 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 Auxerre. Auxerre 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 Auxerre that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Auxerre’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 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 Auxerre 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 Auxerre is the amazing Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129. This travel destination is a stained glass window that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Église Saint-Eusèbe. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 129 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Auxerre is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Auxerre is the outstanding Musée du Costume. This museum has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 156 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 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 Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,459 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, Le Mirtillo 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 526 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Betty's Bar. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 607 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 Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Dam's Pub. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,373 bar-goers.

You can also go to The King Arthur as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The King Arthur is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,312 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!

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 Lyon.

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 Lyon is the remarkable Bartholdi Fountain. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,741 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lyon, consider a top-rated restaurant like Le Garet. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

L'Alexandrin 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 4.8 out of 5 stars from 349 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is L'Établi. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 379 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Lyon.

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