Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from Marseille to Nimes, Montpellier, and Carcassonne

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

Marseille 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 Marseille and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Friche la Belle de Mai will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating bar that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,400 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 Marseille. An excellent example is the popular Twist Avenue. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 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 Le Bouchon Provençal. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,207 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Carry Nation is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 834 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 Marseille we recommend is O'Malley, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

La Caravelle is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,587 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!

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Marseille than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Marseille 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 Marseille.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Calanques National Park. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 19,632 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Parc Borély. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 11,618 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 36,436 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This popular place of interest in Marseille is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination that has a rating of 4.3 out of a 5-star rating from 9,053 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating museum with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 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 Marseille, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Marseille 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 cigale vieux port is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 918 customers.

Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Marseille. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Trattoria Marco, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 725 reviews.

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

Bar Bu is a fantastic bar many locals in Marseille 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 648 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Marengo, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

La dame du mont is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Marseille. Customers have rated the exciting La dame du mont an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 273 reviews.

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

Day 3 of your self-drive vacation in France gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Nimes 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 Cabrières-d'Avignon, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Palais des Papes. The fantastic Palais des Papes is a popular palace and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 travelers and draws around 616,210 visitors every year.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon), a well-known must-see tourist destination in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.2 out of a 5 star-rating from 17,658 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Cabrières-d'Avignon, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Nimes.

Make Pont du Gard your first stop. This popular arch bridge among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Nimes is the outstanding Haribo Candy Museum. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 17,011 visitors, this remarkable museum and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Jardin de La Fontaine. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 travelers.

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 Nimes. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Nimes, 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 L'Instant T, one of the best restaurants in Nimes. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

Gard O Wine is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Gard O Wine is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Livestation DIY - Nîmes, another well-loved restaurant in Nimes. Rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 139 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 Nimes, O’Flaherty’s. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 bar goers.

Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Nimes, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by La bonne mousse, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Nimes and the enchanting Montpellier, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Nimes and end the day in Montpellier, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 4 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 Nimes is the magnificent Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes. Around 9,652 visitors have rated this excellent best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Comedy Square. This popular site is a valued square in Montpellier and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,883 visitors.

Another must-visit in Montpellier is the spectacular esplanade Charles de Gaulle. This outstanding square and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 8,915 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Jardin des plantes de Montpellier to make your cheap holiday experience in Montpellier truly special. This botanical garden and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,446 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring more, check out the fantastic best-rated sightseeing destination, Arc de Triomphe. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,323 travelers, the magnificent Arc de Triomphe offers visitors an experience to remember.

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.

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

Coldrip food and coffee 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 644 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Montpellier is Empanadas Club, 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 1,371 customers.

Le Petit Jardin offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Montpellier. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,148 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 Montpellier’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub is an excellent example of a great bar in Montpellier offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at The Shakespeare, another of locals’ go-to bars in Montpellier. The Shakespeare is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 903 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Restaurant Le Tapas - Montpellier is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Montpellier. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 659 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 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 Toulouse and end your day in the city of Carcassonne.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Carcassonne 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 Toulouse, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Basilica of St. Sernin. The fantastic Basilica of St. Sernin is a popular minor basilica and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,287 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Jardin des Plantes, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 9,847 travelers.

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

Make Cité de Carcassonne your first stop. This popular fortress among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Carcassonne is the outstanding Château Comtal. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors, this remarkable castle and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

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 Carcassonne. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Carcassonne, 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 Montpellier and the enchanting Arles, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Montpellier and end the day in Arles, 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 Montpellier is the magnificent Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire. Around 4,146 visitors have rated this excellent church and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Les 9 Écluses de Fonseranes on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 12,123 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Roman Theatre of Arles. This popular site is a valued must-see tourist destination in Arles and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,900 visitors.

Another must-visit in Arles is the spectacular Arles Amphitheatre. This outstanding roman amphitheatre and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 13,060 travelers.

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.

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

O'Bidul 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 461 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Marseille is Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille, 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 184 customers.

Le Panier Marseillais offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Marseille. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,790 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 Marseille’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

The Champ De Mars is an excellent example of a great bar in Marseille offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 404 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at L'unic Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Marseille. L'unic Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 341 customers having rated it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Beer District Marseille is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Marseille. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 224 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 Marseille.

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 Marseille is the remarkable Palais Longchamp. This water tower and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,768 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Marseille, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Cantine de Nour d'Égypte. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Chez Marinette 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 423 customers.

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