Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Chambery to Beaune, Paris, Auxerre, and Lyon

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Chambery, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Chambery and begin your adventure in France.

Chambery 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 Chambéry and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing La Fontaine des Éléphants 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,431 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 Chambery. An excellent example is the popular The Beer Of Midgard. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 555 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Hôtel des Princes. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 998 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 60chrono. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 594 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

LE CORSAIRE Beer & Rooftop bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,561 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.

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 Chambery and end your day in the city of Beaune, 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 Chambery is the amazing Croix du Nivolet. This travel destination is a summit cross that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,115 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible vagabond Garden. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 738 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Chambery is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Chambery is the outstanding Base Recreation Mottets. This park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,583 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Plage Municipale Du Bourget Du Lac. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,861 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 Bout du Monde. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 343 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Beaune, Le Bistrot du Coin 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 109 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Rest O Bar. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Beaune enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 customers.

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.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and 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. You’ll start your day in the city of Paris and end your day in the city of Fontainebleau.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Paris for 2 nights. 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 Jardin du Luxembourg, a well-known urban park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 94,043 travelers.

The top-rated Notre-Dame de Paris is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular catholic cathedral and destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 45,788 travelers. Welcoming about 12,000,000 travelers annually, the unforgettable Notre-Dame de Paris is truly one for the books.

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

Make Palace of Fontainebleau your first stop. This popular château among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 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 Paris. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Paris, 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 Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the best restaurants in Paris. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

Le Bistrot Du Perigord is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Le Bistrot Du Perigord is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Kitchen Galerie Bis, another well-loved restaurant in Paris. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 512 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 Paris, La Coupole. 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 9,580 bar goers.

Le Train Bleu is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Paris, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,110 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Le Fumoir, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.

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

Day 4’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Paris, proving that cheap holidays in France can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Sacré-Cœur. This attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,527 travelers. Every year, the wonderful Sacré-Cœur gets around 11,000,000 visitors from across the globe.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Tuileries Garden. This popular place of interest is a stunning garden that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 92,172 visitors.

To make your trip to Paris more memorable, spend time at the fascinating place de la Concorde. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic place de la Concorde is often mentioned in France road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Eiffel Tower is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This lattice tower and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 322,389 reviews, with a recently recorded annual visit of 6,207,303 people.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Champ de Mars. More than 172,488 visitors have rated this urban park and tourist destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Paris does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Paris on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, France.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in France, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Angelina, one of the best restaurants in Paris. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 13,038 reviews.

You can also check out Au Pied de Cochon. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,684 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is To Restaurant Paris. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,267 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Paris.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Paris for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Le Mesturet and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,547 customers.

Little Red Door is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit The Bombardier. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Paris.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Paris!

Day 5 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Paris and the enchanting Versailles, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Paris and end the day in Versailles, 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 Paris is the magnificent Musée d'Orsay. Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 3,651,616 travelers from across the world. Around 71,115 visitors have rated this excellent art museum and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Louvre Museum on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known art museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 260,788 travelers. Given this incredible site's popularity, it’s easy to understand why more than 2,825,000 people visit it every year.

The remarkable Arc de Triomphe is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. Attracting more than 2,743,823 visitors in a single year, it's clear that the wonderful Arc de Triomphe is a perfect add-on to your itinerary. This attraction, an amazing triumphal arch, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Palace of Versailles. This popular site is a valued château in Versailles and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Around 4,741,758 people travel to the city every year to see this wonderful local feature.

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.

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

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 Auxerre’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

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 Beaune and end your day in the city of Auxerre.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Lyon 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 Beaune, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Park Bouzaise. The fantastic Park Bouzaise is a popular park and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,309 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune, a well-known museum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 12,805 travelers.

The top-rated La Moutarderie Fallot is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular must-see tourist destination and destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 3,107 travelers.

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

Make Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre - Baie 129 your first stop. This popular stained glass window among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,232 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 Lyon. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Lyon, 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 Bouchon Tupin, one of the best restaurants in Lyon. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 customers.

L'Institut Restaurant is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. L'Institut Restaurant is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Flair Restaurant, another well-loved restaurant in Lyon. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 726 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 Lyon, L Bar food & drink. 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,758 bar goers.

Black Forest Society is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Lyon, with its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Kaffee Berlin, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,079 customers.

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

On day 7 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 Caluire-et-Cuire and end your day in the city of Chambery, 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 Caluire-et-Cuire is the amazing parc de la Tête d'Or. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 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 Chambery. Chambery 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 Chambery that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Chambery is La Sibérienne | Chambéry. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 472 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Chambery, Petit Hôtel Confidentiel · Hôtel 5 étoiles 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 307 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Brit Hotel Chambéry. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Chambery enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 504 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Chambery’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Beer Of Midgard. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 555 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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 8 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Chambery.

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 Chambery is the remarkable Parc De Buisson-Rond. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 553 visitors.

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