Cheap 8-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Grenoble to Beaune, Paris, and Auxerre

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

Grenoble 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 Grenoble and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Parc Paul Mistral will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 4,848 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 Grenoble. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant La Petite Idée. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is La Ferme à Dédé. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,169 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 L'Ardoise. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,127 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bar Au RENCARD is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 555 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Grenoble we recommend is Le Cartel Bar, 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 277 customers.

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 Grenoble 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 Grenoble is the amazing Musée de Grenoble. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,100 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Fort de La Bastille. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,303 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Grenoble is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Grenoble is the outstanding Jardin des Dauphins. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,062 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular The Chartreuse Mountains. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,210 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. For example, you can visit Barbizier. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 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!

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 Grenoble and end your day in the city of Paris, where you'll stay for 3 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Grenoble is the amazing Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible La Moutarderie Fallot. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,107 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Grenoble is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Grenoble is the outstanding Park Bouzaise. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,309 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 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 Grenoble than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Grenoble 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 Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Champ de Mars. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 172,488 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Eiffel Tower. This spectacular lattice tower and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 322,389 reviews. Attracting more than 6,207,303 travelers annually, the beloved Eiffel Tower is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Grenoble.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Arc de Triomphe during a vacation in Grenoble. This well-known triumphal arch and marvelous attraction hosts 2,743,823 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Arc de Triomphe has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 193,235 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding La Villette. This popular place of interest in Grenoble is a valued commune of france that has a rating of 4.4 out of a 5-star rating from 56,497 visitors.

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 Grenoble, 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.

Le Train Bleu 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 6,110 customers.

The Bombardier 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 1,775 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Jules Verne, 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 1,525 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.

Experimental Cocktail Club 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 1,338 customers.

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

Day 5 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Grenoble than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Grenoble 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 Palais Garnier. This incredible attraction is an opera house that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 34,053 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Louvre Museum. This spectacular art museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 260,788 reviews. Attracting more than 2,825,000 travelers annually, the beloved Louvre Museum is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Grenoble.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous place de la Concorde during a vacation in Grenoble. 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 Grenoble 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 Grenoble 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 Grenoble.

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 Grenoble, 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.

Le Petit Châtelet 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 1,057 customers.

Les Fous de l'Île 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 1,046 customers.

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 Highlander 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 1,285 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Velvet Bar Paris, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,018 customers.

Café de Paris V is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Paris. Customers have rated the exciting Café de Paris V an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 981 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 Grenoble 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 Grenoble is the amazing Les 7 ecluses. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 509 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Castle of Saint-Fargeau. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,531 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Grenoble is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Grenoble is the outstanding Guédelon Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,277 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 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 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 Grenoble and end your day in the city of Grenoble, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

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 Grenoble. Grenoble 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 Grenoble that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Grenoble is La Cuisine des Tontons. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 785 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Grenoble, Cedar Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 840 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Grenoble enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 776 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Grenoble’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Pub des copains. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 177 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is DAISY bar&coffee. This popular bar in Grenoble has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 bar-goers.

You can also go to Les copains d'abord as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Les copains d'abord is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,098 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!

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 Grenoble.

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.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Grenoble, consider a top-rated restaurant like OWASABI. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 676 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Ciao a Te. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 585 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Grenoble.

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