Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Lille to Rouen, Caen, and Paris

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

Lille 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 Lille and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing John Doe Escape Game will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,533 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 Lille. An excellent example is the popular Rouge Barre. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Coffee Makers. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,041 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 Restaurant Sébastopol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 541 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Quai 38 is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 714 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 Lille we recommend is 3 Brasseurs Lille, 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 7,866 customers.

Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde - Lille is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,501 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 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. You’ll start your day in Lille and end your day in the city of Rouen, 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 Lille is the amazing Old Stock Exchange. This travel destination is an exchange that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,694 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,752 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Lille is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lille is the outstanding Zoo de Lille. This zoo has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 9,423 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Gare Saint Sauveur. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,038 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Rouen. Rouen 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 Rouen that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Rouen is Gill. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 517 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Rouen, Crêperie Rouennaise is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 944 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Arkose Rouen. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Rouen enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 766 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rouen’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit UNDERDOGS - Beer bar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 550 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Delirium Café Rouen. This popular bar in Rouen has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,365 bar-goers.

You can also go to Au Fût et à mesure as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Au Fût et à mesure is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 529 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 Rouen and end your day in the city of Caen, 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 Rouen is the amazing Rouen Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,573 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Gros Horloge. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,666 travelers, a visit to this well-known tower and sightseeing spot in Rouen is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rouen is the outstanding St Joan of Arc's Church. This church has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,331 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular place du Vieux-Marché. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,118 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Saint Georges de Boscherville Abbey. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 795 visitors from all over the globe.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Caen. Caen 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 Caen that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Caen is Le Sans Gêne. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,075 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Caen, Stéphane Carbone Restaurant 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 612 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Caen enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Caen’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Villa Eugène. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,005 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins. This popular bar in Caen has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 699 bar-goers.

You can also go to Vertigo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Vertigo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 715 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday 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 Paris 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 Paris is the amazing Tuileries Garden. This travel destination is a garden that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 92,172 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée d'Orsay. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,115 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 3,651,616 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Louvre Museum. This art museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Notre-Dame de Paris. This attraction, an amazing catholic cathedral, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Notre-Dame de Paris attracts about 12,000,000 visitors annually.

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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 La Coupole. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Train Bleu. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,110 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Fumoir as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Fumoir is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,606 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 5’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 Champ de Mars. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Eiffel Tower. This popular place of interest is a stunning lattice tower that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 visitors. With around 6,207,303 people visiting this attraction each year, it’s clear that the unforgettable Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous sights in the area.

To make your trip to Paris more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Arc de Triomphe. This well-known triumphal arch attracts up to 2,743,823 people each year. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 193,235 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Arc de Triomphe is often mentioned in France road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Sacré-Cœur is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This church building and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 118,527 reviews, with a recently recorded annual visit of 11,000,000 people.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing La Villette. More than 56,497 visitors have rated this commune of france and tourist destination an average of 4.4 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 6’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 place de la Concorde. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Jardin du Luxembourg. This popular place of interest is a stunning urban park that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 94,043 visitors.

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 Chez Papa Montparnasse - Denfert 14ème, 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 1,702 reviews.

You can also check out Solera Paris : Bar à Cocktail. 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,221 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Jules Verne. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,525 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 Harry's New York Bar and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,751 customers.

Dirty Dick 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Bisou. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,248 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 7 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Versailles and the enchanting Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Versailles and end the day in Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 7 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 Versailles is the magnificent Gardens of Versailles. Around 13,133 visitors have rated this excellent french formal garden and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Palace of Versailles on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 119,665 travelers. Given this incredible site's popularity, it’s easy to understand why more than 4,741,758 people visit it every year.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Château de Chantilly. This popular site is a valued château in Vineuil-Saint-Firmin and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,488 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.

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

Estaminet Au Vieux De La Vieille is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,839 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Lille is L'Arrière Pays, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,498 customers.

Estaminet Chez La Vieille offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Lille. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,295 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 Lille’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

La Capsule Lille is an excellent example of a great bar in Lille offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,005 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Quai Des Bananas, another of locals’ go-to bars in Lille. Quai Des Bananas is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,367 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Tir Na Nog is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Lille. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,225 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 8 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Lille.

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 Lille is the remarkable Paris Gate. This city gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,178 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lille, consider a top-rated restaurant like Le Barbier qui fume Vieux Lille. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,860 customers.

Wally's Coffee 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 1,816 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Bierbuik. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,764 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Lille.

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