Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Marseille to Lyon, Beaune, Paris, and Mâcon
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Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 8-day road trip through France! Travel to Marseille, Lyon, Beaune, Paris, and Mâcon with this cheap holiday package!
Explore France for less with this 8-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning Eiffel Tower, the captivating Louvre Museum, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across France and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Marseille, 1 night in Lyon, 1 night in Beaune, 2 nights in Paris, and 1 night in Mâcon.
This customizable and cheap France travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in France at the lowest price!
On arrival in Marseille, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in France. Explore the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Champ de Mars and take in its distinct atmosphere. France offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!
During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.
Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in France. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in France.
This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in France, like the stunning Jardin du Luxembourg. You'll visit the incredible Tuileries Garden to make lasting memories.
Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 8-day road trip, you'll leave France happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.
This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 8-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 7 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in France with CDW insurance.
You can customize your France travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in France and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind France’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!
Booking this cheap holiday package in France offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.
So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in France with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to France fill up fast, so book your adventure today!
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Day 1 - Marseille - arrival day
Day 1 - Marseille - arrival day
- Marseille - Arrival Day
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- Palais Longchamp
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Marseille, where you'll stay for 2 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 Palais Longchamp will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating water tower that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,768 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 O'Malley. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,796 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 La Caravelle, 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 1,587 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in France!
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Day 2 - Marseille and Lyon
Day 2 - Marseille and Lyon
- Marseille
- Lyon
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Drive 319 km, 3 hours 25 min
- Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
- Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille)
- Cathédrale La Major
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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 Marseille 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 Marseille is the amazing Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 visitors.
This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 travelers, a visit to this well-known church building and sightseeing spot in Marseille is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.
Another unforgettable sight in Marseille is the outstanding Marseille Cathedral. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,714 visitors.
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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 L Bar food & drink. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.
When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, Bouchon Tupin 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 969 diners.
Another restaurant worth trying is L'Institut Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 853 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 The Phantom of the Opera. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.
Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Black Forest Society. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 bar-goers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in France!
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Day 3 - Beaune
Day 3 - Beaune
- Lyon
- Beaune
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Drive 171 km, 2 hours 21 min
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon Cathedral
- Place Bellecour
- Parc de la Tête d'Or
- Parc de la Tête d'Or
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On day 3 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 minor basilica that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.
This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Lyon Cathedral.
This square has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 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.
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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!
Experiences
Day 4 - Paris
Day 4 - Paris
- Paris
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Drive 321 km, 3 hours 34 min
- Champ de Mars
- Eiffel Tower
- Arc de Triomphe
- Tuileries Garden
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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 2 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 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 must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.
Another unforgettable sight in Paris 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!
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Day 5 - Paris
Day 5 - Paris
- Paris
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 25 min
- Musée d'Orsay
- Place de la Concorde
- Palais Garnier
- Sacré-Cœur
- La Villette
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Day 5 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 Musée d'Orsay. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 3,651,616 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 71,115 visitors.
Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating place de la Concorde. This spectacular square and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 reviews.
It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Palais Garnier during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Palais Garnier has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 34,053 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 Paris 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 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.
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!
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Day 6 - Paris, Ile-de-France, and Mâcon
Day 6 - Paris, Ile-de-France, and Mâcon
- Paris
- Mâcon
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Drive 400 km, 4 hours 21 min
- Louvre Museum
- Panthéon
- Jardin du Luxembourg
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Day 6 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 Mâcon 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 Paris, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Louvre Museum. The fantastic Louvre Museum is a popular art museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 260,788 travelers and draws around 2,825,000 visitors every year.
Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Panthéon, a well-known mausoleum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 43,649 travelers.
The top-rated Jardin du Luxembourg is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular urban park and destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 94,043 travelers.
Make Louvre Museum your first stop. This popular art museum among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Based on recent data, the remarkable Louvre Museum is visited by more than 2,825,000 travelers from across the world.
Another unforgettable travel destination in Ile-de-France is the outstanding Panthéon. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,649 visitors, this remarkable mausoleum and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.
We also recommend a visit to the popular Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction, a stunning urban park, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 Mâcon. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Mâcon, 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!
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Day 7 - Cabrières-d'Avignon and Marseille
Day 7 - Cabrières-d'Avignon and Marseille
- Avignon
- Marseille
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Drive 401 km, 4 hours 25 min
- Pont d'Avignon
- Jardin des doms
- Palais des Papes
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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 Cabrières-d'Avignon and end your day in the city of Marseille, 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 Cabrières-d'Avignon is the amazing Église Saint-Pierre. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 272 visitors.
This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée des Ursulines. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 257 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Cabrières-d'Avignon is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.
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 Marseille. Marseille 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 Marseille that offer delicious food to help keep you going.
One restaurant we recommend you try in Marseille is La Caravelle. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,587 customers.
When talking about the best restaurants in Marseille, Le Bouchon Provençal 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 1,207 diners.
Another restaurant worth trying is La cigale vieux port. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 918 customers.
As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Marseille’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Bar Bu. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.
Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar Marengo. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 539 bar-goers.
You can also go to La dame du mont as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La dame du mont is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 273 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!
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Day 8 - Marseille - departure day
Day 8 - Marseille - departure day
- Marseille - Departure Day
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- Old Port of Marseille
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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 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 Old Port of Marseille. This seaport and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,120 visitors.
If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Marseille, consider a top-rated restaurant like Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.
Trattoria Marco 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 725 customers.
Another popular restaurant you could check out is O'Bidul. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 461 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Marseille.
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!
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