Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Nantes to Caen, Paris, and Chartres

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

Nantes 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 Nantes and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Miroir d'eau will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating reflecting pool that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 866 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 Nantes. An excellent example is the popular Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 730 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Pickles. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 620 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 Fou du Roi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,032 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Gigg's Irish Pub is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,840 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 Nantes we recommend is Le Labo, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Fleming's Irish Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 935 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 Nantes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Nantes 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 Nantes.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Île de Versailles (Nantes). This incredible attraction is a river island that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 7,112 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Botanical Garden. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 14,694 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Le Lieu Unique during a vacation in Nantes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Le Lieu Unique has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 5,945 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This popular place of interest in Nantes is a valued art project that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 33,332 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Nantes when you include the fantastic parc de Procé to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating urban park with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,256 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 Nantes, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nantes 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.

Inde et Vous is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 873 customers.

Le Bouchon is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Nantes. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 650 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at L'instinct gourmand, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 573 reviews.

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

Les BerThoM is a fantastic bar many locals in Nantes recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 659 customers.

Bootlegger is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Nantes. Customers have rated the exciting Bootlegger an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 344 reviews.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Rennes and the enchanting Manche, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Rennes and end the day in Manche, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 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 Rennes is the magnificent parc du Thabor. Around 11,132 visitors have rated this excellent urban park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Parc des Gayeulles on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 5,176 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.

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

Le Bouchon Du Vaugueux 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 539 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Caen is Beef & Cow, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

Les Fils à Maman Caen offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Caen. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,976 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 Caen’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

L'Hydropathe is an excellent example of a great bar in Caen offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins, another of locals’ go-to bars in Caen. Fleur de Sushi - Jacobins is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 699 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Vertigo is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Caen. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 715 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!

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 Mémorial de Caen. This travel destination is a peace museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,288 visitors. Up to 349,455 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Mémorial de Caen with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Caen Castle. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,915 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing 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 L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes. This place of worship has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,380 visitors. In a single year, approximately 349,455 travelers include the unforgettable L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

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 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 Sacré-Cœur. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 11,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 118,527 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 Musée d'Orsay during a vacation in Paris. This well-known art museum and marvelous attraction hosts 3,651,616 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Musée d'Orsay has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 71,115 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Louvre Museum. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued art museum that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 260,788 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,825,000 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

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.

Jules Verne 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 1,525 customers.

Le Petit Châtelet 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 1,057 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Les Fous de l'Île, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,046 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.

The Bombardier 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 1,775 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Experimental Cocktail Club, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,338 customers.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday 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.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Chartres 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 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.

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 Chartres. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Chartres, 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!

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 Angers and end your day in the city of Nantes, 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 Angers is the amazing Notre-Dame de Chartres. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,501 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Maison Picassiette. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,468 travelers, a visit to this well-known house and sightseeing spot in Angers is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Angers is the outstanding Parc André Gagnon. This park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,022 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 Nantes. Nantes 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 Nantes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nantes is L'Abelia. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 538 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nantes, Lamaccotte - Restaurant Nantes 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 426 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Art'N Blum - Restaurant Nantes. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nantes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 388 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nantes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Belle de Jour. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 221 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Crêperie Ker Breizh. This popular bar in Nantes has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 591 bar-goers.

You can also go to KITKAT Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular KITKAT Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 479 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!

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 Nantes.

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 Nantes, consider a top-rated restaurant like Cuit Lu Cru. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328 customers.

Imagine - Restaurant - Nantes 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 4.8 out of 5 stars from 299 customers.

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