Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Nice to Nimes, Carcassonne, and Cassis

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

Nice 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 Nice and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Albert I Garden will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,739 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 Nice. An excellent example is the popular Chez Acchiardo. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Les Sens. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 920 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 Peixes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,157 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Wayne's Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,557 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Nice we recommend is La Shounga, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,693 customers.

Les Distilleries Idéales is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,572 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 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 Nice than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Nice 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 Nice.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Castle Hill. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 17,646 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice. This spectacular church and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 7,225 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Mercantour National Park during a vacation in Nice. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Mercantour National Park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 12,215 reviews.

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 Nice, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nice 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 Frog 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 1,109 customers.

L'antica is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Nice. 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 863 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Comptoir du Marché, 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 658 reviews.

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

Riviera & Tours is a fantastic bar many locals in Nice recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Le Shapko, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,073 customers.

Le Vingt4 is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Nice. Customers have rated the exciting Le Vingt4 an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 453 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 Arles and end your day in the city of Nimes, 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 Arles is the amazing Château des Baux-de-Provence. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Carrières des Lumières. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Arles is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Arles is the outstanding Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,060 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. This attraction, an amazing archaeological museum, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,817 travelers. As one of the top sights in Arles, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Musée départemental de l'Arles antique attracts about 70,230 visitors annually.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nimes is L'Instant T. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, Gard O Wine 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 323 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Livestation DIY - Nîmes. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nimes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit O’Flaherty’s. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 bar-goers.

You can also go to La bonne mousse as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La bonne mousse is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 428 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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 Nimes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Nimes 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 Nimes.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Pont du Gard. This incredible attraction is an arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 29,439 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Haribo Candy Museum. This spectacular museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars in 17,011 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Jardin de La Fontaine during a vacation in Nimes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 15,878 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Musée de la Romanité. This popular place of interest in Nimes is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 4,534 visitors. Each year, approximately 25,271 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Nimes.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Nimes when you include the fantastic Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating must-see tourist destination with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,652 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 Nimes, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nimes 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.

Les Caves de Bernis 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 101 customers.

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

L'Instant T is a fantastic bar many locals in Nimes 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 752 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Le Prolé, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 576 customers.

Barberousse Nîmes is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Nimes. Customers have rated the exciting Barberousse Nîmes an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 425 reviews.

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

On day 5 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 Carcassonne and end your day in the city of Carcassonne, 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 Carcassonne is the amazing Château Comtal. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,201 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Carcassonne is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Carcassonne is the outstanding Cité de Carcassonne. This fortress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 76,968 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Basilique Saint Nazaire. This attraction, an amazing church, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Grotte de Limousis. This show cave is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,361 visitors from all over the globe. Each year, around 15,000 travelers visit this attraction to cross it off their bucket lists.

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

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Carcassonne enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Carcassonne’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 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 Montpellier and end your day in the city of Cassis, 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 Montpellier is the amazing Arc de Triomphe. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,323 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Jardin des plantes de Montpellier. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,446 travelers, a visit to this well-known botanical garden and sightseeing spot in Montpellier is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Montpellier is the outstanding La Panacée. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,916 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular esplanade Charles de Gaulle. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,915 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Comedy Square. This square is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,883 visitors from all over the globe.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Cassis is Twist Avenue. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 618 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Cassis, AM par Alexandre Mazzia 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 614 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Bouchon Provençal. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Cassis enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,207 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Cassis’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Carry Nation. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is O'Malley. This popular bar in Cassis has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,796 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Caravelle as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Caravelle is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,587 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!

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 Monaco and end your day in the city of Nice, 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 Monaco is the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This travel destination is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Calanques National Park. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Monaco is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Monaco is the outstanding Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 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 Nice. Nice 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 Nice that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nice is La Langouste. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 606 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nice, Le Cèdre 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 454 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nice enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nice’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Barbacane Bar. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 318 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Tipsy bar. This popular bar in Nice has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 289 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 362 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!

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 Nice.

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 Nice is the remarkable Promenade du Paillon. This greenway and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,770 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Nice, consider a top-rated restaurant like Cumin & Cannelle. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 353 customers.

Bistrot Marin 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 273 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Bocal. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 253 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Nice.

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