Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Paris to Caen and Amiens

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Paris, where you'll stay for 5 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Paris and begin your adventure in France.

Paris 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 Paris and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 94,043 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 Paris. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Guy Savoy. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Le Bistrot Du Perigord. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 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 Kitchen Galerie Bis. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Le Calbar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 775 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Paris we recommend is Little Red Door, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,722 customers.

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 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 4 nights left in Paris.

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

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

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

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

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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 3 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 3 nights left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Panthéon. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 43,649 visitors.

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

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 Tuileries Garden. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued garden that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 92,172 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic place de la Concorde to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating square with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 54,229 travelers.

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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.

Restaurant Île de la Réunion 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 935 customers.

L'Imprévu Café 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 846 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Paris, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Paris.

The Highlander is a fantastic bar many locals in Paris recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

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

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

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

You still have 2 nights left in the area, giving you plenty of chances to check out top-rated restaurants and try out unique activities that will enhance your road trip experience in France.

Today’s adventure starts in Hauts-de-Seine. Hauts-de-Seine is a popular cheap holiday destination in France and the home of the wonderful Departmental Estate of Sceaux. This amazing attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,772 visitors.

Another of the best places to visit in Hauts-de-Seine is the fascinating Parc de la Planchette. As one of the most popular sights in the area, this park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,246 reviews.

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When you’re done exploring, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Paris.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Le Restaurant Vingt Spts. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Joséphine Chez Dumonet is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Paris. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Paris, Les Fous de l'Île. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,046 customers.

L'Imprévu Café is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Paris. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 846 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Le Requin Chagrin. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Paris. Le Requin Chagrin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Cheers for an adventure-filled road trip vacation in France! Celebrate this incredible opportunity for an affordable travel experience in the city of Paris!

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 Villepreux 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 Villepreux is the amazing Palace of Versailles. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 119,665 visitors. Up to 4,741,758 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Palace of Versailles with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Gardens of Versailles. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,133 travelers, a visit to this well-known french formal garden and sightseeing spot in Villepreux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Villepreux is the outstanding Marie-Antoinette's Estate. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,865 visitors. In a single year, approximately 4,741,758 travelers include the unforgettable Marie-Antoinette's Estate in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Grand Trianon. This attraction, an amazing maison de plaisance, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 travelers.

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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 Bouchon Du Vaugueux. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Caen, Beef & Cow 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 1,890 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Les Fils à Maman Caen. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Caen enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,976 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 L'Hydropathe. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,126 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 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 Tilloy-lès-Conty and end your day in the city of Amiens, 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 Tilloy-lès-Conty 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 top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Tilloy-lès-Conty is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Tilloy-lès-Conty 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 Amiens. Amiens 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 Amiens that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Amiens is Le Quai. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,112 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Amiens, Les Bouchées Doubles is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,080 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Brasserie de l'horloge. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Amiens enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,182 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Amiens’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Delirium Café. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,072 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Ad Hoc Cafe. This popular bar in Amiens has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,008 bar-goers.

You can also go to My Goodness as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular My Goodness is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 714 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!

Day 7 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Fresne-lès-Reims and the enchanting Chelles, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Fresne-lès-Reims and end the day in Chelles, 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 Fresne-lès-Reims is the magnificent Reims Cathedral. Around 20,030 visitors have rated this excellent catholic cathedral and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Fontaine Subé on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known fountain that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 219 travelers.

The remarkable place Drouet-d’Erlon is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing square, is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,651 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Fresne-lès-Reims, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Chelles.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Parc de Noisiel. This popular site is a valued park in Chelles and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,973 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.

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

Alliance is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 370 diners.

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 Paris’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Prescription Cocktail Club is an excellent example of a great bar in Paris offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Sherry Butt, another of locals’ go-to bars in Paris. Sherry Butt is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 594 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 Paris.

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 Paris is the remarkable Jardin des plantes. This botanical garden and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,461 visitors.

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