Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Perpignan to Marseille, Avignon, and Nimes

You'll pick up your rental car in Perpignan and begin your adventure in France.

Perpignan 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 Perpignan and get this road trip adventure rolling.

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 Perpignan. An excellent example is the popular O Shannon. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

O'Flaherty's is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,082 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 Perpignan we recommend is Arena Bar, 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 361 customers.

Les Brunettes: bar et restaurant is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 258 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in France!

Today's agenda is to explore Perpignan 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 Perpignan.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Château Royal de Collioure. This incredible attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 6,884 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Palace of the Kings of Majorca. This spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 6,906 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Perpignan Cathedral during a vacation in Perpignan. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Perpignan Cathedral has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,336 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Le Castillet. This popular place of interest in Perpignan is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.3 out of a 5-star rating from 2,760 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Perpignan when you include the fantastic Salses Fortress to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating best-rated sightseeing destination with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,683 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 Perpignan, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Perpignan 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.

Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices.

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

O Shannon is a fantastic bar many locals in Perpignan recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Black pearl 66, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 155 customers.

La Divine is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Perpignan. Customers have rated the exciting La Divine an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 141 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 Marseille, 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 Musée départemental de l'Arles antique. This travel destination is an archaeological museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,817 visitors. Up to 70,230 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Musée départemental de l'Arles antique with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible L'espace Van Gogh. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,003 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Arles is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Arles is the outstanding Roman Theatre of Arles. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,900 visitors. In a single year, approximately 70,230 travelers include the unforgettable Roman Theatre of Arles 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 Arles Amphitheatre. This attraction, an amazing roman amphitheatre, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 travelers.

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 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 Marseille, 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 Marseille 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 Marseille’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 Marseille 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!

Day 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Marseille than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Marseille 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 Marseille.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Calanques National Park. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 19,632 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Parc Borély. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 11,618 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 36,436 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Centre Commercial Centre Bourse. This popular place of interest in Marseille is a valued shopping mall that has a rating of 3.9 out of a 5-star rating from 16,249 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Palais Longchamp to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating water tower with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,768 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 Marseille, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Marseille 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.

La cigale vieux port 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 918 customers.

Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Marseille. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Trattoria Marco, 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 725 reviews.

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

Bar Bu is a fantastic bar many locals in Marseille 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 648 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Marengo, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

La dame du mont is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Marseille. Customers have rated the exciting La dame du mont an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 273 reviews.

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

Day 5 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Marseille and the enchanting Vaucluse, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Marseille and end the day in Vaucluse, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 5 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 Marseille is the magnificent Les Petits Trains de Marseille. Around 9,053 visitors have rated this excellent best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 19,446 travelers.

The remarkable Marseille Cathedral is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing catholic cathedral, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,714 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Palais des Papes. This popular site is a valued palace in Vaucluse and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors.

Another must-visit in Vaucluse is the spectacular Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from more than 17,658 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.

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

Avenio 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 655 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Avignon is Restaurant EAT, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

Le Vintage offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Avignon. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,980 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 Avignon’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

O'Collins's Irish Pub is an excellent example of a great bar in Avignon offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at L'Explo, another of locals’ go-to bars in Avignon. L'Explo is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 823 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46 is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Avignon. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 637 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 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 Largentière and end your day in the city of Nimes, 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 Largentière is the amazing Grotte de la Madeleine. This travel destination is a show cave that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,951 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,611 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Largentière is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Largentière is the outstanding Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche. This art gallery has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,350 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Aven d'Orgnac. This attraction, an amazing show cave, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,830 travelers.

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 7 of your self-drive vacation in France gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Nimes and end your day in the city of Carcassonne.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Perpignan 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 Nimes, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Jardin de La Fontaine. The fantastic Jardin de La Fontaine is a popular park and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,878 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Nimes, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Carcassonne.

Make Basilique Saint Nazaire your first stop. This popular church among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Carcassonne is the outstanding Cité de Carcassonne. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors, this remarkable fortress and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Château Comtal. This attraction, a stunning castle, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 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 Perpignan. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Perpignan, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Perpignan, Le Bar des Halles. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 361 bar goers.

Jet Set Perpignan is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Perpignan, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 148 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Le Corsaire, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 118 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday 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 Perpignan.

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.

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