Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Rennes to Le Mans, Paris, and Caen

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Rennes, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Rennes and begin your adventure in France.

Rennes 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 Rennes and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Parc des Tanneurs will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 231 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 Rennes. An excellent example is the popular La Saint-Georges. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,621 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Ouzh-Taol. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 905 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 Les Fils à Maman. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,163 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Fox and Friends Pub is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,370 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Rennes we recommend is O'Connell's Irish Pub, 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 1,586 customers.

Penny Lane is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,548 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!

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 Rennes and end your day in the city of Le Mans, 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 Rennes is the amazing Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,087 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Palace of the Parlement of Brittany. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 212 travelers, a visit to this well-known courthouse and sightseeing spot in Rennes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rennes is the outstanding Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes. This art museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,829 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular parc du Thabor. This attraction, an amazing urban park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,132 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Le Mans. Le Mans 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 Le Mans that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Le Mans is La Brochette du Boucher. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 841 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Le Mans, La Baraque à Bœuf 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 1,574 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Boeuf Tient le Pavé. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Le Mans enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 889 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Le Mans’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Mulligan's. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Fost - Australian Club. This popular bar in Le Mans has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,181 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Elephant Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Elephant Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 694 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 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Le Mans and the enchanting Seine-et-Marne, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Le Mans and end the day in Seine-et-Marne, where you'll stay for 3 nights.

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 Le Mans is the magnificent Cité Plantagenêt. Around 1,107 visitors have rated this excellent neighborhood and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known church that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 2,819 travelers.

The remarkable Park Théodore Monod is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing park, is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,873 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Palace of Fontainebleau. This popular site is a valued château in Seine-et-Marne and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,054 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.

Restaurant Guy Savoy 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 1,143 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Paris is Le Bistrot Du Perigord, 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 584 customers.

Kitchen Galerie Bis offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Paris. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 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 Paris’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Le Calbar is an excellent example of a great bar in Paris offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Little Red Door, another of locals’ go-to bars in Paris. Little Red Door is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,722 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!

Day 4 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 2 nights left in Paris.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Jardin des plantes. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 40,461 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 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 Eiffel Tower. This popular place of interest in Paris is a valued lattice tower that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 322,389 visitors. Each year, approximately 6,207,303 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Paris.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Paris when you include the fantastic Champ de Mars to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating urban park with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 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 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 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 La Villette. This incredible attraction is a commune of france that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 56,497 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Sacré-Cœur. This spectacular church building and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 118,527 reviews. Attracting more than 11,000,000 travelers annually, the beloved Sacré-Cœur is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Paris.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous place de la Concorde during a vacation in Paris. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing place de la Concorde has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 54,229 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 Musée d'Orsay to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating art museum with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,115 travelers. The notable Musée d'Orsay hosts around 3,651,616 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions 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.

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!

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 Paris 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 Paris is the amazing Notre-Dame de Paris. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,788 visitors. Up to 12,000,000 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Notre-Dame de Paris with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Centre Georges Pompidou. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 55,213 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 3,273,867 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Panthéon. This mausoleum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,649 visitors. In a single year, approximately 12,000,000 travelers include the unforgettable Panthéon 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. This attraction, an amazing urban park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 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 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 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 Caen and end your day in the city of Rennes, 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 Caen is the amazing Caen Castle. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,915 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Caen Botanical Garden. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,184 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Caen is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Caen is the outstanding Mémorial de Caen. This peace museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,288 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Colline aux Oiseaux. This attraction, an amazing green space, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,950 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 Rennes. Rennes 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 Rennes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Rennes is Café Breton. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 620 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Rennes, La Chope 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 804 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant IMA. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Rennes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 488 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rennes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Bar À Cocktails Le Irish Pub Shamrock. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 748 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Haricot Rouge. This popular bar in Rennes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 628 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bar le Saint Germain as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bar le Saint Germain is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 514 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!

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 Rennes.

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 Rennes is the remarkable Parc Hamelin Oberthür. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,122 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Rennes, consider a top-rated restaurant like Chez Kub. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 394 customers.

Le Globe 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 349 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Restaurant Le Loup. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 396 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Rennes.

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