Cheap One-Week France Road Trip from Toulouse traveling east to Limoges, Paris, Beaune, and Lyon

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

Toulouse 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 Toulouse and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Jardin des Plantes will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,847 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 Toulouse. An excellent example is the popular La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,095 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Grain De Folie. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Le Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 517 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 647 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 Toulouse we recommend is The George and Dragon, 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 1,383 customers.

The London Town is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,388 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 Toulouse and end your day in the city of Limoges, 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 Toulouse is the amazing Pont-Neuf. This travel destination is a deck arch bridge that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,845 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica of St. Sernin. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 travelers, a visit to this well-known minor basilica and sightseeing spot in Toulouse is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Limoges is L'Irlandais. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,536 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Limoges, O'BRIEN TAVERN Irish Pub Limoges 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 715 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Atelier - Limoges. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Limoges enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 521 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Limoges’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!

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

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in France will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Ile-de-France is the magnificent Jardin botanique de l'Evêché. Around 2,815 visitors have rated this excellent botanical garden and travel destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Park Zoo Reynou on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from around 2,827 travelers.

The remarkable Limoges 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,596 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Eiffel Tower. This popular site is a valued lattice tower in Ile-de-France and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 visitors.

Another must-visit in Ile-de-France is the spectacular Louvre Museum. This outstanding art museum and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 260,788 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.

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!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Beaune and end your day in the city of Beaune, 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 Beaune is the amazing Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 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 Beaune. Beaune 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 Beaune that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Beaune is Le Bout du Monde. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 343 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Beaune, Le Bistrot du Coin 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 109 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Rest O Bar. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Beaune enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Beaune’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Barbizier. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 141 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and 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. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Fresque des Lyonnais.

This minor basilica has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,363 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 Lyon. Lyon 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 Lyon that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lyon is L Bar food & drink. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, Bouchon Tupin is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Institut Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 853 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lyon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Phantom of the Opera. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Black Forest Society. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 bar-goers.

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. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,560 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Musée Miniature et Cinéma.

This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,228 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 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 Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, L'Instant T 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 752 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Gard O Wine. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 323 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 La bonne mousse. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 428 bar-goers.

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 Toulouse 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.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Pont du Gard, a well-known arch bridge in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 29,439 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 Cité de Carcassonne your first stop. This popular fortress among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

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 Toulouse. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Toulouse, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bistroquet à la Une, one of the best restaurants in Toulouse. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,125 customers.

The George and Dragon is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. The George and Dragon is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,383 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at The London Town, another well-loved restaurant in Toulouse. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in France.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Toulouse, Melting Pot Pub. 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,364 bar goers.

Pub O'Clock is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Toulouse, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,139 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by The Four Monkeys, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,037 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 Toulouse.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in France.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Toulouse, consider a top-rated restaurant like Aux Pieds sous la Table. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 982 customers.

The Four Monkeys 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,037 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is The Winter Garden. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 864 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Toulouse.

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