Cheap 4-Day France Road Trip from Lille to Paris

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

Lille 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 Lille and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Jardin Vauban will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,615 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 Lille. An excellent example is the popular Rouge Barre. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Coffee Makers. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,041 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 Quai 38. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 714 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

3 Brasseurs Lille is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 7,866 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 Lille we recommend is Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde - Lille, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,501 customers.

La Capsule Lille is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,005 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 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 Lille and end your day in the city of Paris, 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 Lille is the amazing Old Stock Exchange. This travel destination is an exchange that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,694 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,588 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Lille is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 239,975 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Lille is the outstanding Gare Saint Sauveur. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,038 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Parc Barbieux. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,120 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Parc du Héron. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,412 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 Paris. Paris 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 Paris that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Paris is Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Paris, Le Bistrot Du Perigord 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 584 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Kitchen Galerie Bis. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Paris enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Paris’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit La Coupole. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,580 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Fumoir. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,606 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Mesturet as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Mesturet is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,547 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!

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 Paris and end your day in the city of Lille, 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 Louvre Museum. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 visitors. Up to 2,825,000 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Louvre Museum with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Champ de Mars. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 172,488 travelers, a visit to this well-known urban park and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Eiffel Tower. This lattice tower has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 visitors. In a single year, approximately 2,825,000 travelers include the unforgettable Eiffel Tower 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 Arc de Triomphe. This attraction, an amazing triumphal arch, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 travelers. As one of the top sights in Paris, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Arc de Triomphe attracts about 2,743,823 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 Lille. Lille 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 Lille that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lille is Restaurant Sébastopol. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 541 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lille, Estaminet Au Vieux De La Vieille is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,839 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Arrière Pays. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,498 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lille’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Quai Des Bananas. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,367 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Tir Na Nog. This popular bar in Lille has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,225 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Mousse Touch' as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Mousse Touch' is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 910 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 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Lille.

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 Lille is the remarkable Paris Gate. This city gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,178 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lille, consider a top-rated restaurant like Estaminet Chez La Vieille. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,295 customers.

Le Barbier qui fume Vieux Lille 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,860 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Wally's Coffee. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,816 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Lille.

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