Cheap 4-Day France Road Trip from Lille traveling east to Reims

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 Restaurant Sébastopol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 541 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Quai 38 is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 714 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Lille we recommend is 3 Brasseurs Lille, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,866 customers.

Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde - Lille is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,501 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 Reims, 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 La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,981 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 Reims. Reims 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 Reims that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Reims is L’Édito. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,138 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Reims, Le Tablier Reims 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 2,407 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Harold Le Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Reims enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,069 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Reims’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Dropkick bar. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 738 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Au Fût et à mesure. This popular bar in Reims has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 532 bar-goers.

You can also go to BiBoViNo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular BiBoViNo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 116 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 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Reims and the enchanting Charleville-Mézières, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Reims and end the day in Charleville-Mézières, 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 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.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable place Ducale. This popular site is a valued square in Charleville-Mézières and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,265 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.

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

Estaminet Au Vieux De La Vieille is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,839 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Lille is L'Arrière Pays, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,498 customers.

Estaminet Chez La Vieille offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Lille. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,295 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 Lille’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

La Capsule Lille is an excellent example of a great bar in Lille offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,005 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Quai Des Bananas, another of locals’ go-to bars in Lille. Quai Des Bananas is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,367 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Tir Na Nog is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Lille. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,225 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!

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 Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 3,191 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lille, consider a top-rated restaurant like Le Barbier qui fume Vieux Lille. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,860 customers.

Wally's Coffee 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 1,816 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Bierbuik. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,764 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!