Cheap 4-Day France Road Trip from Metz traveling west to Dijon

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

Metz 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 Metz and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Jardin de l'esplanade de Metz will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,475 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 Metz. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Le Jardin de Bellevue. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Restaurant Quintessence. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 520 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 Heureux comme Alexandre. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,131 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Les BerThoM Metz is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,261 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Metz we recommend is Vivian's Pub Fairy, 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 1,067 customers.

Irish-Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 873 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 Metz and end your day in the city of Dijon, 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 Metz is the amazing Metz Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,783 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Centre Pompidou-Metz. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,478 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Metz is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 552,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Metz is the outstanding Zoo d'Amnéville. This zoo has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 15,712 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 Dijon. Dijon 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 Dijon that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Dijon is La Bourgogne. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,011 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Dijon, Les BerThoM Dijon 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 827 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is King Marcel Dijon. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Dijon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 775 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Dijon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit L'Antre II Mondes. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 763 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Flannery's. This popular bar in Dijon has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,181 bar-goers.

You can also go to L'Alsacien Dijon as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular L'Alsacien Dijon is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 931 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 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 Beaune and end your day in the city of Metz, 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 Park Bouzaise. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,309 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,805 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Beaune is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Beaune is the outstanding La Moutarderie Fallot. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,107 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 Metz. Metz 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 Metz that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Metz is Canada' Venture. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 944 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Metz, CHEZ BAPTISTE 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 731 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Au Coeur du Liban. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Metz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 688 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Metz’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit La Winstub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 975 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Aux Paraiges. This popular bar in Metz has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 928 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Bistrot de G as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Bistrot de G is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 659 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 Metz.

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 Metz is the remarkable Jean-Marie Pelt Gardens - Seille Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,632 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Metz, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Goulue. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Santa Maria 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 480 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Les Copains d'abord. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 537 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Metz.

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