Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Lyon to Valence and Nimes
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Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 5-day road trip through France! Travel to Lyon, Valence, and Nimes with this cheap holiday package!
Explore France for less with this 5-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning parc de la Tête d'Or, the captivating Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across France and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Lyon, 1 night in Valence, and 1 night in Nimes.
This customizable and cheap France travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in France at the lowest price!
On arrival in Lyon, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in France. Explore the magnificent Place Bellecour to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Jardin de La Fontaine and take in its distinct atmosphere. France offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!
During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.
Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in France. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in France.
This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in France, like the stunning Palais des Papes. You'll visit the incredible Carrières des Lumières to make lasting memories. You'll also have the chance to admire the outstanding Pont du Gard up close.
Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 5-day road trip, you'll leave France happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.
This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 5-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 4 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in France with CDW insurance.
You can customize your France travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in France and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind France’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!
Booking this cheap holiday package in France offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.
So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in France with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to France fill up fast, so book your adventure today!
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Day 1 – Lyon - arrival day
Day 1 – Lyon - arrival day
- Lyon - Arrival day
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- Place Bellecour
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Lyon, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Lyon and begin your adventure in France.
Lyon 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 Lyon and get this road trip adventure rolling.
A trip to the amazing Place Bellecour will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 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 Lyon. An excellent example is the popular Bouchon Tupin. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.
Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is L'Institut Restaurant. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 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 Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.
L Bar food & drink is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,758 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 Lyon we recommend is Black Forest Society, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.
Kaffee Berlin is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,079 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in France!
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Day 2 – Caluire-et-Cuire, Vaulx-en-velin, Bron, and Valence
Day 2 – Caluire-et-Cuire, Vaulx-en-velin, Bron, and Valence
- Lyon
- Valence
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Drive 144 km, 2 hours 37 min
- iFLY Lyon
- Parc de la Tête d'Or
- Lyon Cathedral
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Grand Parc Miribel Jonage
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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 Caluire-et-Cuire and end your day in the city of Valence, 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 Caluire-et-Cuire is the amazing parc de la Tête d'Or. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 visitors.
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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Valence. Valence 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 Valence that offer delicious food to help keep you going.
Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Valence enjoy dining at this restaurant.
As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Valence’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!
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Day 3 – Avignon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Arles, and Nimes
Day 3 – Avignon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Arles, and Nimes
- Avignon
- Nîmes
- Arles
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Drive 214 km, 3 hours 31 min
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d'Avignon
- Carrières des Lumières
- Château des Baux-de-Provence
- Arles Amphitheatre
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Day 3 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 Avignon and end your day in the city of Les Baux-de-Provence.
Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Nimes 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 Avignon, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Palais des Papes. The fantastic Palais des Papes is a popular palace and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 36,931 travelers and draws around 616,210 visitors every year.
Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon), a well-known best-rated sightseeing destination in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.2 out of a 5 star-rating from 17,658 travelers.
Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Avignon, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Les Baux-de-Provence.
Make Carrières des Lumières your first stop. This popular top-tier point of interest among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in Les Baux-de-Provence is the outstanding Château des Baux-de-Provence. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 visitors, this remarkable must-see tourist destination and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.
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 Nimes. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Nimes, 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 The Bird, one of the best restaurants in Nimes. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 659 customers.
Restaurant Skab is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Restaurant Skab is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 diners.
Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Le Dé-K-Lé Bistrot Gourmand, another well-loved restaurant in Nimes. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 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 Nimes, O’Flaherty’s. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 bar goers.
Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Nimes, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 customers.
Alternatively, you can drop by Le Questel, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.
Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in France!
Experiences
Day 4 – La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, Sagriès, and Lyon
Day 4 – La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard, Sagriès, and Lyon
- Nîmes
- Lyon
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Drive 274 km, 3 hours 41 min
- Musée de la Romanité
- Jardin de La Fontaine
- Haribo Candy Museum
- Pont du Gard
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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 Nimes and end your day in the city of Lyon, 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 Nimes is the amazing Musée de la Romanité. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Up to 25,271 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Musée de la Romanité with your own eyes.
This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Jardin de La Fontaine. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Nimes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.
Another unforgettable sight in Nimes is the outstanding Haribo Candy Museum. This museum has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 17,011 visitors. In a single year, approximately 25,271 travelers include the unforgettable Haribo Candy Museum 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 Pont du Gard. This attraction, an amazing arch bridge, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 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 Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,459 customers.
When talking about the best restaurants in Lyon, Slake Coffee House 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 1,684 diners.
Another restaurant worth trying is Dam's Pub. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,373 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 Ninkasi Sans Souci. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.
Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Livestation DIY - Lyon. This popular bar in Lyon has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,452 bar-goers.
You can also go to Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,225 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!
Experiences
Day 5 – Lyon - departure day
Day 5 – Lyon - departure day
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- Fresque des Lyonnais
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Lyon.
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 Lyon is the remarkable Fresque des Lyonnais. This fresco and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,927 visitors.
If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lyon, consider a top-rated restaurant like Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.
Culina Hortus 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 781 customers.
Another popular restaurant you could check out is Vieille Canaille. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 839 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Lyon.
You’ll then say farewell to Lyon and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in France!
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