Cheap 7-Day France Road Trip from Nice to Monaco, Marseille, and Avignon

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

Nice 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 Nice and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Albert I Garden will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,739 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 Nice. An excellent example is the popular Les Amoureux. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,622 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Chez Acchiardo. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,467 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 Les Sens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 920 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Wayne's Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,557 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 Nice we recommend is La Shounga, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,693 customers.

Les Distilleries Idéales is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,572 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 Nice and end your day in the city of Monaco, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nice is the amazing Castle Hill. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,646 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,225 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Nice is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nice is the outstanding Parc Phœnix. This tram stop has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 9,938 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Mercantour National Park. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,215 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 Monaco. Monaco 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 Monaco that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Monaco is Fairmont Monte Carlo. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,614 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Monaco, La Rascasse 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 1,566 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Steak 'n Shake Monaco. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Monaco enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,351 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Monaco’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,868 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Twiga. This popular bar in Monaco has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 506 bar-goers.

You can also go to Monaco Brewery as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Monaco Brewery is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,433 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.1 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 adventures in France, you’ll go deep into Monte Carlo, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the neighborhood’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the neighborhood's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Monte Carlo, and meet locals along the way!

Monte Carlo offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Monte Carlo. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 827 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Fairmont Monte Carlo. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Monte Carlo. Fairmont Monte Carlo has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 3,419 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Monte Carlo should also consider Novotel Monte-Carlo. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the neighborhood. Novotel Monte-Carlo has been rated by 4,103 guests with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Monte Carlo offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the neighborhood, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Monte Carlo the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the neighborhood offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding architectural structure, Monte Carlo Casino. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,883 visitors.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Monte Carlo prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to France. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Monte Carlo.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Monte Carlo, Beefbar Monaco. Locals enjoy eating at Beefbar Monaco for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 983 diners.

La Note Bleue serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 811 food lovers.

If you want more options, Avenue 31 is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Avenue 31 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 731 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Monte Carlo? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Monte Carlo after dinner. Locals recommend gerhard's café monaco, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 713 customers.

Quai des Artistes is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in France. Quai des Artistes has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 392 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Monte Carlo.

You might also want to cap the night off at l'Express, a fascinating bar that 339 customers have rated 4.4 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation 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 Marseille and end your day in the city of Marseille, 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 Marseille is the amazing Calanques National Park. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,632 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,436 travelers, a visit to this well-known church building and sightseeing spot in Marseille is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Marseille is the outstanding Marseille Cathedral. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,714 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 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 Marseille. Marseille 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 Marseille that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Marseille is L'Épuisette. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 830 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Marseille, Twist Avenue 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 618 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 614 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Marseille’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Les 3 Frères. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,017 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bistrot l’Horloge. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,794 bar-goers.

You can also go to O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular O'BRADY'S IRISH PUB is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,572 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!

Day 5 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 Montpellier and end your day in the hamlet of La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Avignon 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 Montpellier, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Comedy Square. The fantastic Comedy Square is a popular square and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,883 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible esplanade Charles de Gaulle, a well-known square in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.3 out of a 5 star-rating from 8,915 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Montpellier, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the hamlet of La Bégude de Vers-Pont-du-Gard.

Make Pont du Gard your first stop. This popular arch bridge among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 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 Avignon. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Avignon, 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 Avenio, one of the best restaurants in Avignon. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 655 customers.

Restaurant EAT is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Restaurant EAT is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 515 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Le Vintage, another well-loved restaurant in Avignon. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,980 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 Avignon, O'Collins's Irish 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,425 bar goers.

Le Carré du Palais is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Avignon, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,194 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Restaurant Bar à Vin Le 46, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 637 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday 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. You’ll start your day in Les Baux-de-Provence and end your day in the city of Nice, 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 Les Baux-de-Provence is the amazing Carrières des Lumières. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,791 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Château des Baux-de-Provence. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Les Baux-de-Provence 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 Nice. Nice 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 Nice that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nice is Le Galet. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,632 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nice, Peixes 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 1,157 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Frog. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nice enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,109 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nice’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Riviera & Tours. Rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 820 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Vingt4. This popular bar in Nice has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 453 bar-goers.

You can also go to Ma Nolan's Irish Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Ma Nolan's Irish Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,215 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.2 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 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Nice.

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 Nice is the remarkable Promenade du Paillon. This greenway and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,770 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Nice, consider a top-rated restaurant like L'antica. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Comptoir du Marché 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 658 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is le kawa. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 552 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Nice.

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