Paris Blog Part 1
Paris….. One of my favorite cities in the world. For many, Paris is the trip of a lifetime and it can be a very expensive city without proper planning. First part of this blog is Paris on a budget.
Lets start with doing it on a budget…
Paris budget tips:
- Book with me to get the best value and the best deals. I have a list of the most affordable areas and hotels. Where you are close to the action but not staying in a rubbish hotel.
- Sightseeing. Visit attractions that are free. The first Sunday of every month has free museum entry. Purchase a Paris sightseeing pass from me before you go to save money.
- Use the Paris Pass. Paris is a big city. It can be challenging to plan an itinerary so let me do it for you before you go. I can book a hop on hop off buss or a river cruise. By allowing me to plan then you just have to turn up!
- Did you know some sights like the Louvre Museum require pre-booking. If I do your planning then you have nothing to do only show up.
- Don’t pay full price for tourist attractions when you can pre-book and save money.
- Avoid booking hotels outside the city center to avoid extra travel costs.
- ‘Une carafe d’eau s’il vous plait’ which means a jug of water please rather than pay for a bottle of water. It’s free.
- Wine is cheaper than coco cola.
- Look for happy hours as Paris loves this hour.
- Visit the Latin Quater for food in Paris. This area often has pre-fix meal plans which saves you a lot of money.
- Eric Kayer, L’As du Fallafel, Pitaya saveurs thai, Noodle Panda, La Droguerie, Ristorante Al Caratello and Paradis Marguerite are all excellant and affordable restaurants. See why you need me!
- Avoid restaurants close to tourist attractions.
- Lunch is cheaper than brunch or dinner.
- Do NOT pay for breakfast at your hotel. Get it in a cafe or on the run.
- Take the metro to avoid taxi’s. Taxi’s are so overpriced in Paris.
- A taxi from Charles De Gaulle is 55euro so book transfers through me to save money.
- Buy a Metro book rather than single tickets.
- Keep an eye out for pick picketers, string or bracelet scams, petition scams because Paris is full of scams.
- Learn basic French before you go and use google translate.
- Cheapest time to visit? December, January and February
