Paris: Budget Travel Guide

Where are you going this year? In our opinion, the answer should always be Paris! Now that 2018 is here, you can start making your plans to visit the City of Light. In previous years, we’ve talked at length about the delicious reasons for visiting Paris, charmed you with sightseeing tips, and expounded on everything from » Read more

Congrats on making your way to Paris! Now that you’re here and settled in your hotel, it’s time to take part in one of the city’s favorite pastimes — eating. And there’s no need to empty your wallet trying to dine like Louis XVI. Parisians have mastered the art of exploring their city’s cuisine without » Read more

Previously on EuroCheapo, we’ve presented helpful itineraries for a one-day trip to Paris that takes you to the city’s main attractions and a two-day trip that also includes the Left Bank and Montmartre. We’ve also talked about how to spend your first day in Paris. For a three-day tour, you’ll have even more liberty to » Read more

Your first time in Paris can be stressful, to say the very least. In fact, there are many things we wish we had known before our first trip. Among the many stresses encountered when planning your Paris visit is anticipating the costs — how much is this trip really going to cost, and what can » Read more

Heading to Paris this August? We’ve been combing through the city’s hotel listings looking for the best remaining Paris hotel deals for the month, and have many to report! Here are our favorite seven hotels in the city center. All have high guest ratings (above 8.0), and all are equipped with private baths and rates » Read more

There are so many things to love about Paris. Near the top of my list? The many affordable hotels in the center of the city. During a trip in 2014, I booked a room at Hotel Tiquetonne, a cheap and charming treasure in the 2nd arrondissement that I absolutely adore. However, for my most recent visit in October, » Read more

Paris’ Seine River has flooded and risen to its highest point since 1982, expected to peak today at 21 feet. What does this mean for residents and for tourists visiting the city? Barriers have been erected along the Seine to hold water back, and the city’s two most famous art museums, the Louvre and Musée » Read more

Grab your canvas bags. It’s market day in Paris! While the supermarkets in Paris provide all the food necessary to survive, the outdoor markets offer more variety of fruits and vegetables, often at lower prices. It’s a weekly ritual for many Parisians, but there’s no reason that the casual tourist can’t stock up on a few snacks » Read more

Looking for something off the beaten path to add to your Paris itinerary? Easily accessible via public transportation from the city center, the surrounding region of Ile de France offers some interesting nooks and crannies relatively untouched by tourist crowds. With many appealing places only 20 to 40 minutes away from the center of Paris, » Read more

If you’re looking for a view of Paris that doesn’t involve bumping elbows with a lot of tourists — plus you like archaeology and French history — Saint Germain en Laye is worth a visit. It’s famous for a 2.4-kilometre stone terrace built in the late 1600s that allows onlookers to gaze over the Seine river valley » Read more

Paris usually takes a backseat to New York or Berlin when it comes to nightlife options. Things are a bit more relaxed in Paris, but the good news is that there’s no shortage of budget options, whether you’re in a party mood or looking for something a bit more sedate or cultural. We’ve shown you how » Read more

Got passion for fashion? Cuckoo for a steal? Join the club! Nothing gives me more pleasure than finding quality garb at a discount price. For years, I’ve celebrated bargain shopping in the City of de-Light, like there’s no tomorrow. Based on my experience, here are a few tips on how to experience a guilt-free shopping » Read more

It’s been a long year for Paris, but the city is exiting 2015 unified and looking to the future. I have never been prouder to call myself a Parisian. Moving forward towards 2016, we’ll turn the page and start over again, ready to take on annual occurrences and new experiences. And there are dozens of » Read more

Just a few days after the horrific attacks in Paris, tourism in the city is getting back on its feet. As of November 18th, major attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Luxembourg Gardens are operating as usual. Museums and monuments are for the most part open. Even Disneyland reopened today and is back to » Read more

In these difficult moments, we send our thoughts and well wishes to the people of France as they recover from last Friday’s tragic events in Paris. There truly is no other city like Paris. Spend a day guided by your whims, wandering its streets–you’re sure to experience a remarkable mix of sights, smells and sounds, » Read more

Whether you are tracing the steps of artists like Van Gogh and Picasso, reliving iconic scenes from the film Amélie, or searching for an unbeatable view of Paris from the Sacre Coeur basilica, Montmartre is a must for any visit. Incorporated into the city of Paris in the late 19th century, Montmartre was a district » Read more

Imagine if we could travel to the past and visit Paris for the first time again. The excitement, the newness, the culture shock — it’d be exhilarating! If I could do it all again, however, there are a few things I wish I had known that could have made my first Paris experience a little » Read more

Paris has finally resolved the padlock issue on one of its most iconic bridges. After several years of couples attaching their “love locks” to the Pont des Arts near the Louvre, City Hall has taken action to remove the metallic symbols of love. Today, deputy mayor Bruno Julliard announced that glass panels will replace the grills » Read more

So you’re feeling like you’ve mastered the “bonjours” and “mercis”? Maybe it’s time to kick it up a notch. Sometimes in Paris, hand signals don’t always work when you are shopping or dining in a café. We know the feeling when you want to say, “No, stop, please, I didn’t want the €65 box of » Read more

Now that the busy summer season has come and gone, the city is starting to settle back into its everyday rhythm. This means you’ll find the people of Paris scattered across lovely terraces around lunch time, stopping by for déjeuner à prix fixe. These meals, often a daily special or a traditional French dish, will be » Read more

Travelers are spoiled when there is constant sunshine in Paris, but when the weather turns to rain complete with lightning strikes, it gives a new meaning to the name “City of Light.” Walking or biking around Paris, however, can become a drag when the sky opens up and even the most prepared tourist may be » Read more

You’ve heard it all about Paris, but it’s time to set some things straight. Just because TripAdvisor or Uncle Chuck says something is one way doesn’t make it so. Here are eight myths to get out of your head before coming to Paris, in case they are still haunting you. 1. Parisians are rude to » Read more

While you’re on the beaten path in Paris, it’s best to know when you can hit it while it’s the least crowded. Maximize your sightseeing time with a few easy tips on when to visit the city’s most popular landmarks. Louvre Visit late on Wednesdays or Fridays If you must, go on Wednesday or Friday » Read more