There's a misconception among people that visiting the beautiful city of Paris can't be done on a budget. However, even though it's the world centre for fashion and designer boutiques, Paris doesn't have to be expensive!
Here's a guide for twenty cheap (or even free!) things to do in Paris, France:
Here's a guide for twenty cheap (or even free!) things to do in Paris, France:
1. Arc De Triomphe
Free to look at or pay €8 to climb to the top. Free if you're under 25 and live in the EU.
2. Champs-Élysées
Take a stroll and window shop down one of Paris' most famous avenues.
Take a stroll and window shop down one of Paris' most famous avenues.
3. Trocadero Gardens & Champ de Mars
Have a picnic in the gardens surrounding the Eiffel Tower.
Have a picnic in the gardens surrounding the Eiffel Tower.
4. River Seine
Take a walk along the river's banks.
Take a walk along the river's banks.
5. Notre Dame Cathedral
Visits are completely free to the public.
Visits are completely free to the public.
6. The Louvre
Go and see the Mona Lisa and other pieces of artwork. Free to enter if you're under 25 and live in the EU or a ticket is €15 per adult.
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Go and see the Mona Lisa and other pieces of artwork. Free to enter if you're under 25 and live in the EU or a ticket is €15 per adult.
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7. Eat crepes
Savoury or sweet, find a cafe to relax in for a few hours.
Savoury or sweet, find a cafe to relax in for a few hours.
8. Luxembourg Gardens
These gardens are so picturesque and well worth a visit. The grounds are free to enter and the perfect place to people-watch.
These gardens are so picturesque and well worth a visit. The grounds are free to enter and the perfect place to people-watch.
9. Find a love lock bridge
Although the Ponte de Arts bridge has recently had all of its locks removed, there are still other love lock bridges scattered around the city, including Pont de l'Archevêché.
Although the Ponte de Arts bridge has recently had all of its locks removed, there are still other love lock bridges scattered around the city, including Pont de l'Archevêché.
10. Shakespeare & Company Bookshop
The most famous bookshop in Paris.
11. See the Eiffel Tower lights
Although it's not free to climb up the Eiffel Tower, it doesn't cost a penny to admire it from afar. Find a spot to watch it light up at 10pm and 11pm.
The most famous bookshop in Paris.
11. See the Eiffel Tower lights
Although it's not free to climb up the Eiffel Tower, it doesn't cost a penny to admire it from afar. Find a spot to watch it light up at 10pm and 11pm.
12. Canal St. Martin
Take a stroll and a picnic to escape the crowds.
Take a stroll and a picnic to escape the crowds.
13. Eat sandwiches
Not quite free but far cheaper than eating out at a restaurant. Buy some sandwiches or a fresh baguette from a nearby shop and eat by the River Seine.
Not quite free but far cheaper than eating out at a restaurant. Buy some sandwiches or a fresh baguette from a nearby shop and eat by the River Seine.
12. Sacre-Coeur Basilica
It's free to enter or pay a little to go up inside the dome.
It's free to enter or pay a little to go up inside the dome.
13. Centre Pompidou
Go and view the modern art, and the building itself is pretty impressive from the outside. Tickets are free for people aged under 25 living in the EU.
Go and view the modern art, and the building itself is pretty impressive from the outside. Tickets are free for people aged under 25 living in the EU.
14. Saint Chapelle
Head straight up to the first floor, the stained glass truly is breathtaking.
Head straight up to the first floor, the stained glass truly is breathtaking.
15. Ile De La Cite
Stroll through the market which is full of small shops and stalls.
Stroll through the market which is full of small shops and stalls.
16. Pere Lachaise Cemetery
The largest cemetery in Paris and home to Oscar Wilde's grave.
The largest cemetery in Paris and home to Oscar Wilde's grave.
17. Go up the Eiffel Tower - Either pre-book tickets online beforehand or prepare to queue. If you don't want to do either, go up at 11pm and you'll only spend about 15 minutes waiting.
18. Eat croissants
A given for a weekend in Paris.
What is your favourite free thing to do in Paris?
A given for a weekend in Paris.
What is your favourite free thing to do in Paris?
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