Paris is full of amazing sights and activities…but they can certainly add up cost wise. If you’re looking for something a little easier on the budget, consider one of these fun and free things to do in Paris.
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Paris is full of things to do, but if you’re looking for a less serious day of fun…Disneyland Paris is just a short train ride away.
While Paris offers countless things to see and do, sometimes you just need to get out of the city. Check out these incredible destinations that make great day trips from Paris.
Okay, so it isn’t exactly the Hogwarts Express, but being able to travel between Paris and London in little over 2 hours is pretty magical.
There’s nothing wrong with being a tourist. But, after a full itinerary of rushing between museums and attractions, sometimes you just need to slow down a little bit. Here are some great ideas for slower activities that still give you a great feel for the city and culture of Paris.
Cemeteries can be spooky, but they can also be beautiful…and the Paris cemeteries are no exception. Take a walk through one of these incredible green spaces for a great break from your hectic touring schedule. You might even meet a few famous (departed) people along the way!
One of my favorite ways to discover a city is on foot! This self-guided walking tour of Paris will take you from the Luxembourg Gardens along the Seine to the Eiffel tower.
The idea of using the metro in Paris can be a bit daunting for tourists, especially ones that come from an area where public transportation is scarce or who aren’t confident in their French language skills. But don’t be intimidated! Using the metro is super easy and inexpensive. Here are some basics to get you started.
Did you know that the Phantom of the Opera was based off a real accident at an opera house in Paris? In 1896, a counterweight for the grand chandelier in the Palais Garnier broke free and fell, killing a worker in the process. That incident and the theater itself served as inspiration for Gaston Leroux’s Phantom of the Opera (and the subsequent Broadway adaptation by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
When you start planning your Paris itinerary, one of the first things you’re going to encounter are ads for multi-attraction passes. What are these passes and could they be right for you?