Whether you desire romance, cuisine or exceptional art, Paris is a feast for all the senses. Exploring France's capital of love is not just an adventure for the well to do. Students and discount travel enthusiasts can also indulge in this beautiful city with just a few budgetary considerations.
Discount tickets to Paris are best sought online. No additional savings can be found by buying directly from the airlines. StudentUniverse offers additional savings to students and to younger travelers. Be vigilant in your search for cheap tickets and you will be rewarded with extra money to spend during your trip.
Finding discount accommodations in Paris can be a challenge. Many budget hotels charge for the use of the showers, so if you bathe daily, consider that as an additional cost factor when choosing a place to stay. Traveling with someone with whom you can share a bed can lead to big savings for cheap accommodations in Paris. Youth hostels have free showers and free breakfast, but frequently limit the number of nights you can stay there to three. Book ahead to make sure you have a discount bed when you arrive.
If you intend to visit quite a few of the sites of Paris, it is economically advisable to purchase a Museums-Monuments Card. It's valid for entry in more than fifty venues in Paris including the Louvre and an additional twenty venues in the Ile de France. Best of all, it allows you to skip to the front of the line at some of Paris' most popular attractions.
Dinning is a way of life in Paris, but can frequently put a budget travel enthusiast in danger of blowing a meager allowance. Try stocking up on cheese, bread, pastry, fruit and vegetables, then eating picnic style in a park. Be aware that many food shops are closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays. If budget and volume take priority over taste, consider the cheap dinning options at University restaurants. Additional discounts are offered for those bearing student and youth cards.
Dreams of Paris can come true for even the most meager of budget travelers. A thorough quest for cheap tickets to France is the first step. Also, keeping to a strict food budget and relentlessly planning ahead for discount hotels and other budget accommodations will see you on your way to the most romantic city in Europe and maybe even the world. Here some other cheap travel tips for other countries:
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