Paris travel
Paris travel guide: Paris on a budget by Joshua Thorpe
Although normally associated with visions of grandeur and
high society, at times of tightly stretched credit cards a
trip to Paris doesn’t have to cost the earth.
Accommodation Paris is often the biggest stumbling block and
choosing an economical yet comfortable option can be really
tricky. Paris apartments not only give you the opportunity
to ‘live like a Parisian’ but also often work out much
more economically than a hotel or guesthouse.
Sights and attractions on a shoestring: For a spectacular
view of the city climb up the stairs of the northern tower
of Notre Dame cathedral, ogle at the lurid yet strangely
appealing gargoyles then take in the spectacular Parisian
vista from above. What’s more the cathedral is one of the
few major attractions of the city which is free to enter.
Les Tuileries is Catherine de Medici’s magnificent park
and most centrally located green space in Paris. This
expansive collection of formal gardens, sweeping paths and
even one or two galleries connects the Louvre with Place de
la Concorde, bordering the Seine. There are various
sculptures located sporadically around the gardens and L’Orangerie
museum, housing works by Cézanne, Matisse, Renoir, is well
worth a visit especially if you are fortunate enough to time
your visit with the first Sunday of the month when entry is
free.
Eating out every day in Paris can be an expensive affair but
a baguette in the park can be equally enjoyable on a fine
sunny day. Why not pick up a sublime poulet baguette from
the Brioche Dorée boulangerie chain, found all over the
city, and take it to the Jardin du Luxembourg (Le Luco).
This “people’s park” is frequented by great numbers of
students, families and boules-playing retired locals alike,
and provides a delightful lunchtime spectacle. Paris’
largest park is also the ideal place for children with an
enclosed play area, marionette shows and other attractions
to keep them out of trouble.
On a Sunday morning, there is no better pleasure than a
meander down the Rue du Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement
to the home of Paris’ most famous pedestrianised street
and street market. Indulge your senses in the divine
flavours and appetizing of stall after stall of cheeses,
meat and fresh fruit and vegetables. I challenge you to
resist! Depending on the time of the day, this is a great
district to treat yourself to a very reasonably priced
brunch or lunch in a range of bistros and restaurants from
all corners of the globe. Just take your pick!
To save on transport costs, if you are staying in Paris for
a week or more it is worth investing in a Carte Orange, a
photographic metro pass which allows you unlimited access to
city transport for around 16 euros for zones one and two,
depending on the location of your Paris apartments.
Alternatively one day tickets work out economically if you
intend to use the transport system frequently.
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