Hi beautravelers! 😀
I’m pretty sure there must be at least one in probably two or three travelers that has Paris in their bucket list. Raise your hand if you’re one of them!
Now, you probably know that Paris is a city that is quite known for its glam long before the luxury Paris Saint Germain brought in the world of football. Long before PSG, we know Paris for the infamous Eiffel Tower. Maybe some of you would dream of a honeymoon in the city, where people claim to be one of the most romantic cities in the world.
Apart from everything, some broke peasants (i.e. good ol’ me) will find Paris as expensive. It’s like, to come over to the capital city of France, you probably need loads of money to spend for your travel.
Worry not, thanks to Lena from Salut from Paris, as for this week’s What You Could Get In The City For $10, we will talk about what you can do in Paris for $10. So, what is it? Check this one out!
Yes, you can still get on-budget traveling in Paris!
Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and visiting on a budget can be really challenging. Especially if your wallet isn’t filled with more than €8.13 – that’s what your dollars are worth in Euro. 😉
While this small budget is not granting you access to anything really as it might be not sufficient for Paris metro, this shouldn’t be a bummer though. Paris has a lot of excellent sights that are admission-free and that allow you to spend your travel funds on food instead! 😀
You best start your Paris on-a-budget day around Montmartre with a croissant for breakfast. This well-invested €1.20 is granting you the true French experience, especially if you enjoy it from the stairs in front of Sacre Coeur with a view over Paris.
Next, you should head over to the Tuileries and the Louvre. If you really want to visit the museum, schedule your trip for low season and the first Sunday of the month: many museums are free on this day.
On all the other days, you can still enjoy a nice walk through the park and take a picture from the famous pyramids at the Louvre.
From the Louvre, it’s just a short walk over to the Marais. While the cobblestoned streets and old houses are absolutely worth a visit, you also can have the best falafel of Paris in this area!
Don’t get put off by the long queues at the “L’as du Falafel” in the Rue des Rosiers, the service is super quick and you get an excellent (vegetarian) meal for €6.
Alternatively, you can get a classic Jambon-Fromage Sandwich (ham and cheese filled baguette) from a boulangerie (bakery) for less than €3 and have a crêpe with butter and sugar for dessert. This sweet and yummy treat costs around €2.5 and you can buy it basically on every Parisian corner.
The Marais is just a short walk away from the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, that you can visit for free!
From there, just cross the Seine and find yourself in front of the world’s most famous bookstore: Shakespeare and Company.
It’s not only a unique place to visit, but the author reading sessions that are held frequently are also very convenient for a small budget traveler – they are free and so is the glass of wine afterwards. 🙂
If you’re visiting in the summer, you best invest your remaining €1 in a bottle of beer from the supermarket and do it like locals: have a seat at the Seine and enjoy the evening in the beautiful Parisian setting.
Contributor: Lena from Salut from Paris
A thirty-something German expat who is living in Paris for more than a decade. Lena is not only in love with Paris, she is also a great travel enthusiast. When traveling alone or with her family, she tries to explore places off the beaten path to discover cities from a rather local perspective. Knowing how difficult it can be to get insider knowledge, she created a blog to share her local tips and know-how of Paris – be it regarding accommodation, sights, budget travel, off-beat locations and restaurants.
Also read: Places to Visit in Paris in 3 Days beyond the Eiffel Tower
Sounds like an incredible trip. And those are such great deals.
Visiting Paris would be amazing! So happy to hear that is is possible on a budget too!
My husband and I are planning a trip to Paris for next summer. I have to see the bookstore and so many other things too.
What a great way to spend your $10 is Paris. I agree the place is vey expensive, I used to go once a month when I was younger, so I have spent alot of my pennies there 🙂 x
A crepe sounds delicious! I would love to get to visit someday.
I guess I can’t disagree with prioritising food for my $10 while in Paris! Great tips to make a simple but charming day!
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