Paris is one of the most popular – and most expensive – European destinations.
Luckily, like most big cities, you’ll never find yourself short of free things to do. Here are just some of the Parisian experiences that can be gained without a single euro being spent.
1. Take advantage of free days
While some museums and art galleries are free all year round, many – including some of the city’s most famous attractions – are not. Time your trip with the first Sunday of the month, though, and you’ll be able to get into many of the city’s most popular (and pricey) museums, monuments and art galleries for free, from the Louvre to the Musee d’Orsay. Information on which museums are free when can be found here.
2. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle
Every night at sunset, the world’s most famous landmark lights up like a Christmas tree. Get there while there’s still daylight enough to take the obligatory tourist photos, treat yourself to a €2 bottle of wine and some picnic food if you feel like splashing out, then sit back and enjoy the festival atmosphere that overtakes the gardens as evening falls.
3. Take in the views from Montmartre
Forget about paying to go up the Eiffel Tower; instead, climb up to Montmartre. Perched atop the capital’s highest hill, Montmartre’s cobbled streets and dimly lit streets have a twee, village-y charm, and gleaming white Sacre Coeur has stunning views out across the city. Pop into the church during the day, then sit on the steps as the sun begins to set and soak up the atmosphere.
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