Looking to visit Paris on a budget? You’re not alone. Paris is regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world, but that doesn’t mean you need to break the bank in order to enjoy it. There are tons of free things to enjoy around Paris, from gardens and flea markets to some of the city’s most beloved landmarks. Here are 25 of the best free things to do in Paris.
Our Parisian Honeymoon – Part One
I have a ton of upcoming Paris posts to share, but first, I wanted to recap our most recent trip and provide a little context for the posts to come. Dan and I previously visited Paris together in May 2016….
The Beauty of Notre Dame de Paris
August 2014: The wind whipped through our hair as we emerged onto the first level of Notre Dame Cathedral, stinging our eyes and soothing our overworked bodies. The climb to the Chimera Gallery, the walkway connecting the two towers of the…
La Vie Parisienne – Partie Deux
We awoke on our second day in Paris, showered from the night before and ready this time for the barrage of construction noise outside our window. We strolled through our adopted neighborhood, marveling at every perfect little detail, and stopped…
La Vie Parisienne – Partie Un
We made it. Paris, the city of lights, the city of love, whatever you want to call it. We’d made it at last, and nothing could bring us down. Dan and I had arrived in the city the night before,…
Arrival in Paris
Dan and I awoke on our final day in Chaumont, a mixture of excitement and dread churning our stomachs. We sat down to breakfast as usual, cleared the shower of our toiletries, and made sure there was no sock left…
48 Hours In Paris – Part II
Our second day in Paris was incredible and exhausting all at once. The soles of our feet ached from dashing around the city the day before, but we were lured from our warm beds by the promise of what lay…