Paris represents a fantastic holiday destination for the whole family. Parents can contemplate the magnificent attractions, while children can also enjoy discovering the bustling atmosphere of the City of Light. A family holiday in Paris is also the right option for those with a reduced budget. For a bridge or a week in Paris, together with the family, does not have to leave expensive. In fact, it can be very affordable if you know how to discover the city without spending too much money.

In this article we will advise you on how to save during a family trip to Paris, covering topics from accommodation to travel, visits and without forgetting about shopping!

Visit In Paris:

Paris is known worldwide for its romanticism and this is confirmed by any guide on this beautiful metropolitan city, it is also the fifth-largest city on the European continent. It is a resplendent city that evokes romanticism, its Gothic architecture and its monuments are a plausible example of it. Anyone visiting the city will not be indifferent. Its museums and historic buildings are worth a visit in Paris, but also its luxurious streets full of shops of large international firms or its many parks and famous neighborhoods with endless brasseries, patisseries, and bombontry shops. One day will not be enough to discover everything that this city has to offer its visitors, there are countless possibilities to organize organized excursions and tours through different neighborhoods and outskirts, one being able to approach one, for example, Euro Disney or Versailles. Address: France Continue reading

Means of Transport to Paris and within the City

Once the accommodation is booked, it is time to compare the means of transport that will take you to Paris. If you travel in Europe, airlines are not always the cheapest. You can rent a car, but parking in the center can be quite expensive. The greenest alternative is the train. High-speed trains such as Thalys, TGV or Eurostar depart from many important European stations and will take you to Paris offering a fast and comfortable trip. If your flight arrives directly in Paris, do not get in the first taxi to get to your accommodation. Read this article to learn more affordable ways to get to your apartment from Paris airports.

Visits within Paris

The best way to see Paris at no cost is to go for a walk and lose yourself in the city. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter and surprise yourself with the findings at each corner. Visit some of the wonderful bridges or plazas, such as Plaza Georges Pompidou, where children can enjoy free outdoor shows performed by street performers. Continue to Montmartre where, from the stairs of Sacré Coeur, you will see the best views of Paris. Montmartre is also a wonderful area to explore, as you can see on this Montmartre tour.

If you plan to visit some of the city’s best-known attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower or take a boat trip on the Seine, try to locate some discount vouchers online before starting your trip.

Shopping at Affordable Prices in Paris

In almost any district of the city, you will have the opportunity to find the famous Puces (flea markets) or Fripes (rags, also called vintage clothing stores). They are the most convenient places to choose original souvenirs and decorative objects for your own home. If you also want to know the tourist shops, we suggest you visit Barbes near Montmartre and Moulin Rouge. It is the place where you can find souvenirs at cheaper prices than in the shops of Rue du Rivoli.

Apart from the object markets, the city boasts fabulous food markets. Indoors or outdoors, they offer fresh products such as bread, meat, fish, cheese, and vegetables at much more reasonable prices. In these local markets, you can often discover excellent wines of local production at a good price. Check our Withlocals list of the best food markets in Paris, classified by location.

Paris and Family Meals

After an exploration of the fresh produce markets of Paris, you will arrive at your accommodation with enough fresh products to prepare delicious dishes. In the fully equipped kitchen, you will have enough space to prepare your own breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

If at any time you do not feel like cooking, in Paris you have at your disposal a wide variety of alternatives to eat at affordable prices. The city has many places to snack crepes, kebab, or falafel, among others at affordable prices. You can also try one of several local restaurants with fixed price menus. When enjoying a more consistent lunch, for dinner you can choose something light like a soup accompanied by the baguette. One last tip would be, in restaurants, to always ask for tap water instead of bottled water, since it is drinkable and completely free, for more visit Withlocals “www.withlocals.com”!