Monday 11 July 2011

Things to Do For Free in Paris


If you are travelling to Paris on a small budget there are plenty of things that you can do around the city for free of charge. Below is a brief guide to some of the things you csan do for free.

Visit Le Louvre

Le Louvre is a world famous museum is one of the most popular attractions in the city, and if you plan your visit for the first Sunday of each month you can enter for free. Under 25s can also gain free access on Friday evenings.

Take a picnic under the Eiffel Tower
Climbing the Eiffel Tower itself has an associated cost, but one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower is from underneath the tower. There is a significant park area underneath the tower where you can enjoy a picnic looking up at the tower and enjoying the rest of the surrounding scenery.
Notre dame Cathedral
Entrance into the Notre Dame cathedral itself is free, so you enjoy the fabulous designs and famous windows from the inside. You will have to pay to enter certain sections of the cathedral, but you can gain an overall feel for the place from the free sections.
Visit a Park
Paris has an abundance of parks, including the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Park André Citroën, both of which are great to walk around and enjoy the scenery. You can explore the statues or maybe even take in one of the impromptu musical performances.

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