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Paris on a budget 💅🏽
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items For travelers wanting to see the world without spending more money than necessary, here’s a list curated just for you ✨
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4 the foodies
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4 the foodies
eat good food for the low 😌
Bouillons were created to offer nourishing, family-friendly cuisine at very low prices - and the prices are indeed ✨LOW✨. I paid $18 in total for escargot (split between me and my 2 friends), a cappuccino and a perfectly cooked duck with roasted pota...
Bouillon Julien
where else can you find a delicious warm meal for only €6?!? It’s sooo good. technically I think it’s classified under “fast food” so it’s definitely on the casual side but absolutely worth it. went twice in two days. lol
Asia Gourmets
Perfect lil breakfast or lunch meal for the ✨low ✨ €12 includes cappuccino, orange juice, croissant, eggs, salad & bacon.
Aux Ours
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it’s giving nature, it’s giving art, it’s giving money [not] spent
Gorgeous!! Go with a friend, go on a date, or go by yourself ~ you’ll have a great time ❤️ there’s history and art, tennis matches, people playing music, chairs for relaxation, public bathrooms, and of course flowers. I love this place so much!
Jardin du Luxembourg
For the book lovers & laptop users ~ the library is perfect. It’s filled with art and there’s elements to it that feels like a museum. Free to the public ✨ keep in mind there’s multiple BNF libraries to check out, but richelieu is my fave!
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu
Gorgeous church that is so high up you can see practically the entire city - including the Eiffel Tower. I highly suggest going at night ~ bring some wine, some music, and enjoy ✨ also you’ll definitely get your steps in so maybe bring some water too...
Stairs + Basilique Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre
get you a bottle of wine, some sunscreen, maybe a card game or a good ole book, and voila ✨ such a fun, relaxing activity that costs u nothing
La Seine, cœur battant de Paris
save yourself €20 and get free entrance to one of my favorite museums by going :
1) the first Sunday of the month
2) a Thursday after 4pm
3) after 5:00 PM from May to September
Musée Picasso Paris
both historical and beautiful. this cemetery is home to some Black literary greats including Richard Wright (87th division), Rene baran (11th) and Victor Séjour (15th)
highly recommending this place ✨
au cimetière du Père-Lachaise
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tips n tricks to $aving
Ok THIS !! right here !! Is a game changer. €31 for a week pass with unlimited access on the train, bus, and even the RER (airport!). It’s literally so worth it but you will have to go through a little obstacle course to get it ~ here’s how:
First t...
Passe Navigo : le passe personnel des voyageurs réguliers
literally what Airbnb was supposed to be: equitable & community-based!!
u can find GREAT short term sublets instead of hotels or using Airbnb. The cute kitchen pic is literally a photo from the sublet I rented ~ $1500 for 3 weeks. that’s a week ...
Listings Project
10/10!!! booked my mom a massage after her 7 hour flight and she was, well, in Heaven 🤩
no but seriously it’s great AND they offer happy hour specials, I paid €75 for an hour massage. Pretty good if I do say so myself!
Heaven Massage Paris
I stayed in here approximately 2 nights for €140. Was it the Parisian hotel of my dreams? Absolutely not, but was it clean, safe, with a friendly staff? 100% yes! It’s in the center of 18th, in a really cute neighborhood with a metro right around the...
Hôtel Avenir Jonquière
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Stylish, lightweight and comfortable ! Perfect day time to night time shoe in variety of colors. Perfect for Paris imo
Kobarah
Whether you’re traveling through the airport, wanna go on a run through a Parisian park, or it’s you take a day trip to 15 the palace of marseille, this shoe will support you !
Walking + Running: Salomon
For someone like me who got her phone stolen the first day this is a great tool. Usually as travelers we’re so excited we’re not paying attention to our surroundings as much + jet lag. This case takes the pressure away from
Crossbody phone + wallet case for iPhone 13/14