Question of the week: Can you recommend an affordable weekend getaway "Paris -
If done correctly and in advance, Paris can be surprisingly inexpensive. Look for cheap Eurostar tickets - you can go round-trip for under £120 if you plan in advance, and it takes you from the centre of London to the centre of Paris - no need to budget time or money for airport transfers. There are no checks on what you can bring, or how much, so no paying for checking bags if you want to bring liquids...
Look for a cheap bed, but in the centre of town - hostels are a good bet, but try to book somewhere in the area you want to *end up* in the evening - no travel cost (or worry) at the end of a night out. Just roll into bed!
Eat like a student - and there are plenty in Paris. The Rue St. Severin has a lot of restaurants that serve three-course set menus for 10 Euros, and lots of cafes have sandwiches for not a lot of money. As the weather warms up, picnic in the parks!
Look for free things to do! Notre Dame, and many other churches, are free to visit. The parks are beautiful (and also free!) and people-watching is always a cheap thrill! If you must visit a certain attraction, check online to see if it has a free opening day - lots of places do!
Hope this inspires you to head to the City of Lights!"- Kris
* Photo by Jay364, used under Creative Commons, with thanks.
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