I took this exact same picture when I was in Montemartre - it brought back fond memories! I went to Paris with a tour group, but I would love to return and just spend my time doing exactly what I would like to do. You are so right about the fact that Paris has so many things to offer that are virtually free that you can totally enjoy yourself. I hope to return to Paris one day soon.
JulieG
· 1 year ago
Rick Steves' guidebooks (especially the France Behind the Back Door and the Paris City Guide) have some great walking tour ideas for Paris. I used the "Historic City" one, and it was great.
In terms of food, also consider markets. I stumbled across one which ran only two days a week, but the food was fabulous and much cheaper than anything you'd find in a restaurant or even a bakery. I got enough to last me for 2-3 meals for 11.50 euros. More information is on my trip journal, in this entry: http://geocities.com/yourstruly/05281050.html
Happy meandering!
Rick_Juliusson
· 1 year ago
Yes, yes yes to walking! My first time in Paris I caught the underground each day to a random destination, then just walked vaguely in the opposite direction all day, arriving back at the youth hostel exhausted each day. No maps, no plans, not even a check-list of Things I Have to See, yet i stumbled upon all of them. "Oh, there's the Eiffle Tower. Oh, there's the Champs d'Elyse. oh, there's..."
Riz Din
· 6 months ago
Thanks so much for this wonderful advice. Just booked free flights to Paris and I'll be leaving in a few days. This sounds like the perfect way to explore the city over a few days.
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In terms of food, also consider markets. I stumbled across one which ran only two days a week, but the food was fabulous and much cheaper than anything you'd find in a restaurant or even a bakery. I got enough to last me for 2-3 meals for 11.50 euros. More information is on my trip journal, in this entry: http://geocities.com/yourstruly/05281050.html
Happy meandering!
Riz