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Parisian tip: go to the little streets on the side of the main thoroughfares. For example, a jambon-beurre sandwich (classical sandwich for parisian workers) costs almost €4 in the bakeries on rue Saint Antoine (a main street, a direct route between Bastille and Châtelet, which is very popular with tourists). The same sandwich in the little streets off rue Saint Antoine costs €2.5 and tastes better. In Paris, there are large avenues, large streets (built by Haussmann) and, starting from these large avenues, very small streets (those dating back to the Middle Ages). Products are always cheaper in the small streets (except in the hyper-tourist areas, where it's expensive everywhere). Welcome in my beautiful city !

I was in Paris last July and stayed in the airbnb in the outskirts of the Marais area. The landlady asked me if I was going out to have lunch, and said: Don't go into Marais, too touristy and too expensive, go towards Bastille, same quality and lower prices. I appreciated her advice.

@eddieg6436

2 ай бұрын

……but it’s NOT the Marais!!! 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔

@user-ee4ql2re8f

2 ай бұрын

@@eddieg6436 what's not the Marais

@Ricci-in6nz

2 ай бұрын

Where did u stay please ? Thx ❤

@shinyshinythings

2 ай бұрын

I hope you didn’t totally skip the Marais if you were staying so close, it’s pretty interesting, and there are some great, affordable places to eat (a couple of our personal favorites are TranTranZai Asian noodle house and Galice Burger Grill (hamburgers made with Galician beef from Spain).

@user-ee4ql2re8f

2 ай бұрын

@@shinyshinythings not at all, I just found the landlady's advice quite funny. I liked Babka Zana for the lunch stuff and L'As de Falafel.

I spent three months in Paris last year. Travelled by train all over France using Paris as a base.Wasn't budgeting, just did whatever I wanted. The cost was USD10k. Loved it. Extremely easy to travel within France. Walked everywhere in Paris. I found the people to be very polite everywhere I went.

Last July while in Paris, I stayed in a Airbnb flat that was very reasonable. The only tour I did was Versailles. I didn't go out to any restaurants. I walked all over the place and really enjoyed myself without spending any money. I'm going back again in a couple months

In 2013 we stayed in an apartment in the Marais district (4 adults). It wasn’t super posh and one of the beds was a couch bed but we had all we needed. A small kitchen, separate bathroom, one separate double bedroom and a living area which doubled as a bedroom at night. All perfectly adequate and comfortable. No lift, 2 flights of stairs, and wi-fi available (although we couldn’t get it to work!). It was clean and pleasant and less than a stone’s throw from the corner of Plâce des Vosges! At 750 euros (total) for 5 days we were super happy with it. Stayed there in 2010 as well but sadly I think it has since closed.

My husband and I just returned from Paris, best tour and worth the money was Vincent's tour!!! We were the Bi racial couple and proud to say my husband is telling everyone that a real Parisian chef taught him about wine!!! I just added up our trip. for 2 of us we spent 5200.00, we stayed for 1200 at a bed and breakfast by Arch de T. Our room was beautiful with large windows but it was 4 flights of stairs, our flight was through Google at 800.00 a piece round trip purchased on a Thursday at 11am. we used the metro, but it did take a day to figure it out, and it gets VERY crowded. Learn enough French to speak to a driver, with Les Frenchies advice we ate at quiet off the path restaurants are meals were excellent we also shopped at Monop! Our biggest expense was the spa treatment's around Paris we did. We did chocolate for family souvenirs. We have decided to come back again in the off season February because Paris seems like a great vacation in cold weather, and less busy...BTW we couldn't have done this vacation with LEs Frenchies guidance they are worth binge watching ❤❤

@jbloveday9538

2 ай бұрын

Euros?

@rubynugent2131

Ай бұрын

Is the 5200 Euros or dollars? You didn’t indicate.

@HanNguyen-vb3eo

Ай бұрын

What a novel 😢😢😢

@plovenmark6424

Ай бұрын

My disappointment when traveling off season in Paris was how short the daylight was. For me, I would not do that again.

Just got back from a full week in Paris. I am not a money person, and had a wonderful, full and memorable time. I absorbed the gardens and city, hit a few museums, went to a couple concerts, and got around the city via Navigo pass. I used your guide for vegetarian spots too. Thanks.

I’ve been to Paris 3 times in the last year , I’ve always gone midweek and outside of the summer / European school holidays. Stayed in very comfortable hotels right next to metros (100 euros a night ) ate in bakeries / cafes / lunch formulas use the bus / metro (50 euros a day)

@hammalamiri12

2 ай бұрын

On a side note; I’ve also been to Lyon twice in the last 6 months - highly underrated city and quite affordable for Western Europe :)

@MikeJackson1955

2 ай бұрын

@@hammalamiri12 Agree!

@wandalynch1780

2 ай бұрын

Hello! What hotels did you like the most? I would like hire recommendations.

@frenchprint

2 ай бұрын

​@@hammalamiri12 glad you enjoyed your stays here! Lyon is a gem!

On our last trip to Europe we visited France, England, and Ireland. France was by far the least expensive. Absolutely loved it.

We came back a week ago. We saved up and it was the best experience ever! Stayed at Hotel le Cardinal, ate at a couple restaurants, ate mostly at boulangeries, paid to go to the Louvre and Hotel des Invalides, saw other attractions for free, Ubered back to our hotel after walking all day, stayed at the Marriott outside of Disneyland Paris for 5 days and went to DLP for 4 days. Bought groceries and went to an artisan boulangerie nearby. It was only slightly more expensive of a trip compared to what we spend on other vacations. It was amazing! It was so fun to eat our way around Paris ❤️

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@WavyCurlyGina

2 ай бұрын

Thanks to the Les Frenchies and the FB group for all the invaluable tips and tricks! ❤

Perfect timing, I keep telling folks it's not so expensive to travel to fantastic places like Paris. Now I have a video for them 🙂

I am in Paris right now and thanks to your videos, tips, and suggestions I am having an AMAZING trip. This city is beautify and the people are so kind

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

We're so happy to hear that. Our commitment is that people feel prepared and confident when traveling here ♡

🇫🇷🌹Paris is the one place I stay consistently at Airbnbs which offer more space and a kitchen at very reasonable prices. Its wonderful to feel I'm living, if temporarily, in a Paris neighborhood. Also no banging doors day and night, noise from hotel corridors and teeny tiny rooms at high prices. To get the best Airbnb I book 6 months in advance.

@memyself2247

15 күн бұрын

Hi ... which neighborhood did you stay in ?? I'm looking for a less touristy with great night life for couples.

@REMPLACEMENT-TV-2

9 күн бұрын

@@memyself2247 safe nightlife = touristy areas

@isegard2957

9 күн бұрын

@@memyself2247 try 10 or 11th paris district. There are less tourists there and overall safer and better than 20th despite it being one of cheapest

A couple points to add: 1. A taxi from CDG is a fixed price, but make sure you follow the sign to the end - there are people offering taxis along the way and they are not affiliated with CDG 2. If you're on a budget, the supermarket, or a small artisan store, isn't a bad option. Wine, bread, meats, cheese, etc....take them to Saule Pleureur de la Pointe to relax on the Seine and take in the views (lots of couples there at night too drinking wine and locking lips) 3. If you want a "fanny pack" but don't want the look, Spibelt makes a sleek one for runners that stretches. I've had the same one for almost a decade and I use it for travel and festivals 4. If you opt for a cruise on the Seine, go at night - it's cooler and you'll get to see the Eiffel Tower lit up at night 5. Find a nice cafe and chat it up with a local - they might give you some excellent recommendations

Love Paris for the food and the people! Yes I find everyone is kind, especially when enjoying food. We all love to share great finds for good fun and food. Thank you 🙏

What a superb video! Thanks so much Colleen and Antoine ! You have covered everything and what a great reference source. I hope a suggestion is not offensive: I will book in to a moderate bed and breakfast for lets say five days and my final two days at a high end hotel because I want luxury and pampering with spa service. It doesn't break the bank (no, I am not booking the George V ! ) but the upgrade is great and, for me, the perfect way to end the trip. I will be doing that in Paris -- but not this year because of the Olympics! In one of your videos you purchased the boat trip with getting on and off at different places. I thought that was brilliant! And then there is the dinner boat -- that was great, too! Thanks so much for all of your videos. I have said it before : You are the one-stop and the only stop for Paris (and surrounds) videos on the internet ! Now, back to my Saturday morning second cup of coffee here in NYC! Cheers from New York !

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Great suggestion 👌

Your analogy of cost comparison between Orlando and Paris is spot on. We spent $15k on a 11 day trip to Disney World for 3 adults for the 50th Celebrations in October 2021. That kind of money made me sick looking back so we decided to go to Europe. We spent $20k on a 16 day trip to Paris for 4 adults just last month. But that does not include my wifes LV spending...🤑

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Isn't it amazing!

I got my husband ´I ❤ Paris’ socks last year and he surprised me by wearing them on our wedding day! Best 2€ ever spent! One step closer on getting him to Paris.

Wonderful video. We are about to be in Paris for the fourth time. Your videos have inspired us to just enjoy the Parisienne ambiance by visiting various neighborhoods and parks. No pressure to visit the big attractions. So please keep making these wonderful videos inspiring people to travel. 😀

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Check out Aligre and Bercy

Unfortunately all prices will go up during the Olympics. There will also be restrictions on many touristy places in Paris, as some events will take place in the city. So if you want to come for the city itself it’s best to wait until September! Also lots of interesting museums are free and very quiet (Petit Palais, Victor Hugo’s apartment, Carnavalet).

As always, great video and information.

Always appreciate your videos. Very useful and practical information and tips. And done on a straight forward, no nonsense, professional way. 😊

We’re back in Melbourne from our Euro trip including Paris. Your videos have helped me so much with planning and tips. This includes staying at Hotel 10 Opera, attraction bookings, food places recommendations, transportation, what to watch out for and so much more! Continue with the good work. Thanks again!

I stumbled upon one of your videos few days ago and I’ve been going through all of your videos since!! You have the most helpful information about Paris and all France! I especially enjoy watching you two eat. Never would have thought watching other people eat can make me feel so happy 😂❤️ Going to Paris for the first time this fall. I’ll be so prepared thanks to you guys!!

As always, excellent and accurate information. Your videos are great on all levels. Thank you so much!

I’m planning a trip to Paris, Toulouse, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Barcelona and Costa Blanca. It’s a scouting trip because the immigration regulations and income are more similar than I thought. The difference… France is dog friendly. Watching your channel is great. I’m so excited. Thanks for the tips.

Great information!! Thanks! 👍

You two are amazing. I always look forward to watching your postings.

Its a easier and cheaper to go to Paris than to NY from SFL 😁😁😁😁… I checked. Yes and Yes for Paris.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

true story

@annmarieaspromonte1086

2 ай бұрын

For a week in the Catskill Mountains of New York State, Memorial Day, the quote $3k. In NYC, cheapest dinner for two, if you know where to go, is $75 - no alcohol. Yeah, I'll take Europe every time!

You guys make such amazingly informative videos! Thanks a ton!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Love this!!! Thank you!

Great info, as usual

Thank you Antoine and Colleen for the tonnes of videos you have created to help visit this amazing city. We have watched many of your videos for the last 4 months in preparation for our visit and we’re here with more confidence during our visit. Your tips have been absolutely invaluable - from taxis, Navigo cards, speaking a little French, sight seeing, what to wear, the list goes on and on. We were so sure we would bump into you and catch you filming somewhere 😂 while we were in Paris! Thank you again for all your hard work in producing the videos. 🇦🇺

Another great video from les Frenchies!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Your videos are always a highlight of my weekend. My family spent a few days in Paris last summer. I wish I had seen your videos prior to our trip. We had an amazing time, but I think we could have done more to maximize our time and do it a little more affordably. Your tips and guidance give us an excuse to go back!

I love G7 taxi! Never use Uber or bolt.. they cancel and can get very very lost whereas the taxis use taxi lane and they know how to get around in Paris.

17:11 paris is just great on foot. I regret not noting down the numerous places or little squares I saw while walking. Because round every corner, you can be surprised by something cute and historic that you wouldnt have seen while on the metro. Paris, like Rome, is just one of those cities you can call an "open air museum."

So much to see. Can’t wait to go back to see what we missed!! Merci beaucoup, Les Frenchies!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

It can take a lifetime or more to see if all...

Very helpful as we’re coming to Paris on the 15th May ❤

Another tip I have related to shopping has to do with buying chocolatier chocolate. If you’re looking to bring some home, especially as a gift, wait as close to your departure as you can, and be certain to ask for an insulated bag. The high end chocolatiers use very fresh ingredients, so most of their products won’t last very long. You can go to a high end chain (I think most of them are Belgian?), and they have options of chocolate that can travel. I was given this address during my time in Brussels. So this my advice…unless high end chocolate production has radically changed in 15 years. 🤔😉

We love your videos and watch them while having lunch on Saturdays. Thanks

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Love this video ... one of my favorites, and yes, Paris costs much less than Disneyland! LA here!

I think this has been one of the most useful videos I've seen of you're just starting to think about a trip and how much it'll run you. Thanks!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for putting this video together. I love all your videos and it was a pleasure meeting you both at the meet up.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming to see us!

Great tips as usual Frenchies 🥖🥖🥖

Just got back from a 5 day trip - your videos were so informative for trip!

This was great. I like to buy the reusable grocery bags that say 'Monoprix' or 'Netto', and use them for groceries at home!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Great idea!

Great video and nice that you broke down approximate costs. We live in California and for us, we were (fortunately) not shocked by prices at all. Between the Paris Museum Pass and booking an Airbnb (our larger family needed the space), Paris was super affordable. Even for dinners out! Now if only airfare was cheaper...

I love you two! 🥰 My best friend and I are going to Paris in October. I am so excited and appreciative of all of your videos and tutorials.

Nice one guys. Very informative. I'll be in Paris again next week, but a short stay this time, then down to Nice for a few days.

I was there for 1 month the trains are amazing. Don’t use Uber with an international phone number they charge u more. I tested it over and over while there. G7 is a much better option if u want to travel in car. But honestly I went all over Paris in train and even from the airport and to Disney land Paris thanks to this channel. It was super easy.

I Love your videos! Thank you! So interesting, so fun, so much great information! Yay :)

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I love all your helpful hints! I did not think Paris was any more expensive than any other big city. We used the museum pass and the metro card, which were great. The transportation system in Paris is so much better than here! And, we stayed in a very nice hotel near Rue Cler that was very reasonable, included breakfast, and was close to a metro stop. I think we paid around $6000 for 12 days.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

We are travelling from Australia to visit Paris again so it does cost us a lot coming from afar. So once we are there, we don’t worry about cost of hotels, food, attractions or gifts. We just enjoy the city that we love.

@vonbacani

2 ай бұрын

Hey, fellow Aussie here! How much do you estimate a 1-2 week trip to Paris would cost? I'm planning to visit next year

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

I cringe at the flight between Paris and Miami. I can only imagine the time and money costs from Australia! Happy travels!

I'd love to chime in on how affordable this is. My first trip to Pairs was last year in September. (So, a shoulder month and that means it's less expensive). I found a little hotel (Hotel du Bresil) one block from the Luxembourg Gardens. They offered a discount if you buy through their website and for multiple days. So, I ended up paying around $1,000 for 9 nights. It was close to the Metro & RER B, as well as close to the Panthéon. Having lived in NYC for a few years, I love subways and the Metro is only slightly tricky to navigate at first. I mostly walked everywhere, but I did use the Metro to get around as well as the RER to get to & from Orly and Disneyland Paris. I didn't keep track of food, but I don't think I broke $60/day unless I was just eating everything in sight. I flew French Bee from LAX. My flight (round trip) was originally $850. But, I upgraded to seats with more room and added a meal and pre-flight lounge access. I ended up paying around $1200. So, Hotel & flight was $2200, food was around $600. While I was there I did a guided tour of the Arch du Triumph, went to the Louvre, Palace du Garni, Musee d'Orsay, and the top of the Eiffel Tower (with champagne). Combined I'd say that came to $120. (Arch du Triumph guided tour was $35 and worth every penny, and the Eiffel Tower with Champagne was $52). So, I'd say $3,000 can get you a lovely time for one person. If you're going as a couple, remember that rooms aren't much more expensive with 2 people in them, and plane tickets can either double or be a little less than double the price.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

I love it. Thank you for sharing the real spend!

We are planning to visit Paris in late December to early January. It will be our first time. I saw your vlogs and have been watching most of your videos about tips for visiting Paris and it has been wonderful. It can be intimidating to plan but your videos are very detailed and helped me a lot. We like to travel in low season because less crowd and we can find cheaper accommodation.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. Good luck with your trip

Thanks for all your lovely vids ❤ going to Paris soon for a few days and these are really very helpful ❤

I want to thank you for your channel. I’m addicted.

Great video! Thank you for including information on phones and wifi. And happy to see you mention Monoprix. (When I bring gifts back for my friends, it’s mostly French salts and herbs and jams, etc., from Monoprix. I have even picked up cool T-shirts and bags there.) You have both mentioned wonderful shops like Pylones for gifts in Paris - including museum gift shops (my favorite). Another favorite, artsy shop, featuring made-in-France items is Marin Montagut.) Thank you again for these wonderful videos. I won’t be back in Paris until after the Olympics, but you always give us such good ideas in every video which I will definitely use. Again, merci bien!

You guys are a treasure! Next year, I'll be travelling by train (London to Portugal) with a Paris stopover. Now I might make it a few days! Merci!

I love all your videos, your info is so great that I based my plan of your videos and other KZreadrs. Still you provide best info and help us viewers set the right expectations. I’ve been planning this trip to France for over 5 months and oh dear God, I understand now that without all this planning going to Paris could be a bad experience if nothing is booked in advance

Thanks, good to know.❤

@LesFrenchiesTravel

Ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Great info. Maybe I can do a trip to Paris. I don't speak french though. Nice video. Thanks guys.

Another great video. We (a couple) are currently staying in Paris in a modern hotel in an unfashionable area for 150euro/night. Small (by Australian standards) but very comfortable room. Today we spent about15 euro for breakfast, 90 euros for lunch at a. nice restaurant and €60 for dinner at a local bistro (a main course each plus half litre of wine). Paris does not have to be super expensive

Your guides are making it so that I can afford a little trip.Yippee!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Allez, on y va ♡

Like most cities, there are bargains to be had. Great video, even though we have been before, I found a few extra tips that I can add to the 500+ from you both already! Have to spent a few months to even scratch the surface of what we want to do.

I love Paris thank you for sharing

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

oh I love that Cours de la Reine that Antoine is on, at the very beginning of the video (with Eiffel in the background). I also love that you got tips from watching Rick Steve videos and move towards the camera. One tip, though...start recording first then start walking, counting to 3 to yourself before you start speaking you line. (no biggie, but it looks better --- take it from Hwood editor)

Thank you for your channel. In Paris today and loving Au Père Louis restaurant. Amazing cassoulet. Then Pierre Herme for ungodly desserts. Thanks for all your ideas!

I'm in Paris right now for 2 weeks, and don't want to miss your video. It is great to take a break from the war zone in Israel and yes Monoprix is a lovely place to shop, good quality and prices are fair. So far I have found the French very serviable and friendly,it didn't seem so previously. I'm ❤ing gay Paris..

Lovely. Merci beaucoup.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

De rien

@Yasin_Affandi

2 ай бұрын

@@LesFrenchiesTravel 😁

Hello. Your videos are very good. I got a lot of information. I rented an apartment on Rue de l'Isly and my wife and I are going to visit your beautiful city for 8 days. Your videos are a big factor in planning our next trip to Paris. thanks a lot.

Our souvenirs were the shopping bags we got at the grocery store next door to our hotel. 5 different designs, 99 cents each.

@dianegenx

2 ай бұрын

Me too! The Monoprix bags, right? I love using them.

Thank u ❤

Your videos are simply wonderful. So well done with the content and editing. My wife and kids just returned from Paris in March (Spring Break) and had a wonderful time. I would challenge your hotel pricing due to location and time you go. They paid $1300 USD for 3 days in a good location, 3* plus and availability was limited in the tourist areas. FYI Thanks!

6 weeks until we arrive in Paris staying 5 minutes from the Arc de triomphe and have already got your eating spot’s downloaded , can’t wait . Been there before but just wondered around , now we are planned and prepared thanks to you two Merci.

@northerngannetproject3147

2 ай бұрын

As typical french tourist in Paris : breakfast in café + croissant : 4€... lunch : jambon beurre fromage sandwich eated in a park with a pastry : 5+3€... tea time in a café : 3€ ...dinner in a pizzaria : 20€... total 35 € 😊. Advice for you trip : champs elysée at night is NOT a super safe place.

I look so forward to your videos and can't wait to visit Paris (someday soon)! Can you do a video or a recommendation for tours for people with limited mobility? Maybe like car services or scooter rentals?

Thx for the note abt the Louvre! Happy to know we aren’t alone. Was so stressed when I lost my husband in there, no wifi, no cell, what a mess! Finally got a text he was in Starbucks, but turns out there is more than one Starbucks lol. Had no idea it’s a mall! Waste of at least one stressful hour. Suggest a meetup spot when (not if) lost. Not to mention the cafe, which I didn’t realize had its own restroom… Stood in line outside for two restrooms (was pointed at the second, bad mistake) finally got back ages later. Multiple disasters. Still, the Louvre was amazing. Will return for sure, with more info in hand.

@gail4101

2 ай бұрын

Thanks again, guys for a great video!!! After visiting Paris seven times, I feel it can be as expensive or inexpensive as you would like… The main cost for me was always the flight from California, but the rest was was generally split between two or three of us, specifically the hotel accommodation…again the cost of the meals or whatever I wanted to spend for the day was figured into the budget I had set for myself…my favorite meals were the gyros or a baguette with jambon et fromage or a crepe…luckily I’m not a shopper so souvenirs were minimum except for a few T-shirts and, of course, always an Eiffel Tower replica because they make me feel good as I look at them years later…my main thoughts were that I would be spending basically the same money at home for daily expenses and excursions if I went to San Francisco for a couple of weeks or a day trip to Disneyland (have you checked the prices to go to Disneyland lately!!!)so why not enjoy my time in Paris!!!

@lcflngn

2 ай бұрын

@@gail4101 Good point about Disney, Frenchies mentioned that as well I think. Love Disney, but saving our pennies at the mo for bigger trips. Like this summer to Czechia, later hopefully an Alaska cruise. Still, one day Paris Disney… 😉 Which tbh seems less expensive as an add-on to Paris than a full out Florida trip!

Best Paris information channel 👍

Parisian tip: it's not necessary to book your activities in advance. But when you're planning an activity, buy your tickets online. Queues to get into a museum or monument are a nightmare (you can easily spend 2 hours there). By booking online, you can choose what time you want to enter the museum or monument and, as a result, you don't have to queue - there are special fast-track entrances for those who already have their tickets. You should be aware that buying a ticket costs €1 to €2 more than buying one on the spot. But when you've got 2-hour queues, it's well worth it! Welcome to my beautiful city !

Explanation of star rating of hotels was really useful. I think you’ve saved me $800 over 4 days.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for all your videos! They have been so helpful! I was wondering if you have any suggestions for luggage locker storage companies. I know a few of the metro stations have luggage lockers, but none are close to our AirBNB that has a late checkin. Thanks!

One thing I love buying at Monoprix are their reusable folding bags that last time I was in Paris were 1.5 - 2 euros. The colors and prints available seem to change about every year. They are lightweight and easy to pack and very helpful on your trip and when you get home. I got my friends hooked on them and I usually need to bring about 10+ back for all of their requests for more. 😉 Salts can be a bargain for friends who cook or would like something special for their table. For dark chocolate, Pralus has a nice set of 10 squares for 20 euros, that makes a great gift. They might be available in Monoprix, if not their stores are lovely.

4:01 where is that? Is it a breakfast buffet? Idea is great if it is? Thanks for your video. Always to the point. 😊

Thanks!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Dean!

@DeanRamser

2 ай бұрын

@@LesFrenchiesTravelThank you for the informative video! Merci! We hope to see Paris and tour France in the fall. We are interested in moving there with a LSV. Dean and Cindy

At your recommendation, I had dinner at Coq et Fils, and it was fantastic! Thanks

We have taking public transportation from the airport, and taxis. One time we got scammed by a taxi we thought was legit and wasn’t. That was a bummer and a learning experience, we paid double for that trip, about 100 euros. This past December we took a cab, nailed down the price ahead of time and it was the standard price but he didn’t use the meter and I still don’t know what that was about. We always take an Uber to the airport going home and have only had great experiences doing that. Paris feels like a bargain to us in terms of food and activities. We also just spent a night at a Hilton hotel at CDG and that was extremely nice and around 150 Euros, might have been even less. If you don’t have much luggage and are feeling energetic enough, the RER train connecting to the Metro is fine.

If you are serious about saving money in Paris and France for that matter. Go in the off season. Europe is best in late September into October and you will love it no end and save a lot especially on the lodging. And with little crowds all the museums and restaurants beg you to come in. And the really smart people will rent apartment or chalets in the offseason and they are reasonable to cheap and you become part of the people that live their. How do I know, my son lives there. A whole new world of Paris and France opens up if you do this. There are neighborhoods in Paris you are completely unaware of with shopping streets that would be considered gourmet here, and one after another. And their public transportation system especially the trains are Par Execellence . You can go anywhere i France i about five hours city center to city center including Les Alpes. We actually did a day trip to Normandy from Paris and the Gare's (train stations) are beautiful and are literally worlds unto themselves complete with shopping. Have I convinced you to go by now?????

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

There's nothing left for us to say!

@shepardsmith3235

2 ай бұрын

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Merci Beaucoup!!!!

I met the two of you at one of your first meet-ups last May. FYI, I found some things in the Monoprix on Opera had been tampered with -- individually wrapped salted caramels, for example. I purchased two bags and when I got back to my apartment, one had fewer than the other! So, check each item that's been out on display in the grocery stores before paying. In December, I decided to purchase the caramels (for my awesome dog sitter) in the Duty Free Shop when I left CDG! I'll be back for only a week this May because I'm going to the Côte d'Azur for two weeks prior. I'll watch for any meet-up announcements.

We stick to 3⭐ hotels...why go to Paris and spend all your time in a hotel? They usually offer breakfast if you aren't up for heading out to a cafe in the morning, and they have always been lovely. Small, but lovely. Ask the front desk for the best viennoiserie nearby for stellar pastries. For inexpensive souvenirs and gifts I like to buy French soaps, chocolate, tea towels, and interesting spices.

Thank you so much Colleen and Antoine. I love to shop for souvenirs at the Monoprix and pharmacies. The soaps and hand lotions are wonderful! Also on one of the 3 trips I have been on to Paris we booked through Delta Vacations. it cost $1500 for tound trip airfare and 3 nights at a hotel that you could see the Eiffle Tour from (2019) the hotel was more American like and included breakfast. No French charm but it was for 3 of us. So make sure to check out Delta Vacations and you get to choose your own hotel. We were on a tight budget and we rode the metro every where and only took a taxi once when we were too tired late at night to walk back to the hotel. Paris is very affordable and the sites and food are fantastic. You're tips are so spot on!

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Good to know!

Thank you for this very helpful video. You have presented this information clearly and concisely. You guys are the best. Planning our trip for 2025 ❤

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Happy planning and happy travels.

May you do a video on the Olympics and how that will affects visiting landmarks?

Best souvenir were the tin French pâté. Small to pack and transports me back to the amazing food when I eat it…and share with family.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

❤️

Do you ever plan to compile a moving to Paris guide? I would buy it!!

@marfranc726

2 ай бұрын

Not sure if it was actually a guide but I recall they documented their move from Florida to Paris, it still has lots of info, you should check it out

Can’t wait to go back to Paris with my mom this September. I’ll be armed with more information this time around thanks to all your vlogs. Would love to know which restaurants you guys recommend that have the best formules for lunch. I know you had a vlog on it a while back.

@LesFrenchiesTravel

2 ай бұрын

pretty much restaurants all over Paris will usually offer a FORMULE DEJEUNER 😁

Living in NYC every time I travel to Europe (Paris in particular) I'm reminded at how well you can eat for HALF of what things cost in Manhattan. I'll be going back this October and as always, look forward to visiting my favorite city!

@northerngannetproject3147

2 ай бұрын

as French I spent 3 month in NYC in 2001, and I was surprised to eat for lower price than in France...nowadays it's inverted.

We’ll be there in my birthday in two weeks

Let's not forget that Europeans and English folk travel to Paris, not just Americans. Europeans and English folk can use their phone data in Paris at no extra cost