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A Budget-Savvy and Family-Focused 3 Day Paris Itinerary
Planning a trip to Paris on a budget while keeping it fun and manageable for the whole family? That was our mission. I was going to title this a budget-friendly family-friendly Paris itinerary, but two “friendlies” seemed a bit repetitive when discussing Paris, France. Jokes aside, my daughter and husband aren’t exactly as go-get-’em as I am when we travel, so I was determined to avoid spending money on big entrance fees if there was a chance they’d want to leave within an hour. With that in mind, I can confidently say this is the ultimate family-friendly, budget-conscious 3 days in Paris to catch the highlights in a more money…
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Modern Art & Free Too: The Musee D’Art Moderne De Paris
We were taking in the Eiffel Tower from the banks of the Seine river and as we walked away, we came upon the striking Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, or MAM Paris. Featuring free admission and more than 15,000 works of art, it is one of the biggest museums of modern and contemporary art in France. If you’re like us, planning a weekend in Paris and looking for all of the free things to do in Paris, here’s a spot to add to your list. We had visited Petit Palais on our first day and this was a fun modern continuation of that artistic experience. There are some fabulous free…
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Petite Palais: One Of The Best Free Things To Do In Paris
We planned a weekend in Paris and rather than looking for the top things to do in Paris, we were on the hunt for the best free things to do in Paris. Why? Well, free is always good, but also, we decided waiting in lines at the biggest hot spots just wasn’t for us this trip. Petit Palais ended up being a fabulous addition to our Paris itinerary. Not only was it great for kids, doesn’t have the “silence” rule of some of the other museums, but it has a fantastic collection for art lovers like me but isn’t so big that it’s overwhelming for kids and husbands that may…
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Why we didn’t pay to go up to the top of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic tourist sites in the world and topping most lists of things to do in Paris, France is heading to the top to take in the views. Though that’s true, my family and I made the conscious decision not to go to the top. Going for a more budget-friendly weekend in Paris, we decided the iconic site was a must-see but from the parks, benches, and riverside instead. Was it the best choice? It was for us and here’s why it might be a good choice to avoid the Eiffel Tower views for views of the Eiffel Tower instead. (This post contains…
