Visiting France on a budget

France is considered as one of the most romantic places in the world. But travelling to France is discouraged by some as travelling to Europe can be quite expensive and also the cost of living is expensive as well. But it is not only the rich and famous who visit France. There are so many who go to France on a limited budget. Here are some tips to have a good time in France without breaking your bank account.

Etretat cliffs, Normandy, France by Amanda Slater

Avoid visiting France from July to August. This is the highest tourist season of the country and it will be quite difficult to find cheaper accommodation. Plan your trip way ahead of time and search the internet for the special bargain offers. If you make a booking in advance most of the hotels give very attractive discounts. Take the full advantage of this and you will be saving tons of money.

If the main expectation of visiting France is admiring and enjoying the art it is best that you visit in the month of September. Because of the European Heritage Day many private and public institutions open their doors to the public. This enables most of the museums and art galleries to be free of charge or charge a very nominal fee as the entry fee. Hence this is a great opportunity to enjoy the classic art.

When you travel in Europe it is quite easy to travel by train and also it can be cheaper as well. Again if you book your train seats in advance you will come across special train ticket rates that can be a real money saver. Prems is a special form of discounted tickets that are issued 3 months in advance only from the relevant website. In addition there are many other websites where you can buy cheaper train tickets. Another advantage of travelling by train is that you get the chance to see the country and its people. Watching people is a very interesting way of getting to know the culture and the people of any country. When you travel by air within the country you will be totally disconnected from the day to day life of the people.

Having the accommodation arranged at a youth hostel is a very sensible idea if you are planning to travel to France. In addition to the cheap accommodation most of them have a common kitchen where you can bring your own groceries and make a meal for yourself. That whole process can be a special experience where you walk into a supermarket in a foreign country and buying the groceries and making  a meal for yourself.  But do not forget to dine in France as one has to try out all the delicious French food. But if you travel on a budget stay away from the restaurants that serve a la carte and always go for the restaurants that have a fixed menu. That way you can control how much you are spending for your meals.

Never make the money as an obstacle to visit the places you love to visit. Always there are ways you can cut corners and still enjoy a good holiday in any country in the world.

Author’s Bio

Teresa Kent was graduated at the University of Nottingham. She loves to write and she is a part time geologist. She is a traveller. She writes articles using her own travel experiences. Currently she is writing about her own experiences in Flights to Dubai from UK and New Zealand.

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