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I would advise to pick a neighborhood that is central and authentic yet not too expensive (for instance the 10th Republique - Canal St Martin or the 9th around rue des Martyrs or the 11th near Obrkampf or, of course any aroondissement from 1st to 4th) in order to be able to walk pretty much everywhere or hop on a bus when needed.Paris is a rather compact city and definitely best discovred walking.If you have kids with you, I would definitely recommendvisiting the following places :Le Jardin d’acclimatation (Metro : Sablons) newly reopened and a real Parisian institution (you can combine with visiting the Vuitton fondation, which is on site). Homepage | Jardin d'AcclimatationLa cité des Sciences / La Villette : plenty of things to see for kids of all ages whether they’re keen on science & funny experiment Cité des enfants 5-12 years, movies Accueil, or just playing outside Practical Information - La Villette.Almost every Paris Museum has tours tailored for kids, from the Louvre to small ones … One is actually dedicated to kids (Le musée en herbe Le Musée en Herbe). My kids also love Le Musée des Arts forains (Musée spectacle - Les Pavillons de Bercy)Also for consideration :the catacombs - if you have teenagers, otherwise it might be a bit too spooky … (Catacombes de Paris - Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de la ville de Paris)or the Manoir de Paris (Page d'accueil (EN)).a fun virtual fly over Paris : FlyView Paris, an Out of This World ExperienceAnd of course all the classics :Eiffel Tower : well, duh …. but not my favourite thing to do in Paris however. Better to admire the Tower when it’s scintillating at night, for instance from one of these restaurants : Monsieur Bleu - Palais de Tokyo - Restaurant surplombant les quais de Seine face à la Tour Eiffel or this one (https://www.cafedelhomme.com/en)Visit of Notre-Dame de Paris (Home | Our Lady of Paris) and/or Musée de Cluny if they are into medieval stuff … (musée national du Moyen Âge Paris)Cruises on the Seine : the “Bateaux-mouches” are a classic (Cruise on the Seine) but they have plenty of competition if you want a more quirky experienceAnd all the places you need to visit just “wandering” in ParisMontmartre / Sacré Coeur (http://www.parismomes.fr/pdf/Parcours_montmartre_anglais.pdf)Place des Vosges / Marais (be sure to eat the best Falafel in Paris at “L’as du Falafel”, 32 rue des Rosiers a true Parisian institution in the old Jewish quartier)Quartier latin (Metro : St Michel) & Jardin du Luxembourg (Jardin du Luxembourg - Paris tourist office)Frankly the list could go on & on ….And if you’re willing to go just a bit outside of Paris, you can of course visit Versailles (Palace of Versailles | Official website), not only the castle itself but the Hameau de la Reine and Petit Trianon as well + you can rent golf carts to explore the park (my daughters loved that !) or, less known but beautiful in their own right : Fontainebleau (Château de Fontainebleau) or Vaux-le-Vicomte, especially if you can catch one of their “candlelit visits” (Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Vaux le Vicomte) + plenty of fun activities for kids, who can even rent costumes to be in character !I got a bit carried away … but I sur hope it will be useful.Enjoy your stay !

Charles Marville, La Bièvre River, a tributary of the Seine, where tanneries dumped waste/ Public DomainAt the beginning of the 19th century, the city of Paris doubled in density without increasing its space. Prior to then the city center was chaotic, overcrowded, dark, crime-ridden, dangerous and unhealthy. It was not uncommon to find 23 people, adults and children, living in a room five meters square, less than eight by seven feet. “Paris is an immense workshop of putrefaction, where misery, pestilence and sickness work in concert, where sunlight and air rarely penetrate. Paris is a terrible place where plants shrivel and perish…”, wrote Victor Considerant, French social reformer in 1845. Within a city already filled to the brim with people– wagons, carriages and carts could barely move. The widest streets were only five meters wide (16 feet) and the narrowest were only one meter wide (three feet). Paris was at a heaving standstill.Charles Marville, Rue St. Nicolas du Charonnet, a Medieval street near the Pantheon, 1850s/ Public DomainLouis-Napoléon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon, as the first President of France. In 1851 he declared himself Emperor Napoleon III of the Second Empire. During his reign he maneuvered the largest urban transformation since the burning of London in 1666, with the hiring of a spectacularly quixotic public administrator, Georges-Eugène Haussmann.Baron Haussmann by Henri Lehmann – Musée Carnavalet/ Public DomainRemarkably, Haussmann was not an architect nor a city planner, but he was audacious, egotistical and smart. Born in 1809 in Paris, he studied law and music. At the age of 22 he began a career as a public administrator, successfully working for the city of Poitiers as a sub-Prefect. Two years later he became Prefect for the city of Nerac, “A town…”, he said, “…separated by steep hills and shoe piercing cobbles.” Nerac was the former home of King Henri IV of France, where horses were known to disappear in mud holes and the roads looked like they’d been “…created by a moderate sized colony of moles.” By the time Napoléon III became Emperor, Haussmann had worked in nine cities, and was presently Prefect of the Seine department, which coincided with the first wave of French industrialization. While Haussmann had an innate sense of style, neither he nor Napoléon III were actually trained in the arts, but they both shared a similar aesthetic and knew what they wanted Paris to look like: a cohesive cream-colored, neoclassical wonder built from Lutetian limestone quarried outside the city. It was a match made in heaven.Haussmann and Napoléon III met every day in Napoléon’s office where he had a huge map of Paris installed. With colored pencils they would mark their priorities. First they concentrated on boulevards, streets, public works (including sewer, water and gas lines), train stations to move large concentrations of people, then architecture. They wanted a well-ordered city, based on a geometric grid with streets running north and south, east and west. Since the Seine River served as a natural border, they divided the Medieval neighborhoods of Paris into districts, or arrondissements, growing the number from 12 to 20, and began reconstructing inward from the river’s banks. Upon completion, Haussmann had constructed 26,294 km of new boulevards, streets and avenues; created 2,000 hectares (4,932 acres) of parks – four at the cardinal points of the city; and built 24 new squares totaling 150,000 square meters (over one million square feet), an endeavor magnificent in its breath and scope.The avenue de l’Opéra, created by Haussmann, as painted by famed artist Camille Pissarro (1898)/ Public DomainTo house the teeming inhabitants of the city, he instructed his newly formed Corps d’Architects to design apartments five stories high. These were to be constructed in a simple classical style from massive stone blocks to create the illusion of larger buildings. For the upwardly mobile residents, thenouveau riche, he combined elaborate decorative adornments of sculptured friezes, Corinthian columns, Baroque and early Renaissance motifs. Chestnut and plane trees were planted (600,000) to line the boulevards, composing a grand urban landscape.Haussmann and Napoléon III’s mutual love for the ancient monuments led to a less than perfect plan, but what they accomplished was nothing short of miraculous. What they wanted to keep, they kept, and what they didn’t, they demolished. Entire neighborhoods were turned upside down, displacing over 350,000 living residents, while they moved the remains of six million people interred in cemeteries scattered throughout the city to underground ossuaries (catacombs) in the 14th arrondissement.

Part A: Cheap Stays In ParisThe best part about Paris is that it is so rich in its architecture and heritage that you need not shell out many bucks for a gala time in the City of Lights.We assure you, follow these 7 amazing tips and you will have no problem in touring Paris on a budget.1. StayTo enjoy the best stay in Paris, you need to ensure that it doesn’t hurt your pocket. Yes! Cheap lodging is possible. Take refuge in the house of locals with couchsurfing, swap houses, share a room with other tourists in a hostel, or live in Halle Pajol – a formerwarehouse – that offers dorms as well as private rooms.2. FoodFrance’s gourmet delights and quaint interiors of the restaurants attract a lot of tourists. But there are ways to get a glimpse of Paris’s world-famous food culture while still keeping your pockets heavy.Tips:Skip the restaurants or bistros, especially for breakfast. Savor the golden croissants and chocolate-filled pastries with a cup of coffee at the local boulangerie (bakery).Opt for the Parisian food carts with meals priced as low as €5.‘Take-away’ options are cheaper than ‘have-it-here’.Latin Quarter offers many fixed 3-course menus for the tourists that are much cheaper than standard 3-course meals.Brunch and dinners are much expensive than lunch menus. Often, the same meal you had at lunch is offered at twice the price for dinner.Bars and restaurants in Butte aux Cailles offer dishes from €7-€10 and glasses of wine for €4.You can purchase cheap and fresh groceries at outdoor food markets, and cheaply priced boxed wines from local supermarkets. Pack a picnic and have it anywhere you find perfect for the meal.3. Getting ThereThe biggest cost, however, is usually the cost involved in getting there. But fret not, for these tips will help save on the cost of airline tickets.Tips:Tickets are cheaper during November – March and costliest during August.Mid-week flights are much cheaper than weekend flights. So book a flight on and for Tuesday – Thursday.Booking tickets 3 – 4 months in advance can reduce the flight cost by up to 50%.4. Getting AroundTo enjoy the numerous picturesque sights and boutique monuments, you will have to travel a fair bit. Needless to say, all this travel is going to add on to your trip cost. But hey! We have just the right hacks to ensure that the same doesn’t burden your pockets.Tips:Exploring the city on foot, especially at night is obviously a budget choice. Paris offers 5 daily DiscoverWalks walking tours: Paris Landmarks, Notre Dame, Montmartre, Latin Quarter, and Marais.But it is indeed the Paris Rando Velo’s free bicycle tours every Friday evening and every third Sunday morning that is most famous amongst the tourists.A €10 boat ride on Bateaux Mouche gives a different perspective of the city landmarks and great pics too.Rent out Velib bikes with €1.7 daily and/or €8 weekly passes. To avoid additional charges, use the bike for 25 minutes at a stretch, put it back at a Velib station, and take it again after 5 minutes for further journey.Though Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus sightseeing is available, but it is cheaper to take the backseat of a regular bus and take pictures.A one-day €7 Mobilis travel card offers unlimited metro rides in Central Paris that is the tourist hub of the city.5. ExploreAnd of course, one visits Paris for its many grand museums and monuments, beautiful architecture, and the lush gardens. With the following city hacks, you can be sure to explore the city while saving a lot of bucks.Tips:On first Sunday of every month, one can visit the permanent collections in national museums, such as the Musée de Cluny and Musée Carnavalet, for free.The most famous Louvre can be visited for free during November – March or you can simply peep in through the glass windows on any night for a free view.For EU citizens aged 18 – 25, entry to these museums is free on all days. Students, up to 18 years of age, from across the globe can visit the museums for free on any day. Others can buy a cheap Paris museum pass that covers entry fee to most of the museums.Famous gardens, such as the Garden of the Tuileries, the Luxembourg garden, the Place des Vosges, and Belleville Garden, can be visited free of cost.Visit to Versailles Garden is free. A nominal fee is charged if you wish to visit the castle.The Sacré-Coeur church is another famous monument that charges no fee for visits.Avoid the queue and excess charges for going to the top of Eiffel Tower. Instead, have a view of the Eiffel Tower and the city from the top of Arc de Triompie for a meagre fee of €8. An alternate for Arc de Triompie is the Montparnasse Tower.6. ShopAnd you definitely are looking for But finding souvenirs unique to Paris need not be costly. These killer tips will ensure just that.Tips:Visit Marché aux puces de la porte de Montreuil, 59 Rivoli, or Vanves for art, furniture and vintage trinkets.Flea markets on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays are best to purchase cheap books, antiques, and other souvenirs.7. EntertainmentOh and why not find time to enjoy some music, dance, nightlife, and other entertainment. And of course, we know the deal. It has to be in budget, right? So here are quick tips on budget entertainment activities to do in Paris.Tips:Enjoy free dancing on old French music on the Left Bank on Sundays. From little kids to old couples, you will find Parisians of all ages dancing their hearts out on the classic music.From solo violinists to the swing bands, musicians of all hues and genres can be found performing at the Paris Metro Stations.Visit the chic 10 Bar for its jukebox and €3 drinks.Enjoy salsa, swing, tango, and traditional French folk dances at Quai Saint-Bernard for the midnight entertainment.At Place Du Tertre, artists gather with their easels. You can see them paint live some amazing art pieces and get art tips; all this for free.Source: 7 Amazing Travel Hacks For Visiting Paris On A BudgetPart B: Places To Visit In Europe1. Best of Switzerland and FranceIdeal trip duration: 6N/7DIf romance is on your mind, a week long escape to the beautiful countries – Switzerland and France is suggested. The itinerary will capture the beauty of Europe as you hop cities such as Interlaken and Lucerne in Switzerland, and Paris in France. Take the enchanting cruise rides in the lakes of Switzerland or breathe in the romance of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.Attractions:Interlaken: Mt Jungfrau and Lake InterlakenLucerne: Mt Titlis and Lake LucerneParis: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Montmartre, and Sacre CoeurRound trip cost: INR 1,25,000 per person onwards; including flight cost, internal transfers, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast included, and sightseeing2. Through the lanes of ItalyIdeal trip duration: 6N/7DFrom cuisine to design and from culture to fashion, Italy has left a mark on the new-age.Rome, the capital city, is the home to the Vatican as well as the ancient ruins. Florencehouses the Renaissance treasures – paintings, paper, and leather. And the sinking city of canals, Venice, boasts of palaces perched atop underwater poles. Take a memorablegondola ride along Venice’s Grand Canal, opt for a guided tour to Piazza dei Miracolito find the celebrated Leaning Tower of Pisa (the Cathedral), and take a tour of Rome’s magnificent monuments and museums.Attractions:Rome: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, Colosseum, and St Peter’s BasilicaVenice: Gondola ridesIslands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello: Glass manufacturing industry on the island of Murano, Houses painted in bright colors on the island of Burano, and Santa Fosca Cathedral on the island of TorcelloFlorence: Statue of DavidPisa: Leaning Tower of PisaRound trip cost: INR 90,000 per person onwards; including flight cost, internal transfers, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast included, and sightseeing3. Romancing Italy and FranceIdeal trip duration: 8N/9DExplore the most popular European cities with an exclusive vacation encompassing the best of Italy and France. From the romantic City of Lights–Paris–to the dreamy waterways and palaces of Venice; from the charming countryside enroute Florence to the quaint alleys and historical ruins of Rome; and from the colorful island of Burano to the leaning tower of Pisa – the tour offers the best of Europe in just 8 days.Attractions:Paris: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Montmartre, and Sacre CoeurRome: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, Colosseum, and St Peter’s BasilicaVenice: Gondola ridesIslands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello: Glass manufacturing industry on the island of Murano, Houses painted in bright colors on the island of Burano, and Santa Fosca Cathedral on the island of TorcelloFlorence: Statue of DavidPisa: Leaning Tower of PisaRound trip cost: INR 1,20,000 per person onwards; including flight cost, internal transfers, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast included, and sightseeing4. Exploring SpainIdeal trip duration: 8N/9DExplore the multifarious sides of Andalusia and its blend of 3 cultures – Christians, Muslims, and Jews – that has together influenced the architecture of the city. And while in Spain, do not miss the modern art at the three most prominent cities of Spain – Madrid,Barcelona, and Seville.Attractions:Madrid: Royal Palace, Sabatini Gardens, Campo de Moro, church of San Francisco El Grande, fountains of Paseo del Prado, Toledo bridge, Prado museum, and Puerta de AlcaláSeville: Flamenco Show, Reales Alcázares, and River Guadalquivir cruiseBarcelona: Shopping in Las Ramblas, Columbus monument, Montjuïc Mountain, and Sant Jordi PalaceRound trip cost: INR 1,20,000 per person onwards; including flight cost, internal transfers, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast included, and sightseeing5. Art Capitals in Central EuropeIdeal trip duration: 9N/10DThis trip of 10 days and 9 nights takes you through the artiest capitals of Central Europe, viz. Berlin and Dresden in Germany and Prague in Czech Republic. On this trip, explore the modern treasures of Berlin, the Baroque beauty of Dresden, and theRomanesque architecture of Prague.Attractions:Berlin: Reichstag Building, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Berlinische Galerie, and Holocaust MuseumDresden: New Green Vault, Cathedral of Holy Trinity, and Zwinger PalacePrague: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the largest Hard Rock Café of EuropeRound trip cost: INR 1,10,000 per person onwards; including flight cost, internal transfers, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast included, and sightseeing6. Voyage to Eastern EuropeIdeal trip duration: 9N/10DGo through the lesser explored cities from Eastern Europe, viz. Prague in Czech Republic, Vienna in Austria, and Budapest in Hungary. The lovely architecture and the less crowded streets will ensure a great trip of 9 nights and 10 days.Attractions:Prague: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the largest Hard Rock Café of EuropeVienna: Grand Nash market, musical fountain cultural show at Vienna Opera, Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Burgtheater, and City HallBudapest: Royal Palace, Gellert Hill Citadel, Red Peppers Cuisine, and Turkish bathsRound trip cost: INR 92,500 per person onwards; including flight cost, internal transfers, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast included, and sightseeing7. 9-City Voyage to Western EuropeIdeal trip duration: 9N/10DThe Western European voyage takes you through the most amazing cities spread acrossSwitzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, Germany, and Netherlands. Check out the amazing monuments of France, the breath-taking beauty of the Alps between Geneva and Interlaken in Switzerland, and be awestruck by the quaint canals of Amsterdam in Netherlands.Attractions:Paris: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Montmartre, and Sacre CoeurGeneva: Mont Blanc, Rue de Marche, and CGN boat ride and Château de Chillon at Lake GenevaInterlaken: Mt JungfrauInnsbruck: Ambras Castle, Bergisel Ski Jump Stadium, and Goldenes DachlSalzburg: Hohensalzburg FortressMunich: Munich Residence, Marienplatz, and Hofbrauhaus breweryBerlin: Reichstag Building, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Berlinische Galerie, and Holocaust MuseumAmsterdam: Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank Museum, Negen Straatjes, and RijksmuseumBruges: Belfry TowerRound trip cost: INR 1,40,000 per person onwards; including flight cost, internal transfers, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast included, and sightseeingSource: 10 Most Popular Europe Trips: Take Your Pick!