| Although normally associated with visions of grandeur | | | | sublime poulet baguette from the Brioche |
| and high society, at times of tightly stretched credit | | | | Dorée boulangerie chain, found all over the city, |
| cards a trip to Paris doesn't have to cost the earth. | | | | and take it to the Jardin du Luxembourg (Le Luco). |
| Accommodation Paris is often the biggest stumbling | | | | This "people's park" is frequented by great numbers of |
| block and choosing an economical yet comfortable | | | | students, families and boules-playing retired locals alike, |
| option can be really tricky. Paris apartments not only | | | | and provides a delightful lunchtime spectacle. Paris' |
| give you the opportunity to 'live like a Parisian' but also | | | | largest park is also the ideal place for children with an |
| often work out much more economically than a hotel | | | | enclosed play area, marionette shows and other |
| or guest house. | | | | attractions to keep them out of trouble. |
| Sights and attractions on a shoestring: For a | | | | On a Sunday morning, there is no better pleasure than |
| spectacular view of the city climb up the stairs of the | | | | a meander down the Rue du Mouffetard in the 5th |
| northern tower of Notre Dame cathedral, ogle at the | | | | arrondissement to the home of Paris' most famous |
| lurid yet strangely appealing gargoyles then take in the | | | | pedestrianised street and street market. Indulge your |
| spectacular Parisian vista from above. What's more | | | | senses in the divine flavours and appetizing of stall |
| the cathedral is one of the few major attractions of | | | | after stall of cheeses, meat and fresh fruit and |
| the city which is free to enter. Les Tuileries is | | | | vegetables. I challenge you to resist! Depending on the |
| Catherine de Medici's magnificent park and most | | | | time of the day, this is a great district to treat yourself |
| centrally located green space in Paris. This expansive | | | | to a very reasonably priced brunch or lunch in a range |
| collection of formal gardens, sweeping paths and even | | | | of bistros and restaurants from all corners of the |
| one or two galleries connects the Louvre with Place | | | | globe. Just take your pick! |
| de la Concorde, bordering the Seine. There are various | | | | To save on transport costs, if you are staying in Paris |
| sculptures located sporadically around the gardens and | | | | for a week or more it is worth investing in a Carte |
| L'Orangerie museum, housing works by | | | | Orange, a photographic metro pass which allows you |
| Cézanne, Matisse, Renoir, is well worth a visit | | | | unlimited access to city transport for around 16 euros |
| especially if you are fortunate enough to time your visit | | | | for zones one and two, depending on the location of |
| with the first Sunday of the month when entry is free. | | | | your Paris apartments. Alternatively one day tickets |
| Eating out every day in Paris can be an expensive | | | | work out economically if you intend to use the |
| affair but a baguette in the park can be equally | | | | transport system frequently. |
| enjoyable on a fine sunny day. Why not pick up a | | | | |