Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world and it’s also one of the most expensive. The glamorous city known for its gourmet cuisine, haute couture and grand hotels is also home to many affordable venues. And, with a few savings tips, travelers can explore and enjoy the magical city for less.

Begin your saving extravaganza by using your Travel Set Go membership to book your accommodations and start your trip off right. Next, consider traveling to Paris during the winter. Airline rates are cheaper when you travel before or after Christmastime. And, it’s best to avoid major Parisian events like Fashion Week to get the best all-around rates.

Paris Attractions on a Budget

Many Paris attractions offer free admission on the first Sunday of each month, including Musee de Cluny, Musee d’Orsay, Musee Rodin, Centre Pompidou, and the famous Louvre (from October to March only). And, with the purchase of a Paris Museum Pass, travelers will enjoy free or discounted admissions to more than 50 monuments and museums around Paris and avoid all the long ticket lines. In addition, Paris has a plethora of free museums like the Fragonard Perfume Museum, Police Headquarters Museum, Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris History Museum and more.

Lush green space adorns the city as well as beautiful plazas and parks to visit for free such as

Tuileres Garden, Jardin des Plantes, Jardin de l’Observatoire, and the Parc Andre Citroen. Other interesting and free venues are the unique graveyards which attract visitors to view graves of famous people like Jim Morrison, which is in the Pere Lachaise Cemetery. This celebrated cemetery is also home to memorials of renowned French philosophers, politicians, poets, artists and philosophers, such as Oscar Wilde and Frederic Chopin.

Many free classes are available to visitors of Paris. In the College de France, travelers can listen to lectures covering a range of topics, including archaeology, history, sociology, and philosophy.

Paris is one of the great European cities offering free walking tours including the Paris Greeters and New Europe Walking Tours.

When traversing the city, be aware of the exorbitant rates charged for taxis and car rentals so it’s best to save money by utilizing the Paris Metro system. Visitors can also take advantage of Velib, an excellent bike sharing program offering over 1,700 stations and 20,000 bicycles.