🗼 Paris on a Budget: How I Explored Without Breaking the Bank 💶✨

🗼 Paris on a Budget: 7-Day Itinerary Without Breaking the Bank 💶✨

Paris is a dream destination for many travelers—but it doesn’t have to be a costly one. With smart planning, you can experience the best of the City of Lights in 7 days without overspending. Here’s my 1-week Paris budget-friendly itinerary 👇

✨ Day 1 – Arrival & Eiffel Tower Magic (Approx. €30–50)

  • 🚇 Buy a Metro pass (Navigo Easy) – €22.80 for 1 week (unlimited rides in central Paris).

  • 🗼 Eiffel Tower (outside view) – FREE at Trocadéro or Champ de Mars.

  • 🥖 Picnic dinner with baguette, cheese & wine – €10–15.

  • 🌃 Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night – FREE, unforgettable!

💵 Day total: €30–50

✨ Day 2 – Museums & Art (Approx. €25–40)

  • 🏛️ Louvre Museum – €17 (free first Sunday of the month).

  • 🎨 Tuileries Garden – FREE, great for photos.

  • 🖼️ Musée d’Orsay – €14 (Impressionist art).

  • ☕ Coffee & croissant stop – €5–8.

💵 Day total: €25–40

✨ Day 3 – Notre Dame & Latin Quarter (Approx. €25–40)

  • ⛪ Notre Dame Cathedral (outside view) – FREE.

  • 🏛️ Panthéon – €11.50.

  • 📚 Explore Shakespeare & Co. Bookstore – FREE (unless you buy a book).

  • 🍝 Dinner in the Latin Quarter – €15–20.

💵 Day total: €25–40

✨ Day 4 – Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur (Approx. €20–35)

  • 🎨 Stroll around Montmartre’s art streets – FREE.

  • ⛪ Sacré-Cœur Basilica – FREE, amazing city views.

  • 🖌️ Visit Place du Tertre (artists’ square).

  • 🍷 Budget wine & cheese night – €10–15.

💵 Day total: €20–35

✨ Day 5 – Versailles Day Trip (Approx. €35–50)

  • 🚆 Train to Versailles – €7.10 (round trip).

  • 🏰 Versailles Palace – €21.50 entry (gardens free on some days).

  • 🥪 Pack your own lunch – €7–10.

💵 Day total: €35–50

✨ Day 6 – Modern Paris & Shopping (Approx. €30–50)

  • 🏙️ La Défense (modern Paris) – FREE.

  • 🛍️ Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe – €13 for rooftop view.

  • 🍔 Street food / crepes – €7–10.

  • 🎁 Souvenirs – €10–15.

💵 Day total: €30–50

✨ Day 7 – Seine Cruise & Farewell (Approx. €25–40)

  • 🚢 Seine River Cruise – €15–20.

  • 🌳 Luxembourg Gardens – FREE.

  • 🥖 Last café lunch – €10–15.

  • 🗼 Sunset Eiffel Tower goodbye photo – FREE.

💵 Day total: €25–40

💶 Total Budget for 1 Week in Paris

  • Low Budget: €190–220 (skip ticketed attractions, focus on free spots).

  • Moderate Budget: €280–350 (includes museums + Versailles + cruise).
    💡 Accommodation:

  • Hostels – €25–35 per night (€175–245 for 1 week).

  • Budget Airbnb – €40–60 per night (€280–420 for 1 week).

👉 1 Week Total Estimate (including stay): €400–750

🌟 Budget Travel Tips for Paris

✔️ Buy the Navigo Easy pass for unlimited Metro rides.
✔️ Visit museums on the first Sunday of the month (many are free).
✔️ Enjoy picnics by the Seine instead of pricey restaurants.
✔️ Stay in hostels or budget Airbnbs to save on accommodation.
✔️ Walk as much as possible—Paris is a city best explored on foot.

✅ Final Thoughts

In one week, you can see the iconic landmarks, historic sites, and hidden gems of Paris without breaking the bank. The best part? Paris proves that travel is about experiences, not expenses.

💬 Would you spend 7 days in Paris on a budget, or go luxury? Let me know your style!

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