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Broke as a Joke - Paris
The Sights
Paris has some world famous museums, not least the Louvre “Loove-ruh” – say it fast, a huge collection of art ranging from sculpture to paintings, and the ancient era to the recent past. It also houses the most famous painting in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, which is surprisingly underwhelming in the flesh. Metro – Louvre Rivoli.
You could spend a day in the Louvre alone, but if it’s paintings you’re into then visit the breathtaking Musee D’Orsay, a converted train station which houses the impressionists like Monet, Manet and Van Gogh. Metro – Assemblee Nationale / Musee D’Orsay. To save money you can time your trip to coincide with the first Sunday of the month, when most the major museums are free for the day.
Other free attractions include; the renowned Notre Dame cathedral, setting for Victor Hugo’s novel about a guy with a lumpy back, a walk along the banks of the river Seine which divides Paris into Left and East banks; or a visit to the famous Pere-Lachaise cemetery, last resting place of Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrisson among others.
Montmartre
If you’re after a flavour of nocturnal Paris, you can visit Montmartre, home of the Moulin Rouge, numerous clubs and the city’s red light district. Though visiting the clubs or the Moulin will severely dent your wallet, it’s a colourful, if slightly dodgy area and well worth visiting. Visit the café where Amelie Poulain served her customers or take a walk up the steps to the Sacre Coeur Cathedral for a spectacular view of the city. Metro – Pigalle / Anvers.
Eating Out
French food is world-renowned, and with good reason. It’s rich, filling cuisine, big on meat and sauces and supplemented by some of the best bread you’ll ever taste. Avoid the obvious tourist traps like the Champs Elysees and look for bargains down the side streets. Most restaurants have great deals called “Menu”, where you can get two or three courses for a set rate. Expect to pay around €10-15 for a decent two course dinner.
Boozing
Drinking in Paris ain’t cheap. A pint in a pub will cost you about 8 euro and is probably best avoided. The good news is that wine is dirt-cheap and you can pick up a good bottle in a supermarket for as little as three or four euro. If saving money while out, drink it by the glass in a bar.
In the heart of the student district – the Latin Quarter – you’ll find “Student bar” on Rue Mouffetard who do €4 cocktails until 10pm every night. Metro – Place Monge. Other funky areas include Bastille (not the prison), Metro – Bastille, and the Gay district Le Marais.
Ambience
One of the most enjoyable aspects of visiting Paris is simply being there, smelling the enticing scent of the boulangeries and marvelling at the beautiful architecture and style of the fashionistas.
Whether you’re sipping Moet on the Champs Elysess or a 2 euro coffee at Mc Donalds, you’re sure to enjoy the experience of one of the most alluring cities in the world.
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