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A walk through the Louvre, an elevator up the Eiffel Tower and a gruelling climb up the stairs to the Arc De Triomphe. Is this the Paris you have planned to visit? For my umpteenth visit to Paris I decided it was time to check off all the “hot spots” I was yet to visit and finally be able to say I had seen the Mona Lisa up close and to walk the hallowed halls of the world’s most renowned museum. Years ago I was standing in a 2 hour line to climb the Notre Dame Cathedral with my partner when I noticed a family of four flash a fancy card and gain immediate, complimentary access. Magic! I have since researched the Paris Pass and decided it was my golden ticket to fast track my way about town, finally ticking off all the attractions I was yet to visit. So, what’s the verdict? Is the Paris Pass worth the money? The Paris Pass Price & What’s Included Lets talk money matters first, because what’s the point in buying a Paris Pass if you’re no...

So you’re looking for a Paris day trip? The Château de Sceaux is one of the lesser known castles in Paris yet is so breathtakingly beautiful that we thought it time to change that. It’s conveniently located and can be reached in less than 30 minutes from central Paris and being so close you needn’t dedicate a whole day but could easily get away with giving up only an afternoon of your precious time in Paris to this castle. The castle The château de Sceaux is a grand country house, it differs from other castles in that it invites and welcomes you in rather than overwhelms you. It has an intimate and cosy feel for a castle yet is no less grand once you enter its doors. After all it was grand enough for Louis XI to come and dine here in the 15th century. The grounds The grounds were designed by Le Nôtre; the landscape architect who designed the gardens at Versailles and they are worth a visit in their own right. They are expansive and contain within them an orangery...

Paris has a reputation the world over for being one of the most expensive cities in the world and whilst this can be true, it’s also a city which is very easy to do on a budget. Paris welcomes student discounts, offers free museum days and is overflowing with free activities. There really is no need to spend copious amounts of money in Paris in order to have a good time! The first year that I spent in Paris I was on a very tight budget working as an au pair with a low disposable income but that it didn’t stop me from having a good time, in fact is was the best year of my life to-date. Experiences are what count, not materialistic possessions. It’s the little things that I would value the most such as the moment the Eiffel Tower would sparkle, passing by monuments which I’d only seen in films beforehand and being around people who’s company I cherished.  I am convinced that you can come to Paris, spend little money and leave with your heart full of happiness...