25 THINGS TO DO IN PARIS FOR FREE

Paris is reputed to be one of the most expensive cities in Europe and there is no doubt that there are things that are worth your money. But it is also true that there are many others that can be enjoyed without spending a single eurito. In this post we will tell you 25 things to do in Paris for free.

1. The symbol of Paris is undoubtedly the Eiffel Tower and although your ticket is paid, admire it from below comes free! There are many places to do it, our favorites areTrocadero andChamp de Mars. Of course, it is very worth paying the entrance and climb to the top.

2. Where if you can enter for free is another symbol of Paris: the Notre Dame Cathedral. Open at 08.00, we recommend you get up early to enjoy your interior (almost) alone. You will not see the Hunchback but the stained glass and the interior of the temple will leave you with your mouth open.

3. After Notre Dame, the second largest church in Paris is the church of Saint-Eustache in the neighborhood of Les Halles. If the exterior is imposing, the interior is no less, and it comes as a surprise: it houses the largest organ in France! Although admission is free every day, if you can come on a Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. you will see the organ and organist in action.

4. Montmartre It is one of the most mythical neighborhoods not only in Paris, but throughout Europe. There were countless artists who chose this Parisian enclave to create their works, and it has a very special atmosphere. Walk it on foot and visit all its corners. In this post we leave you a bohemian itinerary through Montmartre.

5. In this itinerary you can not miss the visit to the most "beloved" wall of Paris: the wall of Je t'aime, where the word "I love you" appears in more than 200 different languages.

6. Although it sounds a morbid tad, visit the Pére-Lachaise Cemetery It is on the list of the best things to do in Paris for free. It is one of the most impressive monumental cemeteries in Europe. Here characters like Chopin, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde rest. If that necrotourism is cool, you can also visit the somewhat less spectacularMontparnasse Cemetery.

7. And obviously, to discover the city by the hand of a specialized guide, do a free tour. Well, technically it is not free (you should leave a tip at the end) but it is money very well spent. In Paris there are three:

• Monumental tour of Paris
• Mysteries and Legends Tour
• Guided tour of the Latin Quarter

8. The Roman city before Paris was called Lutetia and from it is still preserved Les Arènes de Lutèce, an amphitheater where gladiatorial and beast fights were held. If you are visiting the Latin Quarter do not miss it!

9. Another neighborhood where it is worth missing is Le marais. Although formerly it was only a swampy area, it was the place chosen by the nobility to build their palaces. The epicenter of the neighborhood is the Vosgues Square and nearby you can make two free visits: the patio and the garden of Hôtel de Sully YVictor Hugo's House, where he wrote his masterpiece "Les Miserables".

10. If you agree in Paris on first sunday of the month you're in luck: there are many museums They allow free entry. This is the case of the Pompidou Center, the Eugène Delacroix National Museum, the Orsay Museum, the Louvre (only from October to the end of March) and many more. Here you can see the complete list.

11. Take a break in the Luxembourg garden, walk among its statues, approach the Medici fountain and the Orangerie. If you travel with children you will love them since there are often puppet shows!

12. Or if you get caught more by hand, in the Jardin des Tuileries, which separates the Louvre from the Place de la Concorde. Take a relaxing walk between statues (there are even Rodin) and ponds.

13. But if we talk about curious parks, we have to mention thePromenade Plantée, a raised garden on abandoned train tracks. The route is about 4.5 km with access to the street, exhibitions and lots of green!

14. One of the prettiest churches we ever saw is theThe Sacred Heart Basilica. Admission is free and opens from 06.00 to 22.00. And when you finish the visit don't go, you better stay for a while sitting on his stairs: the views from there are brutal. And the best part is that there are musicians who play live, you will live an unforgettable experience, you'll see.

15. Other great and free views are those obtained from the terrace of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. And it is not the only interesting thing, the building was declared a historical monument thanks to its spectacular neo-Byzantine dome. The mallPrintemps It also has a very cool terrace, but is closed for renovations (find out about its reopening before your trip).

16. And since we start to list the free places with good views, those of the Belleville Park, located 200 meters above sea level, you will not be disappointed. It is located a few steps east of Bd de Belleville. It is a beautiful place and not very well known.

17. Although the multicultural neighborhood of Belleville hides many other surprises, like the streetRue Dénoyez, with a lot of street art!

18. If you are passionate about art, in the building 59 RIVOLI You can immerse yourself in Parisian artistic trends. Here are about 30 studios of emerging artists, which remain open (and free) from Monday to Sunday.

19. To complete the cultural visit, we leave you these three free museums in Paris: Museum of Modern Art in Paris, Musée Carnavalet and Petit Palais, in an impressive building.

20. You can also eat for free in Paris, it is not a joke! The only condition is that you have a drink in one of the places that offer cous-cous dishes (especially) to customers ... a cheap dinner without a doubt! Here is a list of places where this "formula" is possible:

• Le Grenier One of the liveliest places in Paris that offers free cous cous on Fridays and Saturdays from 7.30pm.
• Le Bouillon Belge. Not only cous cous: here you can also eat mussels and chips.
• Cordonnerie On Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 pm there is free cous cous.
• Le Tribal Café. On Fridays and Saturdays there is free cous cous, on Wednesdays and Thursdays there are free mussels. Always after 9 pm
• Le Rétro Café: cous cous on Fridays and Saturday nights and a buffet and guitar concert the last two Saturdays of the month.
• Culture Rapide: on Friday night there is a free buffet and live performances.

21. If you like bookstores in Paris you have to go through the Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, where "they were hanging out" F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce (among others).

22. Give a ride on the banks of the Seine at sunset: The light at this time of day is magical and becomes one of the most romantic places in Paris.

23. By the way, if you visit Paris in summer, you can take advantage of the atificial Beach who improvise on the banks of the Seine. Obviously it is not a paradise beach, but sunbathing and in the capital of France is an experience. The most popular site isBassin de la Villette, although it is not in the Seine.

24. If you like curious places and colorful houses, approach until the Rue Cremieux: You'll love it.

25. Obviously you have to go from top to bottom Elysian Fields and get to the Arc de Triomphe (its entrance is not free but seeing it from outside is already a stub).

Sure there are many more things to do in Paris for free, these are just some ideas. If you know some leave us your comment.

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