{"id":23739,"date":"2017-11-05T19:16:49","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T18:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=23739"},"modified":"2025-02-21T19:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T18:08:36","slug":"tourists-wasting-money-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/tourists-wasting-money-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Ways Tourists Keep Wasting Money in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it can also be expensive. Many tourists end up spending more than they need to, often without realizing it. Here are some common ways travelers waste money in Paris and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1) Eating at Tourist Trap Restaurants<\/h2>\n<p>Restaurants near iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame often charge high prices for average food.<\/p>\n<p>For example, eateries on Rue de la Huchette near Notre-Dame are popular but tend to be overpriced and crowded. Instead, head a few streets over to Rue Saint-Andr\u00e9 des Arts for cozy, affordable bistros.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, skip the caf\u00e9s on Place du Trocad\u00e9ro near the Eiffel Tower and try Rue de Passy nearby for authentic meals at better prices.<\/p>\n<p>By exploring a little further, you\u2019ll find delicious, authentic food without the tourist markup.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSw8zwkj46i\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSw8zwkj46i\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Tatiana | The Happy Jetlagger (@thehappyjetlagger)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2) Over-Tipping in Restaurants<\/h2>\n<p>In France, tipping works differently than in the US and many other countries.<\/p>\n<p>A service charge is already included in the bill, so leaving an additional tip isn\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Many tourists, especially Americans, over-tip out of habit or misunderstanding.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel the service was exceptional, leaving a small amount, like a few coins or rounding up, is plenty.<\/p>\n<p>By knowing the local customs, you can avoid unnecessary expenses while still showing your appreciation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3) Paying for Bottled Water<\/h2>\n<p>Buying bottled water every time you\u2019re thirsty adds up quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you can ask for free tap water at restaurants by saying \u201cune carafe d\u2019eau,\u201d or refill your water bottle at Wallace fountains around the city.<\/p>\n<p>These historic fountains provide clean drinking water for everyone and can be found in many neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>They look like this:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbtmlsqNZN_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbtmlsqNZN_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Gu\u00eda de turismo en Par\u00eds (@holaparis)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4) Using Taxis and Ubers Excessively<\/h2>\n<p>Paris has an excellent public transportation system, including metros, buses, and bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Taxis and Ubers are not only expensive but can also take longer in traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, get a transportation pass like the Navigo or Paris Visite card for unlimited rides.<\/p>\n<p>These are cheaper and more convenient for exploring the city.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, walking or renting a bike lets you see Paris in a more personal and enjoyable way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5) Booking Hotels with \u201cInstagram Views\u201d<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CACDm0cJtyy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CACDm0cJtyy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par breakfast with a dream view \u2615\ud83c\udf0f (@dream.breakfasts)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Hotels that promote Eiffel Tower views often charge a premium, but the reality is, you\u2019re likely only in your room to sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Paying extra for a view you might not fully enjoy can significantly impact your budget. Instead, consider staying in vibrant neighborhoods like Le Marais, the Latin Quarter, or Montmartre. These areas offer charm, great dining, and local experiences at a lower cost.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, choosing a hotel near a metro station saves time and money. Paris\u2019 public transportation is excellent, making it easy to reach major landmarks without staying right next to them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6) Skipping the Lunch Formula<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/menu-du-jour.jpg\" alt=\"menu du jour\" width=\"750\" height=\"1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/menu-du-jour.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/menu-du-jour-342x475.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/menu-du-jour-737x1024.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Parisian restaurants often offer a &#8220;menu du jour&#8221; or lunch set menu, which is a fixed-price deal that includes multiple courses.<\/p>\n<p>These menus are typically much cheaper than ordering dishes \u00e0 la carte.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to enjoy a high-quality meal at a lower price.<\/p>\n<p>Look for these options during lunch hours and savor dishes like steak frites, quiche, or a fresh salad without breaking your budget.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7) Buying Expensive Hotel Breakfasts<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23749\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basic-breakfast.jpg\" alt=\"basic breakfast\" width=\"750\" height=\"1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basic-breakfast.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basic-breakfast-342x475.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basic-breakfast-737x1024.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Overpriced average breakfast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many hotels charge high prices for their breakfast buffets, which are often average and lack the charm of a true Parisian morning.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, start your day like a local by visiting a boulangerie. Freshly baked croissants, pain au chocolat, and a coffee from the counter cost just a few euros and taste far better.<\/p>\n<p>For a relaxed experience, you can also enjoy your breakfast at a sidewalk caf\u00e9. Sit outside, sip your coffee, and watch the city wake up around you.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you eat on a park bench, stroll a quiet street, or settle into a caf\u00e9, these moments are more authentic\u2014and affordable\u2014than a bland hotel buffet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>8) Not Checking for Major Events<\/h2>\n<p>Events like the Olympics, Fashion Week, or the Tour de France can make Paris much more expensive due to higher demand for flights, hotels, and even dining.<\/p>\n<p>Before booking your trip, check the city\u2019s calendar to avoid peak times.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re flexible with dates, visiting during quieter months often means better deals and a less crowded, more enjoyable experience in the city.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>9) Over-Scheduling the First Day<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jet-lag-paris.jpg\" alt=\"jet lag paris\" width=\"750\" height=\"1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jet-lag-paris.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jet-lag-paris-342x475.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jet-lag-paris-737x1024.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a long flight, jet lag and exhaustion can make it difficult to stick to a packed itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>Many tourists lose money by missing pre-booked reservations or rushing through activities they\u2019re too tired to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, plan your first day with flexibility in mind. Take time to settle into your hotel, enjoy a leisurely meal at a nearby caf\u00e9, or take a gentle stroll to explore your neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>This slower pace helps you ease into the rhythm of Paris without stress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>10) Buying Tickets for Tourist Attractions from Ticket Agencies<\/h2>\n<p>Many tourists buy attraction tickets from third-party websites or agencies, thinking it\u2019s more convenient. However, these resellers often charge extra fees, making the tickets more expensive than buying directly.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Eiffel Tower tickets bought on unofficial sites can cost much more than those from the official website. Some tourists even get scammed with fake or invalid tickets.<\/p>\n<p>To save money, always check the official websites of attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or Versailles. Booking directly ensures you get the best price and avoid unnecessary fees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>11) Paying High Currency Exchange Fees<\/h2>\n<p>Exchanging money at airport kiosks or using high-fee ATMs can quickly eat into your budget.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, research online banking apps like <em>Wise<\/em> or <em>Revolut<\/em>, which offer better exchange rates and lower fees.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, check your bank\u2019s policies before traveling to avoid unexpected charges.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>12) Overpaying for Mobile Service<\/h2>\n<p>Using international roaming plans can lead to surprising bills.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-sim-cards-for-tourists\/\">get an eSIM or local SIM card<\/a> for affordable data.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, rely on free Wi-Fi at your hotel, caf\u00e9s, or public areas to stay connected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it can also be expensive. 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