Free in Paris: Uncovering Hidden Gems on a Budget
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 2 April 2023
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
Welcome to another episode of Join Us in France, the podcast that unveils the hidden gems and lesser-known treasures of France. Today, we're taking you on a journey that reveals the incredible array of free experiences that Paris has to offer.
From the charming streets of the 12th and 13th arrondissements to the fascinating cemeteries, world-class parks, and bustling markets, there's something for everyone in our tour of the city's best-kept secrets.
Table of Contents for this Episode
- Intro
- Today on the podcast
- Podcast suporters
- After the interview: French politics and what to do when there are strikes
- Annie and Elyse: Free in Paris!
- You CANNOT do this without good walking shoes
- 12th arrondissement of Paris, worth it!
- 13th arrondissement, also worth it!
- The 14th arrondissement
- Cemeteries are visitable and always free
- There are a lot of wonderful free parks in Paris
- La Coulée Verte
- Bike trails and Vélib bikes
- Outdoor markets
- The flea market of Saint Ouen
- Visit department stores
- Paris Plage
- Dance along the Seine
- Outdoor Cinema
- Free Museums in Paris
- Carnavalet Museum of the History of Paris
- Museum of the Legion of Honor
- Musée Curie
- Fragonard Museum of Perfume
- Brâncuși Studio is free
- Musée Zadkine is free
- Museum of the Shoah is free
- The Bourdelle Museum and other free museums you may have to pay
- Petit Palais
- Museums that are free on the first Sunday of the month
- European Kids under 18 get in free to almost every cultural institution in France.
- University student under 26 get a reduction
- Art galleries
- The Park of the Chateau de Versailles is free
- Don’t be shy and ask if there are discounts!
- Go to the Jardin des Plantes!
- Patrons and supporters
- Preparing a trip to France?
- Self-guided tours
- French political landscape
- The Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste or PS)
- The Republicans (Les Républicains, LR)
- The National Front (Front National, FN)
- La République En Marche! (LREM)
- The Greens (Europe Écologie Les Verts, EELV)
- La France Insoumise (LFI)
- The travel question of the week: what to do about strikes in Paris?
- Podcast Promo
- Copyright
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The This is, join us in France, episode 435. |
| 0:17.0 | 435, 435. |
| 0:21.0 | 435. |
| 0:22.0 | 4. Bonsie Sergeant and join us in France is the podcast where we talk about France. |
| 0:29.0 | Everyday life in France, great places to visit in France, French culture, history, gastronomy, and news related to travel to France. |
| 0:38.0 | Today I bring you a conversation with a least driven of Toulouse guided walks about delightful treasures that Paris has to offer all without spending a single euro. |
| 0:50.0 | That's right. In this episode we'll take you on a tour of the most captivating things you can experience in Paris, absolutely free. |
| 0:58.4 | From world-class museums to iconic landmarks, tranquil parks, to vibrant street performances. |
| 1:06.0 | Paris is a city that caters to everyone's desires, |
| 1:09.0 | regardless of budget. |
| 1:11.0 | So grab your beret and a warm baget. of budget, and join us as we meander through the cobblown streets of Paris and discover |
| 1:20.0 | the hidden gems that will not cost you a thing. |
| 1:24.4 | Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, |
| 1:28.2 | this episode is your all-access pass to |
| 1:31.7 | experiencing the magic of Paris on a shoestring budget. |
| 1:36.1 | So are you ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture history and charm that Paris has to offer |
| 1:42.1 | without breaking the bank? |
| 1:44.0 | A lot, A lonsie, let's dive into the captivating world of free things to do in the magnificent |
| 1:52.1 | city of Paris. |
| 1:54.0 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my tours and services, |
| 1:59.0 | including my itinerary consult service, |
| 2:02.0 | and my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the |
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