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Despite the common conception that Paris is an expensive place to visit and live in, there are actually a great deal of cheap or free things to do all year round. When you first arrive, consider taking a free tour of the city to get your bearings and check the main tourist attractions off your list. Then, schedule your museum visits for the first Sunday of the month, when these museums are free and open to the public! There are also many museums that are run by the city that are always free.
You can even partake in Paris’ famous cultural offerings for an extremely reduced price at renowned theaters like the Palais Garnier opera house or the Opéra Bastille by looking for last-minute ticket sales or getting there early on standing room discount days.
If you’re in Paris during the summertime, you’ll be able to take advantage of one of the most unique events of the year: the Paris Plages. These “beaches” are built by the city each summer with sand trucked in and deposited on the banks of the Seine, offering games, sprinklers, dance and sports activities, boat rentals, musical events, and more. Come beat the summer heat on your own mini stay-cation right in the heart of Paris!