Paris in the summer is magical — but it can quickly become expensive if you're not organized. Here are 15 must-do activities in Paris with tips for enjoying them without breaking the bank.
Freebies that are worth their weight in gold
- 🌳 Tuileries Gardens — Free shows in summer, view of the Louvre
- 🏛️ Royal Palace — Magnificent architecture, free entry
- 🏔️ Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre — Panoramic view, free entry
- 🌊 Paris Beaches — Free activities on the riverbanks (July-August)
- 🖼️ National Museums — Free admission on the first Sunday of the month (Louvre, Orsay, Pompidou)
Must-sees to book in advance
Tourist sites are often fully booked in the summer. Book in advance to avoid a 2-3 hour queue:
🗼 Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles — skip-the-line tickets
Book now and avoid the endless queues
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- Eiffel Tower — Go to the summit (reservations required in summer)
- Louvre Museum — Mona Lisa + Egyptian collections
- Musée d'Orsay — The world's finest Impressionist collection
- Versailles and its gardens — Full day recommended
- Seine River Cruise — A different view at sunset
- Holy Chapel — Breathtaking stained glass windows
- Centre Pompidou — Modern art + view of Paris
- The Marsh — Free galleries, street food
- Montmartre by night — Artists, illuminated view
- Père Lachaise — An unusual walk, free entry
- Paris Beaches — Free sand and entertainment
- Tuileries Festival — Ferris wheel, retro rides
- Bois de Vincennes — Lake, bicycles, picnic
- Saint-Martin Canal — Bohemian stroll, terraces
- White Night — Free art installations (October)
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