With a strong Euro against the Pound, many travellers avoid France as a holiday destination for fear of it being too expensive. There are however, many ways in which France can provide cheap holidays with some careful planning and clever tips. Planning and visiting the country on a budget can give you a much more authentic experience than that which comes with booking a four star city break.
For those on a budget, the best advice is to travel away from the most popular resorts and tourist destinations, going off the beaten track. Holidaying during the summer months will always add increased costs so choose autumn or spring where travel costs will be lower. The region's of Normandy and Brittany are great cheap destinations and still retain the traditional French charm, are not overrun with tourists and have plenty of things to do and places to eat cheaply.
It has become less expensive to travel to France over the last few years. Cheap flights can be booked in advance with low cost airlines to airports across the country. There are also train services that can be booked in advance through the Channel Tunnel Eurostar travelling from London to Paris and beyond.
For those wishing to explore the country by car, this can be a costly option as petrol is more expensive in France than the UK. Hiring a car works out cheaper through a UK based company rather than a French company where you will be charged in Euros.
Once in France the cheapest way to travel long distances through the country is by opting for a rail pass. This will allow you to go between the country's major cities and towns through different regions. If you intend on travelling shorter distances through France, perhaps staying in one or two regions, a bus pass is a great budget alternative.
France is renowned for food and plays an important role in the country's culture. You can however, still enjoy the food when considering cheap holidays within the country. Rather than eat large meals at night in restaurants, the best eating out tip is to eat at lunch time when prices are lower than at night for the same dishes. There are usually fixed price menus on offer which work out cheaper than individually pricing these dishes. Skipping breakfast in the hotel and opting for pastries and coffee in the many cafes, bakeries and pastry shops can also work out considerably cheaper.
There are many free things to do in France on cheap holidays from towns and cities to the rolling countryside. There are many places to walk and cycle from the hills of the surrounding scenic landscape, to the beaches and cliffs of the coastline or the parks and gardens in the cities and towns.
Some of the major cities also offer free attractions such as the Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille, a distinctive church overlooking the city.
For those on a budget, the best advice is to travel away from the most popular resorts and tourist destinations, going off the beaten track. Holidaying during the summer months will always add increased costs so choose autumn or spring where travel costs will be lower. The region's of Normandy and Brittany are great cheap destinations and still retain the traditional French charm, are not overrun with tourists and have plenty of things to do and places to eat cheaply.
It has become less expensive to travel to France over the last few years. Cheap flights can be booked in advance with low cost airlines to airports across the country. There are also train services that can be booked in advance through the Channel Tunnel Eurostar travelling from London to Paris and beyond.
For those wishing to explore the country by car, this can be a costly option as petrol is more expensive in France than the UK. Hiring a car works out cheaper through a UK based company rather than a French company where you will be charged in Euros.
Once in France the cheapest way to travel long distances through the country is by opting for a rail pass. This will allow you to go between the country's major cities and towns through different regions. If you intend on travelling shorter distances through France, perhaps staying in one or two regions, a bus pass is a great budget alternative.
France is renowned for food and plays an important role in the country's culture. You can however, still enjoy the food when considering cheap holidays within the country. Rather than eat large meals at night in restaurants, the best eating out tip is to eat at lunch time when prices are lower than at night for the same dishes. There are usually fixed price menus on offer which work out cheaper than individually pricing these dishes. Skipping breakfast in the hotel and opting for pastries and coffee in the many cafes, bakeries and pastry shops can also work out considerably cheaper.
There are many free things to do in France on cheap holidays from towns and cities to the rolling countryside. There are many places to walk and cycle from the hills of the surrounding scenic landscape, to the beaches and cliffs of the coastline or the parks and gardens in the cities and towns.
Some of the major cities also offer free attractions such as the Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille, a distinctive church overlooking the city.
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