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Top 10 Affordable Cities and Regions

By Vero

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Paris

Experience Paris on a budget by staying outside tourist areas, using public transportation, taking walking tours, and enjoying a FREE museum entry on the first Sunday of the month.

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Bordeaux

Go for a FREE adventure in the city on foot and visit monuments. While accommodations are relatively affordable, stay in Bordeaux in October for discounted prices. Then, for a picnic at the Bordelais Public Garden.

Lyon

Lyon, a big French city, has affordable hostels, easy travel (train, plane, BlaBlaCar), Bouchon restaurants, Boulangerie bakeries, and FREE walking tours to explore.

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Marseille

Marseille offers affordable city-center lodgings. Discover free attractions. Explore freely with walking tours, bike rentals, or the Marseille City Pass.

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Loire Valley

Enjoy Loire Valley with affordable guesthouses/B&Bs. Explore Nantes for Mount St Michel, and tour charming towns, castles, and unique attractions like the Chateau of Clos-Lucé.

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Normandy

Discover France affordably in this fantastic region. Enjoy FREE attractions like Mount St Michel, but note parking fees and monastery ticket if driving.

Alsace

Although Alsace is not the most affordable place in France, there are affordable  restaurants and FREE places to visit Explore the city on foot or via public transportation, and then book a FREE walking tour of its beautiful villages.

Montpellier

Explore FREE charming streets, parks, and medieval sites. FREE museum entry on the first Sunday of each month.  Get fresh products at Marché des Arceaux. Enjoy cost-free summer events and festivals.

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