Some Tips To Save Money In Paris

Money is always the key factor in everything especially when you are in such a strange country with no one to help. "How to save money" is the big question for every trip , so make sure you have known some tips .

Department Stores is the best shopping spot.
You may be attracted by Parisian boutiques  and spend much time hang out around, but chose one of these largest Parisian department shops for buying items, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps are to excellent examples. These large shops always offer special discounts for tourists, for instance, 10% off for every purchase, and 12% off  for additional VAT when you purchase more than 175€ in one day.
There are also boutiques of famous fashion firms inside the department stores with similar  merchandise such as Gucci, Chanel, Louise Vuitton, Lancel, and even low-end frims, such as Zara and Morgan et Toi, also have. Moreover, with the tourist discount card, you may get even 25% off. But, be careful with red dots on some designer merchandise. Red dot means these items are not for the tourist discount.

Credit Card may help in many purchases.
In fact, all café, restaurant and shops allow Credit card and you will get the best exchange rate by the way.
Furthermore, It is not really necessary to purchase euros before going to Paris. There are many ATMs in the airports and also train stations. By this way, you may save 9-10% than using Euros.
Use Your Cell Phone for International Calls
In Paris, mobile phone coverage is omnipresent, and it’s an economical ways use your cell phone in this city. With just $10-15/month, you are able to keep off the immoderate fees of for cphone charge in hotels and also convenient to bring it beside every time , everywhere.

Don't Buy Brand Name Wines/ Champagnes. Local and Less-Known Brands are the best choices.
French champagnes/wines in your local liquor shop may be cheaper than in Paris . It sounds quite strange but it’s true because of the exchange rate of US Dollar and Francs . Many firms raise their price in France but keep price In US constant for the high demand. Alternatively, you had better buy some Parisians daily wine which is rare in the US.  Beaujolais, Cote du Rhones and Burgandies for 5 euros/1 bottle at the Monoprix and Nicholas are many the best choices.

First Sunday of the Month is the best time Visit Museums
On this day, It’s free to visit many famous museums and monuments of France in Paris. There are the Louvre, Pompidou Center or the Musée D'Orsay. However, the number of people may much more bigger than usual.  

Hotels fee may not include Breakfast.
A lot of hotels will charge more money for the breakfast. This cost may even reach from 10 to 13 euros. Therefore, be careful before deciding to book a hotel. Some hotels also offer breakfast with nice price.

"Paris City Passport" is useful for you trip
It offer you many discounts at sightseeings, shops, and museums. The cost is about 5 euros. However , there is not many discounts of it in winner.

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