Paris is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. One of the easiest ways to save money is by staying in a holiday rental rather than a hotel, and a rental is especially cost effective if you are visiting the city for several weeks or longer. Of course, the museums, monuments and restaurants of Paris are enough to occupy anyone for several weeks, although holiday rentals in Paris also allow you to use the city as a base to explore other areas of France. An easy day trip is to the spectacular medieval cathedral at Chartres, and to the north of the city the D-Day beaches of Normandy and the beautiful city of Rouen are just a couple of hours by train. Southwest of Paris is the Loire Valley, with its dozens of spectacular castles and stately homes lining the banks of the Loire River.
July 8, 2025
