+10 Tips y Trucos (UNICOS Nadie te los dirá) para vivir París al MÁXIMO

Estos consejos para vivir y disfrutar París, Francia, sin gastar una fortuna o incluso de manera totalmente gratuita, sólo te los damos aquí, en este canal.

En este video daré consejos y tips para que tu estancia en París sea un momento que jamás olvidarás. Dónde y qué comer, cosas que hacer y ver, qué sitios visitar, etc. Tus finanzas personales así como tu enriquecimiento cultural te lo agradecerán.

¿Se puede beber en las calles de París? y otras preguntas: https://youtu.be/7kGygeummRA
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Serie “El París que no te cuentan”: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5io3jZIfgooWIMUAGGXL_8VBogQ1r3ez

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Soy Sév en Voyage, francesa con más de una década en México.
En este canal hablamos de mi país de nacimiento, Francia, y de mi país paralelo, México, países muy ricos en cultura. ¡Aquí se habla frañol!

Je suis une française qui vit au Mexique depuis maintenant 13 ans. Cette chaîne cherche à rapprocher les cultures de mon pays de naissance et de mon pays d’accueil. Ici on parle le frañol!

Yes, Sév, I’m hopping on this plane to Paris, and I don’t want to spend a fortune over there. Are there cheap options so I don’t have to sell a kidney? There are options! If you’re going to Paris or planning to go in the future, this video is going to be gold for you if you want to make your money stretch over there. In this video, I’ll talk about a ton of tips that even the best artificial intelligence won’t give you, because it still lacks a lot of street smarts. And as the classic says: “the last tip will surprise you!” Let’s go! Many movies and series have created the image that Paris is all glamour, fashion, chic. But no, Paris is also a laid-back city, without pretensions or snobbish clichés. With little money but a big desire to soak up the city, you can have amazing experiences in the French capital. Let’s start right at the airport. If you want to save, absolutely do not take a taxi in France. Besides being super expensive, it’ll cost you an arm and a leg since the airport is far outside Paris. Plus, you risk getting a pirate taxi-yes, they exist-and you could end up penniless. If you land at Charles de Gaulle Airport, which is the most common, look for signs for the suburban train. The RER Line B, the blue line, takes you to Paris. If you arrive at Orly Airport, maybe you’re coming from another European country, you have two options: Use the Orlyval, a little train the airport has. It’ll take you to Antony station, also on the RER Line B. Or, hop on Metro Line 14. The airport is one of its terminals. Obviously, use the same transportation in reverse when it’s time to leave Paris for the airport. And once in Paris, what do you recommend? Well, for getting around the city, public transportation, hands down. It’s the best way to go from point A to point B, and it’s the cheapest and fastest too. You might hit rush hour and get squished, but hey, so you can’t say there wasn’t some human warmth in Paris. I recommend getting a card like this one. It’s called the Pass Navigo. Because if you buy single round-trip tickets, your money will slip away like water. Get a weekly or monthly Pass Navigo, depending on how long you’ll be in Paris. You can use it as many times as you need. This pass works for the metro, suburban train, bus, and tram in the city. And if you’re tech-savvy, you can do it online too: you can buy your tickets through the Île-de-France Mobilités app. If you like cycling, the Pass Navigo covers that too: just activate this option on your pass. There are Vélib’ Métropole bike stations all over the city, which is the bike-sharing service. Paris is a city you walk, as much of its magic is enjoyed on foot, strolling and admiring the Louvre, the Seine riverbank, the Tuileries, Luxembourg Gardens, the Champs-Élysées, the cemeteries, the boulevards. Walking, of course, costs nothing, but what’s obvious is that after walking a bit, you’ll need to cool off, right? You get thirsty. Especially in summer, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 86 degrees Fahrenheit. I suggest you don’t buy water bottles but bring your best reusable bottle. And use this app from the public company Eau de Paris, Water of Paris. It’ll help you locate the nearest water fountain to where you are. These water points can be fountains, like the ones you see now, or participating businesses that let you refill your bottle. And what happens when you drink a lot of water? Yup, you’ll need to use the bathroom. So, when nature calls and you don’t want to spend 50 cents to 1 euro at certain pay toilets, I recommend using this app. It’ll help you locate public restrooms in Paris. Here’s a secret, but shh, don’t tell anyone: you can also use the bathroom at McDonald’s. Just walk in, and if a guard asks where you’re going, say you’re washing your hands before buying your burger. Speaking of food, obviously, I’m not going to recommend McDonald’s while you’re in France. Here are some varied recommendations: There’s this app called Too Good To Go. Preferably use it in the afternoon or evening. With it, you can find food from businesses that didn’t sell during the day, usually at half price or even cheaper. Many Paris establishments are registered on this app. Now, if you can cook where you’re staying, the cheapest supermarkets are these two: Lidl and Aldi. For me, they have the best prices. You’ll find plenty of products to cook something good, nice, and cheap. Here’s another tip: no matter the supermarket, look in the refrigerated food section for the area where they gather products close to their expiration date. They reduce the original price, and they’re still perfectly edible. Just make sure the expiration date hasn’t passed. The next tip isn’t just about saving money, it’s also a must-do: A picnic. Put together a picnic! Whether in one of Paris’s parks or, even better, by the Seine riverbank. Go to a supermarket, buy some cheese, ham, grapes, a pre-made salad, or make one yourself, a couple of beers or whatever you like. Let’s go! Get to your chosen spot, find your place, and spend an evening watching life go by, feeling totally at ease. Little money, but an unmatched experience, trust me. “Hey, Sév, I’ll be in a rush and don’t think I’ll have time to prepare a picnic.” No worries. In that case, I suggest you visit the city’s bakeries, of which there are tons-French people are famous for their bread- and check out what these bakeries offer for breakfast or lunch. It’s called a “formule,” basically a set menu. For breakfast, you’ll likely find a formule that includes, for example, a coffee or hot chocolate, a hot drink, with an orange juice, a croissant or pain au chocolat, a viennoiserie, or bread to spread. For quick Parisian meals, you’ll find sandwiches, crepes, or, as an Arab legacy, kebabs. If you get them with fries, they’re very filling, very satisfying. “Sév, we’d like to eat French dishes at a local spot with reasonable prices.” In that case, I have the ultimate recommendation: I suggest you go to one of Paris’s bouillons. Bouillon means broth, and the name refers to simple restaurants from the late 19th century where working-class people and laborers went to eat a daily menu at affordable prices. Today, these places offer a full meal with French dishes, from appetizer to dessert, including cheeses and wine. The cool thing about these places is you can choose what to eat. Maybe you want just one dish, or the full experience, depending on your budget. Another cool thing is that the menu changes constantly. They usually update it each season to offer dishes made with seasonal ingredients. You’ll find onion soup, escargots, bœuf bourguignon, blanquette de veau… In short, French cuisine. Full belly, happy heart. Time to visit a museum or an exhibition, right? Paris has many museums, and entry costs range from 13 to 23 euros. If you plan to visit several museums during your trip, I recommend using the Paris Musée Pass app, a pass that significantly reduces the cost of individual admissions. It has several options, and you can choose the one that suits you best. If you’re not visiting many museums, my best advice is to buy tickets for the desired museum in advance on the museum’s website. You’ll save time in lines and avoid overcrowding. “Hey, are there free museums in Paris?” Yes, some are free on the first Sunday of every month, like the Musée d’Orsay, Musée de l’Orangerie, and the Centre Pompidou… Although at the time of recording this video, this last one is closed for renovations. the Picasso Museum, the Quai Branly Museum. “And what’s up with the Louvre Museum?” The Louvre hasn’t been part of this deal since 2014, but it does offer free entry every July 14, unless it falls on a Tuesday, their closing day, and the first Friday of every month after 6 p.m., except in July and August. But for these bargain days at the Louvre, you need to book online. Available spots open on the web box office and sell out like hotcakes, like pain au chocolat, in hours. But there’s one museum that’s an absolute gem and free every day: the Musée Carnavalet, which tells the history of Paris from when it was called Lutetia to the present day. I really recommend you visit it. A gem of gems, as I said. There are also guided tourist tours at various Paris sites, where at the end of the tour, you pay what you think it’s worth. A voluntary contribution, basically. For example, there’s this website to find guides and tours. There are also detailed tours on websites where you read or listen to content as you walk. But you know what I recommend most? Check out the playlist El París que no te cuentan (The Paris They Don’t Tell You About) here, on your video channel, Sév en Voyage. In this playlist, there are videos where I show the French capital from a less conventional perspective. “What can you recommend about the Eiffel Tower?” Climb it. Honestly, the view is stunning. You see all of Paris and beyond. It’s a must-do that’s worth it. But yes, being a must-do, there are lots of people, lots of lines, even if you buy your tickets in advance, which I obviously recommend. Now, if you’re short on time to climb the Eiffel Tower and want to see beautiful panoramic views, there are other viewpoints in Paris that are free. I made a video about it, and I’ll leave it in the description below. I’ll give you a sneak peek of one free viewpoint: you can go to the steps of Montmartre hill and sit to enjoy the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, the view of Paris, and some excellent street musician who’s entertaining at the moment. Next travel tip: if your birthday falls during your stay in Paris, take advantage of it. You can take a free boat tour on the Seine River. This offer comes from the company Vedettes de Paris. It’s only valid on your actual birthday and applies only to the birthday person. You must confirm it’s your birthday with your passport. There are only three spots available per boat. This next tip is a bit obvious, but worth mentioning: while you’re there, look online for what events, festivals, or exhibitions are happening so you can attend. If you go around this time of year, you’ll catch the Festival de la Musique. If you go in the summer, there’ll be outdoor movie screenings at Parc de la Villette or Paris Plage at certain spots along the Seine. If you go in September, you’ll hit the European Heritage Days, when places usually closed to the public all year open up. And all these events I mentioned are free. “And for accommodation, what do you have for us?” Well, honestly, I can’t perform miracles. There aren’t many cheap accommodation options in Paris. There’s the hostel option, of course, obviously, as you know, in hostels, you share bathrooms and rooms. So, if you’re traveling with a group or family and don’t mind seeing each other in underwear, go for it. There’s also Airbnb, but as you know, some apartment owners are shameless, renting out dumps for a fortune. But oh my gosh, my goodness, it’s a Parisian dump! My advice is to thoroughly check profiles and read reviews. Also, what you can do, both for Airbnb and more classic hotels, is to look not in central Paris intramuros, but beyond the périphérique, outside Paris but not too far, and you might find something good at a reasonable price. Searching in this area, you could find something good and affordable. If you want to bring a little gift back home, something truly French, a small token, I’ve got a recommendation too: Emmaus, a charitable organization with various stores, where you can buy all kinds of secondhand items at great prices. You can find clothes, but also books, records, music, toys, furniture, kitchen utensils, and all sorts of items, many made in France. Take a look around, and you’ll see what I mean. You’ll find treasures. Look at what I found: this cheese platter with beautiful details, and these gorgeous egg cups for eating soft-boiled eggs. If you love books, the Boulinier bookstores are a must. You can find books starting from from 20 cents, along with DVDs, vinyls, and CDs. See how there are places in Paris that, with just a few euros, can offer a thousand experiences? Obviously, you need to ditch that super consumerist idea mindset that if it didn’t cost an arm and a leg, it’s not good. The trick is to look for it. “Hey, Sev, I don’t want to be pushy, but the sun is about to set, I’m getting crazy thirst, and I feel like dancing. What do you recommend?” I see you, party animal! For a beer and party craving, here’s my first tip for you, ’cause your friend Séverine I am. It’s super common, and any true beer lover will know it: take advantage the of the famous “Happy Hour,” that time in the afternoon when bars offer 2-for-1 beers or drinks at low prices. Another great option for those who love dancing is to head to the Jardin Tino Rossi in the late afternoons, located along the Seine, near Austerlitz train station. It is a place where people gather to dance. There’s the group dancing salsa and cumbia, the group dancing ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll, those dancing tango, and even bal musette, accordion music danced in Paris over 100 years ago. It gets fun lively with among regular attendees and passers by who stop to dance. A website I highly recommend for Paris nightlife is Lylo. It lists all the music events in Paris, you can find from mainstream ones like stadium concerts, to small group of friends’ performance at a certain Parisian bar. The app organizes events by day, and the cool thing is it offers free event options, where you either pay nothing at all, or maybe just a small minimum consumption fee. Click on the event you’re interested in and it tells you the nearest Metro station and even the price of a beer at the bar. Other sites I recommend that’ll help with all the topics we covered in this video are Sortir à Paris, Paris je t’aime Je T’aime, and Paris Secret. As you saw, see, you don’t don’t have to wear a mink coat or carry an Yves Saint Laurent bag. Paris isn’t just Fashion Week. It has its laid back, casual side, unpretentious, without snobbery. What did you think of these tips? Did you like them? Which tip do you want to add to? Also, what money-saving hack do you want to share? What Parisian spot would you recommend? I’ll read all your comments below, as always. Before I go, I want to thank everyone for all the interaction with this video, whether it’s a like, a share, a comment, or subscribing to. Don’t miss forget to click “all notifications” to get alerts when I post new content. To those who’ve sent Super Thanks and become channel patrons, thank you so much! We’ll see you in the next video. I’m off to continue my kiddo’s outing, who’s already getting a bit rowdy. Let’s go!