Help with traveling to Paris france?

Question

Hey...i am 14 years old and my one goal is to travel the world. My mom said that if i can afford to pay my way we can to to Paris. I have a summer job that will give me 100 dollars a month so I need to save some each month. I would like some ideas on how to earn more money, an estimate on plane tickets, things to see in paris, how a dollar would be to a whatever type o money they have there and a nice hotel to daty in. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

Answer 1

Dollars is very low compared to euro, so you will have to save a lot before going.

For plane, save about 1000 and it should be more than enough.

For hotel, I would recommend hostels, "auberge de jeunesse" - there are plenty in many, many towns, and some have individual bedrooms. You'll have to buy their card, and then it will be very cheap to sleep there; they usually offer free breakfast, and a kitchen where you can cook.

If your family wants to come with you, consider home swaping (you offen have to suscribe to a club, like intervac), which is very cheap and practical.

Where do you want to go in France ? Only Paris ? Paris + Riviera ? Paris + Riviera + Châteaux de la Loire ? Mont-Saint Michel ? French Britanny ? Strasbourg ? Toulouse ? Dijon ?  It will change a lot your budget.

Answer 2

Planes are likely to be expensive at the moment. It's been said Hostels are good, which is true, but we always stay at Hotel B&B. They do have hotels just outside Paris on Metro lines. For traveling to places outside Paris, the TGV is the easiest and quickest. Prices are reasonable.

Answer 3

The most cost-effective way of traveling to Paris is usually with a group - such as from your school (or later, a college).  

Another option is to take French lessons from an organization that sponsors trips to France.  

Note that learning to speak French well will create opportunities for you, such as grants and scholarships.

http://www.consulfrance-nouvelleorleans....

Good luck!