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A two-week trip to France can be amazing and affordable! Mix Paris with charming towns like Lyon or Normandy to balance cost and culture. Use trains to explore, and look for flight + hotel deals on Lastminute. I saved extra using this site for promo codes: https://koupons.fr/code-promo/lastminute/. Plan smart, and France doesn’t have to break the bank. Bon voyage! 🇫🇷✈️
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Absolutely! For an affordable two-week trip to France, you could spend the first week exploring Paris, Normandy, and the Loire Valley, then head to Lyon and Provence for week two. Stick to trains, budget stays, and enjoy local markets and free walking tours—plenty of amazing experiences without breaking the bank!
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Of course! You could explore Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley, Lyon, and Provence over two weeks—lots to see and do without spending a fortune.
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Overview: Affordable 2-Week France Itinerary
Trip Duration: 14 days Ideal Budget: €1,200–€1,800 (excluding flights) Travel Style: Budget/mid-range (mix of trains, Airbnb, hostels or 2–3 star hotels, self-catering where possible) Travel Months: April–June or September–October for good weather & lower prices 🗓️ Day 1–4: Paris
✅ Budget Tips: Buy a Paris Museum Pass (2 or 4 days) Stay in areas like Montmartre or Belleville for cheaper stays Walk instead of using taxis — Paris is extremely walkable ✅ Must-Sees: Eiffel Tower (free to view, picnic at Champ de Mars) Louvre Museum (free on first Sunday of the month) Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur (free) Seine River walk + Latin Quarter Budget-friendly dinner at Rue Cler or a boulangerie picnic 🗓️ Day 5–6: Loire Valley (via train)
🚄 1.5–2 hrs from Paris
✅ What to do: Rent a bike and explore Château de Chambord or Chenonceau Stay in Tours or Blois for cheaper accommodations Try a wine tasting in a cave for ~€10 🗓️ Day 7–9: Lyon
🚄 2 hrs from Tours or Paris
✅ Why go: France’s food capital — but on a budget! Try "bouchons" (local restaurants) Old Town (UNESCO site), Parc de la Tête d'Or Explore Croix-Rousse area for art & affordable eats 🗓️ Day 10–13: Provence (Avignon or Aix-en-Provence)
🚄 2–2.5 hrs from Lyon
✅ Ideas: Stay in Avignon (less expensive than Nice/Marseille) Take day trips to Arles, Gordes, or Les Baux-de-Provence Lavender fields if visiting late June/early July 🗓️ Day 14: Return to Paris or fly out from Marseille
💸 Budget Breakdown (per person):
Item Estimated Cost
Intercity Trains €120–€180 (book in advance on SNCF)
Accommodations €30–€70/night (Airbnb, budget hotels, hostels)
Meals €15–€25/day (bakeries, groceries, 1 nice meal/day)
Sightseeing €80–€120 (museum passes, tours)
Extras €100 (souvenirs, snacks, emergencies) 🧳 Travel Tools
Compare flights and hotels at https://www.alltraveldealsnow.com/ Use SNCF Connect or Trainline EU for rail bookings Look for free walking tours in each city — pay what you can ✅ Tips for Saving More
Use local markets and cook meals if staying in Airbnbs Buy a multi-city train pass if you plan to explore more Visit free museums (especially on first Sundays)
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