A Cheap Getaway to Paris
It was only last minute that we decided to go to Paris. After receiving a random email from Eurostar that they had super-saver packages on London to Paris journeys, we felt that it would be rude not to go! If you keep your eye on Eurostar’s website, they do some great deals. Our trips merely costed £28 each way (total of £116 for two return tickets) which I’m sure you’ll agree is an incredible price (typically the Eurostar could set you back anything between £70-£169). I’ve just had a look on their site and this is what they’ve currently got on offer:
‘Prices for Standard tickets – 2 people £28pp each way, 3 people £27pp each way, 4 to 9 people £25pp each way’
These prices are going on for the rest of this year and in to the new year also – maybe we’ll have to go again!
For those of you that haven’t been on the Eurostar, it’s such a great way to travel. If only this were a way that we could travel to every country – It’s simple, smooth, fast and a really relaxing way to travel. It takes around three hours from Kings Cross St. Pancras to Gard Du Nord – don’t forget your passports – we nearly did!
When we arrived we took the metro to our hotel which is really easy to understand. The good thing about the Paris Metro is that you can buy tickets for a number of days which I believe isn’t yet available on the London Underground. Although this is good, we decided no to do this as we were unsure of how much we were actually going to use it. So we bought a single trip which costs €1.90. A great bonus for any Londoners that are travelling to Paris is that you can use the Citymapper app on your phone as this works in Paris too, making it really simple to get around.
We arrived at Arty Paris Hotel which is a ten minute walk from Porte du Vanyes metro stop (south East of Paris). I’m not quite sure why this hotel has a 7.9 rating on tripadvisor and is listed under ‘boutique art hotels’, as the only ‘arty’ item there was the light box in the reception area! It was clean enough and despite the broken shower, the overwhelming smell of new paint and it being crazy-hot in our room, it was comfy enough for a couple of nights without breaking the bank. The location was also very good, allowing us to get around Paris easily.
We headed to the Eiffel Tower from here which was about a thirty-minute walk. As we were there late in the afternoon, we sat in front of the tower waiting for the sun to set which was beautiful. We wanted to go and stand underneath it but there has been a number of barriers put up around the tower and in order get inside you have to undergo a number of security checks (I’m guessing because of the current terror threat levels etc.) As this created long queues, we decided to continue on our way. Luckily there’s so many different angles of the Tower that you can view it from, so we just walked around it and found some great places to take photos.
The next day we went to Disneyland! So exciting! Tickets for Disneyland are a lot cheaper than one might expect, at £35 – I was under the impression that they were maybe double this! I’ve been to a few before but Louis never has so we thought ‘Whyyyyy not!?’
Originally, we were planning to eat Brunch with the Stars which also costs around £30. If you want to do this, they advise you to call up three days prior to your arrival and book a table. Although we did do this, sadly by the time we called them first thing in the morning, it was fully-booked – boo! My friend recently went to this brunch and said it was so much fun and an easier way of getting all of the characters without having to spend hours queuing to do so.
The park closes at 8pm and then there’s an absolutely incredible light show that follows. This was honestly one of the most impressive things we’re seen so make sure you stay for it if you can! It lasts for about half an hour and is filled with illuminations, music, water and fireworks and is a perfect ending to the day! It’s quite an emotional moment actually, as they run through a series of animations projected on to the castle, including all of your favourite Disney characters and songs.
The Sacre Coeur is situated at the top of quite a significant hill which makes for an amazing viewpoint of Paris. It’s a really nice place to be and is also in an area where you can walk down some really quaint little French streets.
After our time here, we headed to the Moulin Rouge which is worth a visit. Just as you can imagine, the Moulin Rouge is quite a run down part of town with a serious amount of sex shops all boasting of having the best goods in town! There’s something about this place though that feels quite cool. It’s definitely worth coming to see it for yourselves. We’re quite hoping to head back to Paris at some point and check out the famous Moulin Rouge show which by all accounts is very cool!
Looks amazing! Such a great deal and this is all really helpful information and easy to read, thanks guys! 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words Ellie! Glad to have potentially helped 🙂
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Your trip and photos are bringing back my memories of Paris. We went to many of the same places. Thanks for the memories.
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Ah we’re so glad you enjoyed! You’re welcome, and thank you!
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Ah that’s amazing! Glad you enjoyed reading 😊🙌🏼
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Thanks for dropping by my place. Never been to Paris but I’ve met Goofy.
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Great post! Beautiful city!
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Thank you! It’s amazing isn’t it 👌🏽
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It is indeed. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for reading!
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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Thanks so much! Appreciate that 🙌🏼
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You’re most welcome – Great blog!
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Very nice article, lots of great information along with lots of great pictures so I am going to reblog this article for you folks.
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We so glad you enjoyed it! And thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
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First of all thanks for reading my blog, appreciated. Going to Paris and Disneyland at that price is really very good. I had a chance of visiting Paris 4yrs ago and supposed to go to Disneyland but changed my mind and opted to just be in Paris for sightseeing. Now my son is at the age that can appreciate places… I wonder which is best… Disneyland Paris or Disneyland HK. 😉
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You’re very welcome! Such a bargain eh and Paris is such a great place too! Ooooo exciting, let us know which one you chose! Disney HK is certainly on our list!
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Paris is so amazingly beautiful!
I love these pictures and I’d love to go to Disney Land one day 🙂
Lovely blog btw!!
xx, Sophie
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ah thank you Sophie – glad you enjoyed 🙂
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Ahhh I haven’t to Paris in 8 years, this post totally helped glue some of the fragments back together. I remember becoming obsessed with escargot!! So delicious, and btw those Disney photos are truly magical!
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Thanks so much! Glad you like 😉
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🙂
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If you ever want to do the Atlantic Ocean beaches and Disney World, let me know. My daughter’s moved to Manhattan for her career and I’ve made half the house a nice guest area. Seriously.
Your blog has a real genuine feel to it and You two are such a cute couple!
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Thank you so much – that sounds like one hell of an offer! The US is definitely a place on our list for the future. Really happy that you like the blog. It’s still relatively new and we’re hoping to grow it even more over the coming year.
Thanks again! 🙂
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Keep on posting, yes!!
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Really interesting post Did you get on the Peter Pan ride at Disney? 😉 and yes if you go again you’d enjoy the show at Moulin Rouge, even though it’s a bit pricy. Nos Ancêtres les Gaulois is a phenomenal restaurant too. I loved the bit about the snails. Thank you for sharing and bringing back some memories 🙂
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Ahhh we did queue up for the Peter Pan ride but unfortunately gave up after some time as it was veryyyy long! Thanks for your comment and kind words – glad you liked the read 🙂
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This brought back some wonderful memories of our trip to Paris, but with added sights. It was fun to see Disneyland as we live near the first one. Thanks for sharing.Thanks for following my blog. 🙂
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A wonderful looking travel blog! And many thanks for the follow on Jude’s Photography! 🙂
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Thank you Jude! 🙌🏼
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I have an “Opening Crew 1992” coffee mug. Disney has a sophisticated system for managing to extract enormous profits from food sales…we put in the first system.
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Amazing photographs 🙂 Paris is such a charming city.. And those air tickets are very cheap !
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Thank youuuu!!
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Hi there, and thanks for following my blog. Unfortunately I’m short on time right now, but I wanted to tell you that your site looks spectacular. This blog looks very professional and well-designed.
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ah thanks Josh! We really appreciate you kind words 🙂
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My pleasure. Keep up the good work!
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Great photos! I enjoyed them and the post.
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Your photos are amazing, and the trip sounds like so much fun. I’m coming with you on your next trip to Euro Disney!
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haha – the more the merrier! 😉 Cheers for your comment!
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Glad you enjoyed your visit to Paris. I also always go there by train: Frankfurt to Paris is less than four hours by ICE or TGV, and they run several times a day. I have also taken the EuroStar from Paris to London and back, and found it a great way to travel.
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Great posts mate! Keep up the good work n awesome content !👌🏼🙌🏼
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Ah thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🤣
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Thanks for following Indifferent Ignorance!
I’d love to visit Paris again, it’s such a beautiful city. 🙂
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Great post and gorgeous photos.
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Thank you! 🙂
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Well, that’s one of the perks of living where you do – you can take advantage of a fabulous rail deal and take a few days in Paris. Sounds great!
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Wow! Thank you for sharing your adventures and stunning photos! Thank you for following BrewNSpew.
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No worries! Many thanks for your comment 🙂
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A happy 2018 to you, Sarah and Louis!
Congratulations! I have nominated your blog for the Real Neat Blog Award.
More about this nomination is at
https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/real-neat-blog-award-congratulations-15-nominees/
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Thank you! That’s great news 😎🙌🏻
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Well deserved 🙂 Keep blogging!
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Your blog on Paris is wonderful like it.
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Thank you! 🙌🏻
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I love the photographs so much. Everything seems so amazing and enjoyable.
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It really was! 🤣 thank you!
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Thank you for the wonderful your of Paris and it’s “Disneyland”, all so very interesting for me. And thankyou for following my blog/website, muchly appreciated, hope you enjoy reading my humble writings, and I’m from Geelong, Australia. Cheers. Ivor.
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Hi! Thanks a lot for joining Thoughts of SheryL!
Great blog! 🙂
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Called by to leave my thanks for your recent decision to follow Learning from Dogs. Thank you!
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This was an enjoyable read and I loved the pictures. Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks for the follow. I too love travel and have been doing it for years. Working on transferring our thousands of film slides into digital photos so we can share on my blog series 50 States-50 Countries. Sorry you didn’t go up in the tower…also a great view of the city. Haven’t been to Paris in awhile…last time we took the chunnel, not long after it opened…drove our right side steering rental car onto the train and zipped to France where they swapped us for a Peugeot, beastly car, then off to Paris. Safe Travels!
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Gorgeous photos and so great to travel. Thanks for a lovely visit.
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It’s interesting to read your account of a first-time encounter with a Disney experience by adults. I’ve been to Disneyland intermittently from teenage to now, spanning 50 years, and there’s always more to find. Not everything about the Disney empire is admirable, but I’m happy to read your account of the fun you had. Tix here are about $100, so you had a bargain, too. Thank you for following Under Western Skies.
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I have been to Paris many times, but have little interest in Disneyland, to be honest. I prefer to experience French culture, rather than American.
Thanks for following my blog, which is much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Looks you had a great time in Paris, wish to be there one day too. Thanks for visiting my site.
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Montmartre is definitely one of my favourite districts in Paris! I’m going back to Paris on Tuesday with my boyfriend, can’t wait, I love it!
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Amazing – enjoy! 👌🏻❤️
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Wonderful images of possibly my favorite city!
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Amazing post. Love the photos of Disney Paris! Would love to visit some day!
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Thank you William!
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Great post! And an even more amazing blog, Thanks for the follow! 🙂
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Thank you!!
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Love this blog! Your photos are awesome. Where are you guys planning on travelling to next?
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Thank you so much! We are heading to Nepal in a few weeks. Very excited! 🙌🏻
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Oh amazing! My boyfriend has been to Nepal and trekked to Everest basscamp, he’s desperate to go back. Can’t wait to read your post on Nepal!
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A great post – and Paris is still a place we have to visit. Your photos are lovely and the deals look great. My husband and I wouldn’t be visiting Disneyland, though (we’re far too old! 😀 ) but a trip to Paris on Eurostar is definitely on the cards.
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Such a lovely post. It felt as if I was travelling Paris along with you guys in this post. Great job done. 🙂
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thanks so much!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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