Pablo Rodriguez, Head of Global Consumer Initiatives, PayPal
Whether you’re gaping at the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower or browsing boutiques for all things chic, Paris is a city that will make your heart swell. Its beauty, romance, and rich cultural history leave every traveler wishing for more time in the City of Lights.
Today’s favorable currency conversion rates means North American consumers are finally able to travel to Europe without breaking the bank. It’s time to start planning your adventure!
It may be easier than ever to book your travel, lodging, and activities online, but knowing whom to trust with your hard-earned dollars isn’t always as obvious. Make planning a breeze – and have peace of mind – by enlisting travel and hospitality services that accept PayPal: with an extra layer of payment security and buyer protection, your itinerary for Paris is as secure and simple as can be.
For flights, try Bookit.com for a wide selection and competitive prices. If you prefer to reserve directly with the carrier, look no further than Alitalia, which will take 10 percent off your airfare when booking with PayPal.
One of the trickiest choices you’ll make is where to stay. Do you want to lodge amidst the bourgeois blocks lining the Left Bank, or get the best bang for your buck in bohemian Belleville? If stars are all you see when browsing hotels, try Amoma and enjoy PayPal-exclusive discounted rates. Booking.com or Waytostay are also great options for unbeatable prices in the classiest quartiers. For an authentic experience in any arrondissement, Airbnb is the way to stay. Try renting a light-filled studio near fashionable Faubourg St. Honoré or a modest flat in the artist-filled neighborhood of Montmartre.
Activities abound in Paris, and it’s hard to go wrong when picking a museum or city tour. Musement is offering 20% off two tour tickets, and GetYourGuide offers packages* that let you skip the line at major landmarks so you have more time to enjoy a café en terrasse or browse for the perfect baguette.
If your M.O. is on-the-go, you can’t miss with a city tour in a classic Citröen 2CV—visit www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com to book your spot. If being chauffeured is more your style, just call on Uber and enjoy €20 off your first ride. While you are at it, get a local cell phone short term plan for your stay from Bienvenue Telecom – even better, show your purchase confirmation to staff at a Parisian café and get a free coffee!
Parisians might have a reputation for being less than warm, but don’t believe the hype before you go on a guided tour with a local. Trip4real.com is an amazing way to find French natives eager to picnic with you in the Place des Vosges or take you on a tour of the best vintage shops in town.
Once you’ve booked your reservations, browse the online stores of French fashion houses Maje, Sandro or Comptoir des Cotonniers for chic threads that will have you in mode Parisienne instantly If you’re dreaming of delicate croissants and plates of paté, take a peek at famous traîteur Fauchon’s online site to get your stomach growling before you even set foot in France.
While planning with PayPal makes it almost too easy to fill your itinerary, leave some time in between activities to simply wander and enjoy l’esprit de Paris—it will surely be une affaire to remember!
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*Exclusions apply. See Merchant’s website for details. Find more deals and discounts at: https://www.paypal-pages.com/travel/paris