Welcome to another episode of Join Us in France, the podcast that unveils the hidden gems and lesser-known treasures of France. Today, we're taking you on a journey that reveals the incredible array of free experiences that Paris has to offer.

From the charming streets of the 12th and 13th arrondissements to the fascinating cemeteries, world-class parks, and bustling markets, there's something for everyone in our tour of the city's best-kept secrets.

Table of Contents for this Episode

Intro
Today on the podcast
Podcast suporters
After the interview: French politics and what to do when there are strikes
Annie and Elyse: Free in Paris!
You CANNOT do this without good walking shoes
12th arrondissement of Paris, worth it!
13th arrondissement, also worth it!
The 14th arrondissement
Cemeteries are visitable and always free
There are a lot of wonderful free parks in Paris
La Coulée Verte
Bike trails and Vélib bikes
Outdoor markets
The flea market of Saint Ouen
Visit department stores
Paris Plage
Dance along the Seine
Outdoor Cinema
Free Museums in Paris
Carnavalet Museum of the History of Paris
Museum of the Legion of Honor
Musée Curie
Fragonard Museum of Perfume
Brâncuși Studio is free
Musée Zadkine is free
Museum of the Shoah is free
The Bourdelle Museum and other free museums you may have to pay
Petit Palais
Museums that are free on the first Sunday of the month
European Kids under 18 get in free to almost every cultural institution in France.
University student under 26 get a reduction
Art galleries
The Park of the Chateau de Versailles is free
Don’t be shy and ask if there are discounts!
Go to the Jardin des Plantes!
Patrons and supporters
Preparing a trip to France?
Self-guided tours
French political landscape
The Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste or PS)
The Republicans (Les Républicains, LR)
The National Front (Front National, FN)
La République En Marche! (LREM)
The Greens (Europe Écologie Les Verts, EELV)
La France Insoumise (LFI)
The travel question of the week: what to do about strikes in Paris?
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Free in Paris: Uncovering Hidden Gems on a Budget