Travel costs in France
We do not publish daily budgets, because we cannot back them up. What we do have is the price ranges recorded in our attraction guides, each with the date it was last checked.
At a glance
- CurrencyEuro (EUR)
- CapitalParis
- Attraction guides6
- With a recorded price6
Guide prices for attractions
Prices are shown as published by the source we cite, in the currency given there, and may have changed. Always confirm on the official site before you travel.
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Eiffel Tower
$18-30 USD for elevator access to summit; $12-18 USD for stairs to second floor
Checked 15 March 2026
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Palace of Versailles
$22-28 USD for palace entry; $30-35 USD for full estate passport including Trianons and Musical Fountains
Checked 15 March 2026
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Mont Saint-Michel
$13-16 USD for abbey entry; guided bay walks $10-20 USD; village access free
Checked 15 March 2026
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Louvre Museum
$20-25 USD for standard entry; free for under-18s and EU residents under 26; guided tours $40-70 USD
Checked 15 March 2026
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
Free entry to cathedral; tower climb and treasury $12-16 USD when available
Checked 15 March 2026
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French Riviera - Nice Old Town
Free to explore; Matisse Museum free; Chagall Museum $10-14 USD; boat tours along the coast $20-50 USD
Checked 15 March 2026