When travelers imagine the cheaper countries to visit, France hardly tops the list. However, those wjp know where to look can fund a very reasonably priced holiday in France. There is enormous potential for Northern France Budget Travel for those with a keen eye for a bargain.

Hostels

In France, travelers have a large assortment of hostels to choose from. These are often basic but also clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced. Joining the International Youth Hostel Association is an excellent way to give yourself access to an entire chain of hostels throughout France and the world. There are also many privately run hostels of varying quality. For example, the Citotel Nordotel and the Hotel Belazure are both charming, privately run hostels offering rooms for as little as 29$ per night.

Eat at the Counter

This is a little known secret among travelers. Small cafes and shops are usually the most likely place to get cheap food. However, there is a way to slash that meal price by a further 15 percent. Cafes will add this 15 percent to your bill if you sit at a table. It is an automatic surcharge for the services of a waiter. Those who eat at the counter do not get charged. It may mean that you have to stand but for the savings it is worth it.

Shop for Food

France is known for its markets both large and small. The cheapest way to a great meal is to head to a local market for some baguettes, cheese and, of course, wine. If the weather is agreeable, find a park and eat outside. At least 2 people can eat, drink and be merry using this method--and for under 10 euros.

Museum Free Days

Several museums in northern France offer days in which they are free to the public. Days will vary according to the museum so the best method is to log on to the museum website for this information. Sundays do seem to be popular.

Load up at Lunch

Travelers will want to have a few meals in a French restaurant or cafe. Try to make this meal at lunch time. This is considered the most important meal of the day in France as well as the rest of Europe. Not only do the restaurants serve amazing meals both in size and quality,many restaurants offer fabulous lunch time discounts.