Wine, cheese, the Eiffel Tower, castles, beautiful beaches, snooty waiters – France is famous for a lot of things.

It’s beautiful with stunning coastlines, valleys, wine country, forests, and beaches; has some of the best food and wine in the world; historic towns and chateaus, and a long and rich history.

And, despite what you might hear, the French are a wonderful people who love to stop and smell the roses.

I love backpacking around France.

There’s nothing like a picnic along the Seine or a day through the French countryside to make life seem beautiful. France is everything that people make it out to be and then some. Its long history lends itself to beautiful ruins, castles, architecture, and culture.

Traveling France is a very expensive affair, second only to traveling through Italy Europe. Those on a super tight budget will find it hard (but not impossible thanks to three Euro bottles of wine) to experience everything France has to offer.

However, after having traveled around France multiple times, I’ve picked up a wide variety of money saving tips and off beat attractions to see.

While you should visit France with a few extra Euros in your pocket so you can soak in all the food, wine, and beauty you see, this travel guide can help you plan a trip to my favorite country in Europe that won’t break the bank!