How to eat for cheap in Paris

In a foreign city and hungry? Skip the expensive restaurant and try a cheaper option.

Instructions

1. Breakfast? Skip the expensive hotel option. Many bakeries have coffee, tea or hot chocolate to go. Buy a "pain au chocolat" and a hot cocoa. You're set. Just be sure to say "Bonjour Madame" or "Bonjour Monsieur" upon entering and "Merci Madame" or "Merci Monsieur" upon leaving. It's considered rude if you don't.

2. Lunch? Join the French at the local bakery. Order a sandwich and a soda. Ham and butter or ham and cheese is the normal choice. You can often try a dessert as well. Second option: You might ask your hotel when the local market is (it's usually twice a week). You can pick up fresh fruit, cheese, and bread.

3. Dinner? Do the American option. Monoprix(grocery store) is all over Paris. Cheese, bread, and ham will make a wonderful dinner. You can also pick up small dinners like quiche that you can reheat.