There's no doubt that France is one of the world's most alluring travel destinations. It's got everything from the beautiful streets of Paris to lush, green wine country to glamorous beaches to the snow-capped Alps to Disneyland and much, much more. France is also a great destination for seniors travel in particular, with all kinds of great discounts and cost-saving opportunities across the country. Here are our top tips for Seniors Travel in France.
Save on . Travel France has an extensive rail network in Europe, mostly by rail - you can get almost anywhere else in the country, anywhere. The SNCF (French national railway) 's Senior cards right people aged 60 and discounts of 25-50% on all routes, even if you book in advance for an entire year. The paper also gets a 30% discount on train travel in 22 European countries. Even better, save more if you book and pay for your Rail PassYou leave your country.
All major museums. A lot of the many museums and attractions in France, travelers a discount for seniors, in some cases up to 40%. Some pages to start reducing the age of 65, but if you're over 60, always remember, ask simple, and you bring your passport or ID card if they ask you to prove your age! The Louvre has a great special € 6 admission on Wednesdays and Fridays from 18.00 bis 21.45 Clock
Bring a phrase book. While mosttourist sites, restaurants and hotels around Paris will have English-speaking staff, if you venture further afield in France you may run into some difficulty. But between a few basic phrases in French from you and at least some English language skills on the part of the local person, you should be able to muddle through. I lived in regional France for a period and they love Australians. Before I would say anything, I would speak in French "I'm sorry, I am from Australia, I don't speak French". Learn to say this in French - they will love you for it.
Swap houses. It may not get much press, but savvy travellers have been saving tons of money by exchanging their house for one at their destination for decades. HomeExchange.com. has 29,000 homes worldwide, including France. You never know, you could end up with a chateau in Bordeaux for a song!
Watch the world go by. One of French people's favourite activities is to sit outside a cafe and discuss the affairs of the day over coffee. Try this yourself, and you're sure to get a great flavour of the local atmosphere no matter where you visit in France. This is one of my favourite activities. Choose a spot frequented by the locals and it won't cost you an arm and a leg.
Fly around France on the cheap. Air France offers seniors a 10% discount on internal flights around the country. The airline also gives a 10% discount to those over 62 on select international flights - be sure to ask when you book.
Stay safe. Users of the popular Tripadvisor website recently voted Paris as the fifth most common pickpocket city in the world, so watch your valuables in the City of Lights - unfortunately I can vouch for this first hand
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