London/Paris/South of France trip 2026

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Albermarle said:

I do not think the word 'frugal' and London & most nice parts of France sit together very well.

Pre Covid, I stayed in a Northern French seaside town and was astonished by the prices, even just for a couple of beers.

Paris is expensive and no good for vegetarians, I'd rather stay at home and treat myself to something nice than go on holiday and then find myself miserably watching the budget. London - which is commutable for me - can be a lot less expensive if you know where the bargain are to be found.

I am so glad that when I travelled extensively in my 20s and 30sit was far more reasonable than it is now!