Lose your heart, but not your head in Paris

Lose your heart in Paris if you like, but don’t lose your head. It may be a city for lovers, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Being smart about making the most of budget travel can really pay off.

Armed with a return ticket for only £51 from Eurolines and some tips for things to do without spending a fortune and your ready to go to capture the romance of the city for next to nothing. Here are some top tips.

There are so many things to do in Paris for only a few Euro. Of course what actually happens is up to you but here are our suggestions are:

- Great views: Start by taking in the view from the Grande Arche de la Défence. It has fantastic views across the whole city and beats shelling out on a climb up the Eiffel Tower. Alternatives are the top of Galeries Lafayette department store or at the terrace on the roof of the Institut du Monde Arabe which has great views of the Seine and Notre Dame.

- Wander through some atmospheric streets like Rue Cler or the markets at the beautiful Saxe-Breteuil Market and Rue de Grenelle Market – all close to the Eiffel Tower. Have lunch from a crepes stall in the street.

- Relaxation? Just pass the time for the cost of a coffee on one of the café terraces in Montmartre.

- Planning a lover’s clinch? Where better than the Pont des Arts. It’s Paris’ most romantic bridge with a single street lamp.

- Something more spicy? If you’re really looking for something sexy then the Museum of Eroticism in Boulevard de Clichy will warm you up.

The 4 daily Eurolines Plus coach services are just 7 hours long and take you from the heart of London to the heart of the capital of romance with your true love for only £51 return.

Taking the overnight service and you’ll even save on accommodation too by snuggling up in reclining seats with tons of legroom to stretch out while its dark and making the most of your daylight hours taking in the best of Paris’ free sights.

Accommodation can be cheap too and is easily booked online at Eurolines.co.uk with their hotel booking partner Octopustravel.