My toolbox for a trip to France
Welcome to the Francophile's toolbox! I have compiled for you the sites, tools and services that I personally use and recommend. Using these links will help you find the best prices and save valuable time. On some of the services I have secured exclusive discounts for you.
✈️ Flights
Xplorer
A flexible Israeli engine that allows you to search for flights according to wide date ranges to reveal the cheapest deals.
🏨 Hotels and apartments
Edla Paris
Israeli-managed vacation apartments in the Marais and the second district. Hotel standard at an affordable price.
Booking.com
The world's largest database. Use the “Free Cancellation” filter and Genius discounts for guaranteed savings.
Hotels.com
Accumulate 10 nights and receive a free night. Especially affordable for families or frequent travelers.
TripAdvisor
Before you book, check here. Real photos from travelers and authentic reviews to avoid disappointment.
Agoda
Surprising prices in Paris. It's worth checking out the "secret deals" for registered users that reduce costs.
VRBO extension
The quality alternative to Airbnb. Professionally managed vacation properties in central locations.
🎟️ Tickets to attractions and shows
Tiqets
Skip-the-line mobile tickets. Use the code FRANCOPHILE5 For a 5% discount at checkout.
Come to Paris
Experts in Parisian experiences: sparkling cabarets, romantic dinner cruises and tours.
Go city
A combined ticket for dozens of museums. A must for those planning to visit 3 or more sites in a day.
Get Your Guide
Tours, cooking workshops and bike tours. Enriches the trip with unique content.
Ticketmaster
Official tickets for concerts and football games (PSG). Avoid fakes and buy only from the source.
Must-see attractions (book in advance!)
Eiffel Tower
It is mandatory to book a ticket in advance to avoid hours-long queues and climb to the top.
The Louvre Museum
Book a ticket in advance for an exact entry time. Tip: Try to arrive on Wednesday or Friday evenings.
Disneyland Paris
Tickets are cheaper in advance than at the box office. A must-see for families and the young at heart.
Cruise on the Seine
Seeing Paris from the water at sunset. A romantic and relaxing experience after a day of walking.
🚗 Car rental
Otto Shay
A family-owned Israeli agency with service in Hebrew. Special discount for site visitors.
Rental Cars
The international giant. Huge database, convenient filtering by type of chalk and flexible cancellation.
Discover Cars
A transparent and reliable comparison engine with no hidden fees at the counter.
Pap-pap
An Israeli search engine that visually and clearly displays all price and insurance components.
🚍 Public transportation
Omio
Instantly compare train, flight and bus to find the most affordable way to get around Europe.
Rail europe
The leading platform for booking train tickets (TGV) in France. Book 3 months in advance for maximum savings.
BusBud
A cheap solution for intercity travel. A search engine that covers all bus companies in France.
🚕 Taxis and shuttles
Ovadia Transportation
Hebrew-speaking drivers, precision and reliability. A soft landing in Paris with no price surprises.
Holiday taxis
Pre-book a taxi from the airport. A driver will be waiting for you with a sign in the reception hall.
GetTransfer
Bidding between drivers to get the best price. Excellent for long trips out of town.
📱 Additional services
Airalo (eSIM)
Instant internet upon landing without having to replace a physical card. Cheap and convenient.
DreamSim
Physical international SIM with no expiration date. An excellent backup solution for frequent travelers.
Radical storage
Luggage storage in stores in Paris. An excellent solution for arrival and departure days.
Michal Trapicant
Personalized itinerary planning for France by an expert who knows every corner.
🎤 Lectures
Lecture on Chopin
A fascinating lecture by Gil Shohat about Chopin's turbulent life. Free viewing.
Matisse and Jazz
Irena Friedland on the connection between Matisse's paintings and the jazz music of the 20s.
Napoleon's legacy
A database of lectures on the emperor who changed the face of France: history, art and Judaism.
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