How to get a luxury trip to Paris for less

Interested in a late summer vacation to Paris, but think that peak travel season means it must be completely out of reach? August happens to be one of the most affordable times to visit the city, with even luxury hotels offering rates and inclusions that aren’t usually available during the rest of the year. Airfare to the city, it turns out, is also cheaper compared with other months.

According to Expedia, August is the least expensive month to fly to Paris from the United States, just behind November. Research from the flight comparison app Fareness shows that average airfare to Paris from the United States in August is $1,045, compared with June and July, when it is $1,245.

Travelers who want to fly business class can consider the Family Trip Duo deal from the 74-seat all business class airline La Compagnie, available until Aug. 24. Round trip airfare for from Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris Orly Airport begins at $1,500, while the accompanying fare for children ages 11 and under is $1,300. Otherwise, round trip airfare begins at $1,800 in August.

The Plaza Athénée offers a special in August where your fourth night is free with a three-night stay. Guests who book through a travel agent also receive a guaranteed room upgrade, breakfast, and early check-in and late checkout. Rates start at 728 euros (about $886), after the discount.

Hotel du Rond-Pont des Champs-Élysées has an August special where nightly rates start at 222 euros and include breakfast and unlimited calls to Europe and North America. Book by emailing the hotel at hrp@ espritdefrance.com.

In a bid to attract guests, the new Hotel Monte Cristo is offering an August deal: a three-night stay at 399 euros for two people that includes breakfast and a bottle of Champagne.

Hotel de Berri has rooms starting at $490 in August that include breakfast.

Also, the Prince de Galles hotel has nightly rates in August starting at $580 and include breakfast. Children ages 12 and under eat for free and a second room is 50 percent off.

Expedia also offers hundreds of travel packages to Paris from the United States in August, and many are well under $1,000, according to Sarah Gavin, a company spokeswoman.

In addition to hotel prices, rates for private tour guides also tend to drop in August. The tour company Paris Avec Moi, which offers tours of the Paris Opera and the Musée d’Orsay, normally charges 180 euros for a two-hour private tour, but in August the price drops to 130 euros. Book by emailing the company at info@paris-avecmoi.com.

PLAZA ATHNE VIA THE NEW YORK TIMES Surprisingly, August is one of the most affordable times to visit Paris, with even luxury hotels like Plaza Athénée offering rates and inclusions that aren’t usually available during the rest of the year.