https://cantineprimeur.fr/menu/

just as an example a 3 course lunch for E22

Hi ziptravel, I have re-read the thread and your comments, so here is my six pennies worth.

Firstly only you can decide if Giverny is one of your “must do’s” and how much time you want to spend there.
Secondly, if you want to visit specific museums and art galleries, then schedule the time and buy tickets in advance wherever possible.
Thirdly, your budget is fine unless you are expecting to stay in 5 star hotels and eat in Michelin star restaurants. As with any city, there are a range of restaurants in different price ranges. I’ve eaten some awful meals in supposedly excellent restaurants in the States, but that has also happened in France, Italy and UK. Just because a restaurant has a good reputation, does not mean it is to your taste. I suggest that you keep to your budget but have some contingency in case you decide to splurge out.

Good luck with your planning.

Are you familiar with the app "the Fork"? That will tell you what restaurants have space in your area, [or where you want to be] and if there are any offers available. Very useful for booking tables as well; when we were there just over a month ago lots of places were full even mid week.

As for travel costs you can buy a carnet of 10 tickets valid on both the metro and buses for about €16 which should last for your 3-4 days in Paris. If you download the Bonjour RATP app it will give you all the alternative routes to your destination according to the time you want to go, mode of transport preferred etc. That should help you save money too.

Hope you have a great time.

I should have written 'after you arrive in Vernon, take a taxi to Giverny'...

I would budget the same amount for food in Paris as I would in Seattle, LA or NYC. IF your budget in one of those cities is over $100.00 US per day, then you'll need the same budget in Paris. My budget guide has been 15 for breakfast, 25 for lunch and 60 for dinner. In the 5 trips we've taken to Paris, we have never exceeded that budget. I've also no interest in Michelin starred properties. The most "popular" or trendy place we ever ate was one of Christian Constant's restaurants near the Eiffel tower several years ago for lunch. The food was good, but I didn't find it mind blowing so.

I agree with the advice of making your lunch meal the one at the higher end of the spectrum as to pricey. If you're solo on this trip, I wouldn't even stress over it, I'd walk Paris streets and look at the menus posted outside. If they have space available and the menu interests you, have a seat. There are so many options in Paris, you can walk around and find somewhere interesting every time. DW and I accidently took a wrong turn of Rue de rivoli and found an interesting little Alsatian restauant that served Flamekueche. Loved it.

https://www.davidlebovitz.com/. I would look at his recommendations for places to eat in Paris. He lives there and is a chef/writer.
Have a great time.

ziptravel, Monet's gardens at Giverney will require most of one day. You MUST have a reservation. You take a train there, then there is a bus that takes you from the train station to the gardens. At that point, make absolutely certain you know when the buses that return you to the train station are scheduled to ensure you catch your return to Paris. It is a fabulous place but it is terribly, terribly crowded.
The Eiffel Tower also requires a reservation. Obviously the object of the exercise is not to stand in lines for hours waiting to buy tickets.
You are on a tight food budget. I strongly suggest you avoid restaurants/cafes/bistros and buy bread, cheese and charcuterie and make sandwiches. Get some pickles, too. You can always keep a bottle of wine and another of water on your windowsill. Make a pastry stop a couple times a day wherever you like the looks of things. Have a wonderful time!

Wow, guess things have really changed! I realize that it's been a while since I've been in Paris (2009), but I ate very well for 40 Euro per day. Not Michelin-type meals, which I didn't want anyway, but delicious food. The idea that 100 Euro for meals is a tight budget is wild!

I don't see 100E as a tight budget at all. The Noura chain prices are very reasonable https://www.noura.com/noura-brasseries/

bilboburgler, you seem to be in the minority on this thread in thinking 100 isn't tight. 😊

Susan, I guess 40 years of holidaying in France and not a lot of interest in high-end dining has to count for something ;-)

SusanP I’m 100% with bilboburgler. If you can get a special deal for breakfast in the room rate, then that’s great. If not, a continental breakfast can cost less than €10. A lightish lunch or plat du jour in a salon du the or bar/ restaurant is around €20 and for dinner you can eat well for €40-60, depending on the number of courses you eat. I enjoy my food but in France generally prefer traditional French cuisine, to eating gourmet food particularly when eating alone. I’ve still had some super meals which would fit in with Michelin star restaurants. As mentioned by others if you go to a trendy restaurant or up-market, you pay for it. I did notice that the price of alcoholic drinks had gone up somewhat so keep to the house wine, which is usually good value.

I'm sure I would be able to keep it a ways under 100 Euro, but it's clear that if I get back to Paris, I'll need to up my food budget. 😊