For the past two years, I’ve been fortunate to spend a few days of early December in Paris.
Last year, we arrived just in time to enjoy a snowfall that enhanced the whole experience for me. As I’m looking forward to visiting other European cities this holiday season, I’m also reminiscing about December in Paris.
The colorful scenes of the Latin Quarter, picturesque and romantic Montmartre, the lights of the Champs-Élysées, walks along the Seine, the majesty of Notre Dame, and the bustling markets are a few of the highlights that I wanted to share in these photos. Imagine seeing these sights on a visit to Paris in December, then having a romantic Eiffel Tower dinner to end the day. Nice.
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- Place Maubert Saturday Market
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- Eiffel Tower from Pantheon
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- St Severin from Apartment
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- St Severin Courtyard from Apartment
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- Eiffel Tower from Montmartre
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- Rooftops of Paris from Montmartre
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- Place des Abbesses Christmas Market, Montmartre
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- Latin Quarter
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- Latin Quarter
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- Notre Dame
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- Mass at Notre Dame
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- The Seine and Eiffel Tower
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- The Seine and Notre Dame
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- On the Champs-Elysées toward the Arc de Triomphe
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- La Grand Roue at the Place de la Concorde
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- La Grand Roue and Statue at the Place de la Concorde
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- Fountain Near Champs-Élysées
For more about my trip in 2010: On Location in Montmartre, A Star for the Soldier, Rue With a View
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Love! I think Paris looks beautiful with all the additional lights everywhere. You’re so lucky to spend that time there.
I have been very lucky, indeed!
So beautiful! I’ve been freezing in Paris in April, so I can’t imagine it in December. Perfect for Christmas!
It was pretty cold, but I certainly didn’t mind the weather!
Oooh, pretty lights 🙂
🙂 I agree.
All those lights can really brighten up a winter day! Loved the photos thanks.
Thank YOU for your comment!
i’ve actually got tears in my eyes…how lovely. I wish I had the time to spend the holidays in Paris!!
Thank you so much for that — I’m glad that the photos were meaningful to you.
Lovely photos. I’ve never been to Paris during the holidays. It looks beautiful!
Thanks!
Paris is pretty beautiful in just about any weather, isn’t it?
Exactly!
Beautiful!! I’d love to be in Paris at Christmas-time – looks magical
I hope to be there again at Christmas sometime, too. But I’ll take any time in Paris!
I’d love to experience Paris at Christmastime! It sounds like you had an amazing experience. 🙂
It really was amazing, Michael — memories for a lifetime!
Paris looks so romantic. The lights and the snow there makes Paris look like the perfect place for couples to go for Christmas. I would love to spend Christmas at Paris and other European cities too!
Paris has a romantic reputation for good reason! Perfect for couples any time of year, but Christmas is very special.
Very nice. One of the things I missed doing was explore Paris at night to see the beautiful lights. I only managed to see it in the day on a whirlwind tour on foot.
Hope you get back sometime to see the lights — the light show at the Eiffel Tower is pretty awesome, too.
Paris is such a beautiful city. And with lights and snow, even more beautiful.
Light, snow, Paris = beautiful!
I imagine spending Christmas in Paris would be lovely – especially if there’s snow!
We actually missed the heaviest of the snowfalls they got last year. I would have liked to be there for that, too.
What a great set of photos Cathy – and Paris in December actually sounds great. I bet the lineups to museums are much shorter too.
What other cities will you be visiting on this trip?
Thanks, Leigh. Yes, lines are quite a bit shorter in December — another plus for visiting then!
What a lovely way to spend the holidays! Where are you off to this December?
If all goes according to plan, I should be heading off to Berlin, Hamburg and Prague. Looking forward to it very much!
The city of lights, especially dazzling at this time of the year!
The City of Lights is such a perfect name for Paris, isn’t it? 🙂
Beautiful, as if Paris wasn’t beautiful enough already, but with the lights it takes it up to a whole new level. So romantic.
You said it! 🙂
I’ve been to Paris in November and January, but somehow managed to miss December. Love seeing the snow and the tree in front of Notre Dame! Thanks for sharing. 😀
Thanks for mentioning the tree at Notre Dame — I really loved that, too.
Paris is perfect for Christmas, with or without snow.
I’ll look forward to your future stories from Europe this winter. Have a great trip!
A real looker of a city – and what a view from your apartment!
Wow, Paris is just as romantic as the novels make it out to be.
We’re heading to France next year and I can’t WAIT to see this for myself. Thank you for sharing such beautiful sights. I’m sure Paris is going to be one of my favourite cities in the world!
I’ve only ever visited Paris as a teenager, so I don’t have any recent memories. I’d love to revisit. I hadn’t thought of going during the winter months – I’m a wimp in cold weather, but these photos make it look not only bearable, but so beautiful!
Isn’t too cold in Paris in December?
Must put Paris on my list for next holiday season – after I lose 100 lbs and get in better shape