| lor: #ffffff;" /> | | | | holidays are back in full swing during the winter months. |
| It’s getting cold. Really cold. And when the long | | | | How much nicer to visit the Louvre knowing that you |
| cold nights start to draw in, thoughts start to turn to | | | | don’t have to push through sweaty crowds |
| warmer climes…the turquoise sea of the | | | | and brave the firewall of screaming children and the |
| Caribbean, the exotic beauty of Latin America. | | | | venom of their exhausted parents to get your |
| Holidays in Paris, with its northern European climate, are | | | | precious glimpse of the Mona Lisa. In fact, out of tourist |
| possibly not top of everyone’s wish list. But by | | | | season, you will be able to lap up the culture to your |
| ignoring the French capital during winter, we are | | | | heart’s content. And the lack of tourists means |
| ignoring a unique holiday opportunity. | | | | stress free access to the gift shops, too! |
| Paris is the city of romance. And what could be more | | | | If the idea of walking around Paris in the winter leaves |
| romantic than taking a stroll along the Champs Elysees, | | | | you…well…cold, then how about hiring a |
| wrapped up warm against the elements, followed by a | | | | car from a company like easyCar ( and exploring |
| delicious chocolat chaud in a cosy café on the | | | | areas around the city which normally get forgotten in |
| Boulevard St Germain? Or a day exploring the | | | | the rush to see the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame? A |
| museums and art galleries for which Paris is so | | | | short drive out of the city centre will take you to the |
| famous, followed by a romantic meal by candlelight in | | | | historical beauty of Versailles or Chartres. Or if |
| front of a roaring fire in the city that invented the | | | | oversized rodents and flying elephants are more your |
| restaurant? | | | | idea of fun, you could always drive to the magical |
| Speaking of cultural outings, Paris in winter really | | | | world of Eurodisney – a sure fire way of |
| doesn’t sleep. Operas, plays and special | | | | keeping the kids happy whatever the weather. |
| exhibitions that tail off in summer for the long French | | | | There’s one other thing. |