Gaze rapturously at its breezy boulevards, impressive monuments, great works of art and magic lights. Savour its gourmet selection of cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood. Feel the wind in your face as you rollerblade through Bastille, or a frisson of fear and pleasure atop the Eiffel Tower.
PARIS
● When To Go
As the old song says, Paris is at its best in springtime, even if it is
sometimes a little wet. In winter Paris has all sorts of cultural events
going on, while in summer the weather is warm and lazy - sometimes sizzling.
In August, when Parisians flee for the beaches to the west and south, many
restaurateurs lock up and leave town too, but this is changing rapidly and
you'll find considerably more places open in summer than even a decade ago.
Things can get a bit hectic around Bastille Day and towards the end of the
year so reservations at this time are a good idea.
