I’ve been very fortunate to visit Paris at least once in every season of the year now and the city definitely has a very different feel during different times of the year. From Winter to Spring, from Summer to Fall, the city seems to take on different versions of itself as the seasons change… so if you’re wondering when to go to Paris, here’s what to do in Paris per season for the best version of your visit to this amazing city!
Paris in the Spring
When to Go: April
Be Sure to See/Do:
-Spring greens in all the city’s parks
Perks of this Season:
-Less crowds than Summer
-Cooler temperatures
Paris in the Summer
When to Go: July
Be Sure to See/Do:
-Take a river boat cruise
-Eat outside at cafés and sip Rosé
-Find shade and solace at the Luxembourg Gardens
Perks of this Season:
-Warm weather
-Long daylight hours
Paris in the Fall
When to Go: Late October
Be Sure to See/Do:
-Changing leaves at the Tuileries and Jardin du Luxembourg
-Explore Île St. Louis and St. Germain with quiet streets
-Wander through the Champs de Mars and see the Eiffel Tower among Autumn colors
Perks of this Season:
-Few crowds
-Cooler temperatures
-Gorgeous Autumn foliage
Paris in the Winter
When to Go: Late November/early December
Be Sure to See/Do:
-Christmas decorations along the Champs Elysees
-Warm up with café au laits and long lunches in cafés
-Wander the Tuileries with no one around
Perks of this Season:
-Hardly any crowds
-Most Local feel of Paris
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