The Best Of Paris Under the Snow

Last week we had snow in Paris almost every day. It began to snow on Monday and we had to wait until Sunday before the snow melted in any place, especially on the terraces or in the gardens.

It is quite unusual to see Paris under a white coat. So I decided to take some pictures of the most famous places in the city under the snow so as to capture and remember those magical and fleeting moments. Whether you were in Paris last week or not I hope that you will appreciate them. Just to enjoy, without a word: Snow is also Silence.

Let’s start at the Louvre…

The Tuileries Garden under the Snow - Paris - February 2018
The Tuileries Garden under the Snow – Paris – February 2018
Snow under the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel - Paris - February 2018
Snow under the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel – Paris – February 2018
The Louvre under the snow with the Eiffel Tower in the background - Paris - February 2018
The Louvre under the snow with the Eiffel Tower in the background – Paris – February 2018
The Pyramid of the Louvre surrounded by snow - Paris - February 2018
The Pyramid of the Louvre surrounded by snow – Paris – February 2018

… Have a walk in Montmartre on a sunny day…

Allée des Brouillards under the Snow - Montmartre - Paris - February 2018
Allée des Brouillards under the Snow – Montmartre – Paris – February 2018
The Vineyard of Montmartre covered by Snow - Paris - February 2018
The Vineyard of Montmartre covered by Snow – Paris – February 2018

… And end with a view on the Eiffel Tower.

Waiting for the spring to come… or maybe for skiing during the winter holidays for some of you. See you soon!

Christine Bokobza – Good Morning Paris The Blog

The Parisian Market of the Month: Le Marché Saxe Breteuil

Among the 82 Parisian markets, the Marché Saxe Breteuil is one of my favourites, Number Three ranking. It is located in the select 7th arrondissement on the wide pedestrian central reservation of the Avenue de Saxe: at one end, the Place de Breteuil and at the other end the Place de Fontenoy and the Ecole Militaire… and above all: the Eiffel Tower in the background!

The Marché Saxe Breteuil is made in the image of the local people: smart, calm and relaxed! Its two lanes of stands are wide and never crowded ; nobody pushes you and the stallholders do not shout at the customers. There is something of a holiday atmosphere: I love it!

Marche-Saxe-Breteuil-Paris-Airy and relaxed
Marche-Saxe-Breteuil-Paris-Airy and relaxed

And for a visitor passing through Paris what could be more authentic and magical than going to the market with a view on the Eiffel Tower?

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Exploring Passy: A Peaceful Walk in the Shade of the Eiffel Tower

A bit of history: the Village of Passy

The area of Passy is located in the heart of the 16th arrondissement of Paris along the Seine River between the Trocadéro Gardens and the ‘Maison de la Radio’. It is a peaceful and smart area made charming thanks to its luxurious buildings Belle Epoque or Art Nouveau style, its cobbled alleys, high stairs and great views on the Eiffel Tower.

The Village of Passy was born when a community of monks attracted by the vineyards and the beautiful views on the Seine River settled there in 1493. The famous French writer Honoré de Balzac moved there in 1840 and one can still visit the house where he put the finishing touches to ‘La Comédie Humaine’. In 1860 the Village of Passy was annexed to the City of Paris and it has then been gradually modernized. Most of the beautiful buildings and houses one can see today were built in the early nineties and Passy is now a very chic and sought-after residential area thanks to its luxurious houses with magnificent views on the Eiffel Tower.

Exploring Passy-Paris-Balzac House
Exploring Passy-Paris-Balzac House

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