These days, the temperatures across Europe are scorching with Spain reaching into the 30s and Paris set to hit 38°C this coming week.
Come November, however, winter will return to Paris, and the city of light will once again be enveloped in snow.
Each year, Paris experiences somewhere between 3 to 12 days of snow, and when it falls, the city becomes a magical place to visit.
Paris is called the city of light because streetlights began to appear on its streets and bridges in 1878 generating a sense of safety and awe at the transformation.
Paris’s northern position during winter robs the city of sun and light. In sharp contrast, it becomes the city of darkness.
Going to Paris in the winter does have some clear setbacks, not only because of the potential snow and cold but also owing to the shorter daylight hours. But in a positive light, it does result in the “city of light” showing off its glittering ambience for more hours in a day. An earlier sunset also means an earlier start to skating under the stars on the first level of the Eiffel Tower.
So as Cole Porter said in his song, “I love Paris in the winter, when it drizzles; I love Paris in the summer, when it sizzles; I love Paris every moment, every moment of the year.” I love Paris.”
As the heatwaves continue to assault our planet this summer, let us not forget that soon winter will return to Paris with its magical dusting of snow.
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