Cozy Paris Winters

December 10, 2019

I’ve added something to make winters evenings in Paris just a little bit cozier.

Home Sweet Paris Home from Paris Weekender on Vimeo.

January and February are lovely times to visit Paris. Average temps are in the 40s so it’s perfectly pleasant to walk around and the streets are not as full of tourists as in the warmer months. And January 8th – February 4th, 2020 are the SOLDES!! That means massive sales at pretty much every store in France. But now you can also return home after a day of shopping to cuddle up in front of the fire. Come visit!

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