Telegraph: Paris: the perfect winter break - Natasha Edwards
Nowhere is finer than the French capital at this time of year - by Natasha Edwards.
Paris is more beautiful than ever in winter, especially at night, when many buildings, notably the bridges and monuments along the Seine, are floodlit. Winter is also the period in which you’ll find some of the year’s best exhibitions, restaurants revel in oysters, foie gras, truffles and game, and you can get into the festive spirit at the free outdoor ice rinks in front of the Hôtel de Ville and Gare Montparnasse (December 20- March 1; skate hire €5). Even Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are great for visitors, as several major attractions, including the Centre Pompidou and Eiffel Tower, public transport, cinemas and many restaurants stay open and Parisians take to heated café terraces in the afternoon. And, if you wait until after New Year, you will catch what looks set to be a very tempting round of January sales.
