Tag Archives: Snow in Paris

Postcards from a Snowy Paris

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Parisian Fields

Although it snows occasionally in Paris, it seems to be rare enough that only a small amount wreaks havoc. The city just isn’t prepared for snow. Parisian winters are normally mild, but there have been some very cold ones that … Continue reading →

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Men in green

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Parisian Fields

The first one we noticed was right under the window of our hotel room. It was 1995 and we were staying on a narrow street in the 6th. Actually, it was the broom that caught our attention first. It was … Continue reading →

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Keeping warm in a wintry Paris

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Parisian Fields

Last week snow was falling, snow on snow, in Paris. The international press (when it hits the Toronto papers you know it is Major News) even reported that the Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed because of it. Unimaginable! Well, actually, … Continue reading →