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Paris in Winter Has a Perfectly Lovely Patina

By Betsy Wuebker 4 Comments

(Last Updated On: January 24, 2020)

We had one full day in Paris in winter. Tempting as it would have been to load an agenda furiously full, we went unscripted.

Paris

January had washed Paris in a misty sepia. We set out on the relatively short walk from our Trocadero hotel toward the Eiffel Tower, inhaling the city and saying very little.

Paris

 

 

 

ParisAs we ascended the Tower, the patina of Paris in winter further softened.

Paris Eiffel Tower

Paris

It lay before us like a painting, shrouded, mysterious, subdued.

Paris

Paris

Along the Quai d’Orsay, the mood continued. Even the traffic noise felt suppressed.

Paris Quai d'Orsay

Paris Quai d'Orsay

Returning to the Trocadero, the evening had a golden glow.

Paris

Paris in winter

This taste of Paris in winter was perfect. Our friend, Noel Morata, recently spent a perfect day in Paris, too. Check out his lovely springtime photos.

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Filed Under: Travel, France Tagged With: Eiffel Tower, France, Paris

Comments

  1. Hilary says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Hi Betsy .. it does sound as though the whole trip was perfect … and you were able to do what you wanted, when you wanted .. and not feel rushed or crushed in the ensuing dash around town. Paris is lovely and I’m so pleased you just let its ambience settle over you ..

    Cheers and here’s to you both and your happy memories … Hilary

    Reply
    • Betsy Wuebker says

      March 25, 2014 at 6:33 am

      Hi Hilary – Just as long as we’re clear that I plan to return to Paris. 😉

      Reply

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