Paris: Winter Wonderland 2018

It’s snowing… real snow, not the usual dusting that disappears almost as soon as it hits the ground. If you’ve seen some of the photos of Paris this week, you might be shaking your heads. Yes, I know what real snow is; I lived in NY before I moved here. No, it’s not like in NY, Canada or any other winter weather place BUT it is the most snow we’ve had in Paris in decades. For that reason, I’m going to ask you be kind and to forgive our excitement over a couple of inches of snow. For us, this snow storm has been a BIG deal.

I was like a child running around the apartment to look out of all of the windows. Paris is beautiful in white! I jumped up to get ready to go out and explore when I realized that I don’t own snow boots. No problem! Almost instinctively, I threw on my 11 year old daughter’s boots and let out a sigh of relief as I realized they fit. I probably I should  have been relieved that my daughter has cool taste in shoes, but if I’m going to be honest with you, I didn’t even think about it until I sat down to write this post. I would have worn just about anything not to miss out on this. Her funky looking brown mountain boots were perfect.

We are not used to getting snow, so it makes sense that Paris is not equipped to handle the kind of snow we’ve gotten. As a result, it was a no bus, no car kind of day. Things tend to slow or shut down here in situations like this, but it was the perfect excuse to do nothing but walk around and admire ones surroundings.

Paris Winter Wonderland 2018 – Daumesnil Lake, Bois de Vincennes, Paris – Photo by Bellanda

My first stop was the Bois de Vincennes, Paris… Lake Daumesnil to be exact. I’ve had my own little love affair with this place since 1993. In all of the years I have been visiting this spot, I’ve never seen such a transformation… a literal winter paradise!

 

Lake Daumesnil – Bois de Vincennes, Paris – Photo by Bellanda

Winter Wonderland at Lake Daumesnil – Bois de Vincennes, Paris – Photo by Bellanda

Paris Metro – Photo by Bellanda

Between Paris, Bois de Vincennes and the adorable Charenton le Pont – Photo by Bellanda

Church in Charenton le Pont, an adorable town across the street from the Bois de Vincennes, Paris – Photo by Bellanda

By night fall, the snow was still very much present around the city.

Paris under a blanket of snow – Photo by Bellanda

Eiffel Tower – Photo by Bellanda

Paris Metro – Photo by Bellanda

Eiffel Tower, Paris – Photo by Bellanda

 

Surrounded by snow, this little lady is even more beautiful.

I would have liked to take more photos, however, I don’t think I will be out and about anytime soon. This little lady caught a cold. No worries, it was worth it. I’ll just have to put out missing ads in the lost and found for my ego and my NY skin. *Yikes!

Sending you all snowy (germ-free) greetings from Paris…