Beauty meets Romance in Paris
Paris is perhaps the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. Everything in the city – from its history and culture to its art, fashion and architecture – seems to exude beauty and romance. If any city can qualify as a “feast for the senses,” it has to be Paris.
Known as the City of Light, Paris is the number one tourist destination in the world. It is the very essence of everything that is French. The Paris sense of style is distinct and exerts a strong influence on culture, art, and fashion worldwide. Paris also sets the trend in gourmet tastes in wine, seafood, chocolate and cheese.
Over 2.2 million people reside in Paris, with another 9.9 million more living in surrounding suburbs. Add to that the millions of tourists that travel to Paris every year and you have a bustling beehive of activity.
When is the best time to visit Paris? That’s a question most tourists ask themselves.
Surely, the phrase, “Paris in springtime” comes to mind. Paris in spring is a picturebook for romance: landscapes are more colorful, flowers begin to bloom and the city generally is in a very good mood. Lovers naturally want to visit Paris in spring when romance. On the negative side, spring means you will struggle to get a hotel reservation. It also means long lines at all the popular attractions and air fare increase.
The busiest tourist season is actually in from September to Christmas, fall and winter. That’s when most tourists visit Paris. Many of them in search of a genuine winter holiday. Unfortunately, entertainment options are limited. It’s the most difficult time of year to get a seat at a theater, cinema or concert hall.
Some tourists decide to visit Paris when it is the least bit busy: August and February, during the school holidays. At that time, most residents are in the Alps or at the South of France. The buzz of activity isn’t as palpable this time of year.
In the final reckoning, when it comes to Paris, visiting at any time of the year has its pros and cons. The important thing is to take advantage of the opportunity when it arises to experience first-hand the marvelous things everyone has been talking about.
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