5 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Paris during Early Winter

December 5th, 2009 admin

Some like Paris in the springtime, but Paris in the winter isn’t bad either. True, the city can be rather gray and cold during the winter months, but Parisian city officials do a good job of keeping spirits high by setting up various family-friendly activities throughout the city. Here are a few things you can do en famille : 1. Go Ice-Skating Every December, two large ice-skating rinks appear in the city almost overnight. One rink is set up in front of the supremely elegant Hôtel de Ville (City Hall). This rink is in such a well-placed, central location – a stone’s throw from the Seine, within view …


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