It’s been a bit of a winter wonderland in Paris this week. As I landed at Charles de Gaulle airport, also known as Roissy, the surrounding fields were covered with la neige (snow). On the trip from Roissy into Paris, the snow was coming down so fast and thick that normally fearless French drivers slowed down to a crawl. Thankfully, both vehicles and pedestrians could still go about their business, and the léger manteau blanc (light coating of white) made Paris look festive and bright.
A snowy intersection on the Right Bank…
The Banque de France surrounded by snow-dusted trees…
The Place Furstemberg on the Left Bank…
Footsteps in the snow by the church of St. Germain des Prés
Snow covered lions (above and below) at the entrance of the Jacquemart-André museum on the Boulevard Haussmann
Paris traded its wintry white clouds and snow for sun today. Sunglasses are in order for tomorrow as well, though it’s still pretty chilly. Note to self: keep those hats and gloves handy!