Paris has been capturing the hearts and minds of its visitors for centuries, and though great swathes of the city have moved with the times, the essence at its core remains unchanged: love. And we don’t mean love in the conventional sense – Paris is not a city that demands you explore as a couple, but rather in its passion: for art, for architecture, for literature, for shopping – the list goes on. This zest for life is woven into each part of this patchwork city, from the bustling boulevards to bijou back alleys, and it’s undeniably infectious.
So infectious in fact, that the term “Paris is always a good idea” is one that seems to be perpetually floating around. It will come as little surprise then, that the City of Lights – as it’s affectionately known – can become pretty crowded. And though there is something beguiling about each and every season here, it’s worth knowing when the best time to visit Paris is.
Below, we’ve shared the lowdown on when to book your trip, depending on your top criteria. We predict it will be avoir le coup de foudre (love at first sight). Paris isn’t known for being “cheap”, but it doesn’t necessarily need to blow the budget.
If you’re after lower travel fares and better hotel rates, then early December , January and March are considered off-season here. Travelling during these months means you might be in for some pretty chilly climes (Paris temperatures can sink to just three degrees during January), but if you�.
