Finding Ice and Snow in Paris
Although the temperature can dip down pretty low in Paris, it's not often that the city experiences actual snow or ice. If you're longing for a white Christmas, but can't afford a trip to a snowier part of the country, you can still find your winter fix right in town. You might start by visiting the temporary igloo on the roof of the Printemps department store, where you can imagine yourself high above the Arctic Circle (or at least high above the busy streets below) until December 31. Or you could pay a visit to one of these other chilly destinations, guaranteed to inspire wintry visions no matter the temperature outside.
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Stade de France
Rue Jules Rimet
Rue Jules Rimet, 93200 Saint-Denis, France
Chocolate-manufacturing giant Milka is setting up a winter wonderland at the Stade de France from December 22 through January 6. The Rêve de neige event will feature a … cross-country skiing track, downhill ski and snowboarding trails complete with real snow, toboggan runs, and a skating rink, in addition to many other sources of outdoor fun. [link]
Patinoire de Montparnasse
Parvis de la gare Montparnasse, 75015 Paris
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Patinoire de l'Hôtel de Ville
Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris
The public skating rink in front of the Hôtel de Ville opened at the beginning of December, and will remain in place through March 9. In addition to skating, there are … sledding runs for those under the age of 12. Skate rental will set you back 5€, but the only-in-Paris vibe of skating by moonlight with the stately Hôtel de Ville as a backdrop is priceless. (Photo) [link]
Patinoire de la Bibliothèque François Mitterrand
rue des Grands Moulins at rue Olivier Messiaen, 75013 Paris
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Ice Kube Bar
5, Passage Ruelle
75018 18ème Arrondissement Paris, Paris, France
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Eiffel Tower
5, Quai Anatole France
75007 7ème Arrondissement Paris, Paris, France
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