Paris in December
In December last year, Paris broke out of its quiet and bright autumn storm - literally and metaphor. Trees up and down the Champs Elysees is strung into garlands of sparkling light, and other cities in many parts of the decoration in the same festive atmosphere, including the Street Montorgeuil, Santa Ana Street, Lafayette department store , or the Place Vendome. Ice skating rink is built on the plaza outside City Hall (Paris City Hall). Christmas markets are emerging around the city, their warm wood thatched pavilion, wine chaud (hot wine), the charming decoration and gifts, gourmet treat. The celebration of Hanukkah Menorah lighting like added to the charm of Paris holiday season. There are a variety of ways to celebrate a memorable Christmas in Paris.
With all the good cheer, Paris in December is still quite loose, so that when the ideal month to take advantage of the many city attractions and tourist attractions. You can use this time to explore the museum, drink cinnamon into the hot wine, or to participate in a special holiday concert. There is a real home from the holiday madness and Paris try to take frame by frame, like a painter would.
Due to the seasonal peak and the corresponding increase of fare to Paris in December, would have been very costly - so make sure you keep your plane or train tickets, well in advance.
Thermometer in December
* Minimum temperature: 3 degrees Celsius (37.4 degrees Fahrenheit)
* The highest temperature: 7 degrees Celsius (44.6 degrees Fahrenheit)
* Average temperature: 4 degrees Celsius (39.2 degrees Fahrenheit)
* Average rainfall: 49 millimeters (1.9 inches)
How to pack
General in December in Paris, a cold, often rainy or cold. Temperatures dropped to near or below freezing. Snow is rare, and when it came to its melting usually hit the ground, sometimes mashed into the secret, it can be a real nuisance. Will enable the city seems to cold than the mercury content even frostier.
* Please be sure to stock your suitcase with warm cotton or wool sweaters, scarves, jackets, socks. Will have at least one or two warm turtlenecks, and in accordance with your luggage, clothes, it is easy to layer.
* Sturdy umbrella is essential as is often the flimsier not have to bear a heavy rain or a sudden gust of wind.
* Will be at least two pairs of shoes, both waterproof. Followed should be reserved for indoor activities can be smooth or icy streets. If your feet get cold easily, bring waterproof boots for comfort.
* A pair of light water-proof gloves and a hat can be more comfortable moving around, but you will not need any closer to the snow or ski equipment. New York and Chicago as the cold winter was no less than Paris.
* Toting around a small bottle hot beverages can be a good way to maintain motivation in Paris in the winter wonderland.
* One word of advice, packing: as it is shopping season, you may want to take it lightly thinking packaging as you can keep the space in your suitcase for holiday food or gifts you plan to bring back home.
