Paris in January?

If you ask people about when to visit Paris France, most will probably talk about Spring. It's a popular time for tourists and locals alike, and why not? The weather will be sunny more often the later you go in Spring, and by the end of April and into May the gardens will be blooming.

Winter in Paris-are you crazy? Yes, we were. On our way back from Greece this year, we had to stay overnight somewhere in Europe before catching a flight back to the United States. We usually go through Germany, but but the flights were cheap and we had a good 1/2 day available to spend there. Off we went. It was cold! There was no snow so the gardens weren't buried under and the Eiffel Tower was not closed due to ice. We bundled up a got to hit the highlights which included a stop by the Eiffel Tower and a boat trip up the Seine. There were still plenty of tourists, but not so crowded during the typical high season. We also got a 4 star hotel close to the Metro and all the sites for a little over $100 US. We would still like to see Paris during one of the other seasons for the most enjoyable time to visit. Either way, a 1/2 day wasn't nearly enough and we would go back again. I think no matter what time you go, the City of Lights is wonderful anytime of the year.