France has rightfully earned its place as a Winter Heaven, with plenty of places to spend your Christmas season joyfully. From French Alps to Paris, France is one of the best regions in the world to engage in chilly activities. Winter holidays in France are an enchanting spectacle of snow, sports and festivity for the visitors. During the winter, you can expect a temperature between 0°C to 7°C; therefore, bundling up is a good idea. The temperature can vary according to the region – northern France is a bit colder than the rest. However, you can also enjoy a little bit of sunlight during your winter holiday in France at Cote d’Azur along the Mediterranean coastline. Here are some of the best places to visit France to enjoy a winter holiday:
Paris:
For those who visit France, the city of love is an obvious no-brainer. Paris is magical any time of the year, even more so in winter. The glimpse of the Eiffel Tower and Seine is especially beautiful, with snow-laden trees. Getting closer to Christmas, Paris glittering with festive lights and pine trees is a sight to be seen. You might also visit the Norte Dame Cathedral, join the activities at the Champs Elysee’s ice rink, or enjoy a brisk walk towards the Galeries Lafayette to see the famous Christmas Tree sitting pretty covered in ornaments.
Nice:
Nice is popular as a summer destination; however, it has its appeal in the winter as well. Every February, the city hosts one of the most famous celebrations, the Nice Carnival, which can extend up to two weeks. It might be fun to participate in the Flower Parade. Some of the other places to visit in Nice during winter are Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena and Parc de la Colline du Chateau. Nice is best explored on foot, which will help you appreciate the narrow streets with tall buildings decorated with festive lights even more.
The French Alps:
The French Alps is unarguably one of the best destinations in France to visit during Winter. The French Alps is a majestic sight to be seen during the Winter. The temperatures in the area can almost always go below 0°C. It is the perfect place to enjoy winter sports such as skiing, ice climbing, sledging and snowboarding. However, if you don’t want to participate in such adventure activities, you can book tickets for the Snow Polo event held at Maglev once every year.
Menton:
Despite its small size, Menton is one of the popular destinations in France during Winter. The place is on the border with Italy and is usually warmer than the rest of France. It is one of those places where you can get the best of both worlds, in this case, France and Italy. Menton is quite popular for its winter festival, Fete du Citron or Lemon Festival, which takes place every February. The festivities can extend up to two weeks, with the place decorated with statues, floats and figurines made of citrus fruits. Some of the other destinations in Menton to visit are Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh, Basilica Saint Michel Archange and Serre de la Madone.