The snow fell much heavier on Tuesday than it did on Monday, creating chaos all through Paris and the region. About 3-4 inches was recorded falling and although it’s probably not a big ordeal in most parts of the U.S., it was a major event here.
Bus service was suspended, the Eiffel Tower was closed due to high winds, regional trains experienced major delays, and traffic on 430 miles of roads came to a near standstill.
But it wasn’t all doom and gloom; people were out taking advantage of the snow in a good way.
Snowmen were popping up in the parks, snowballs were thrown too and fro but tots, teens and parents, and skiers scaled the slopes of Montmartre.
Speaking of Montmartre, I was up there yesterday and the snow created a stunning landscape for some remarkable photo ops. Let me know how you like the photos.
By the way, the top photograph of the red balloons was taken right outside my door on the rue Saint Antoine.
Snow is predicted for Friday again, so keeping my fingers crossed.
My snow photos are also on Bonjour Paris. Click here to see.
Which do you like better, black and white or color of this photo?
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Beautiful photos! I would love to see Paris with snow but live in Scottsdale, AZ and don't even own a winter coat.
Posted by: Peggy B | February 08, 2018 at 02:17 PM
For once, colour..... the little we have!
We have got 20+cm yesterday - a clear ‘du jamais vu’ and a delight for the eyes, not so much for all my blooming shrubs ..... Today glorious sunshne and tons of ice!
Lovely collection of shots - I took dozens here yesterday and today :)
Posted by: Kiki | February 08, 2018 at 05:49 PM
Oh, man! You are so lucky, Richard! In all my trips to Paris I have never seen it snow. These photos are quite beautiful. As to your question about the artist painting in the snow I have to say I love the black and white! There is a timeless quality to it that is breathtaking. The weird thing is that the color photo taken on rue Saint Antoine with the red balloon ALSO has this same timeless quality to it. That photo is fantastic, the red color really pops! Thank you so much for sharing these photos, Richard. Makes me miss Paris so much!!!
Posted by: Zee S | February 09, 2018 at 02:02 AM
These are amazing! You are so talented!
Posted by: Elise Faust | February 11, 2018 at 08:17 PM