"When should I stay in Paris?"
You’ve got your eye on the Paris
vacation rental of your dreams. But what dates should you book? Paris is
beautiful at any time of the year and in any weather. In winter,
there are so many things so do inside, from eating to spending the
calories visiting museums, not forgetting the great January sales!
In summer, you can bask in sunlight until 10pm. The timing of your
visit to Paris depends on the experience you’re seeking.
◊ Paris in Spring:
Spring in Paris brings some beautifully
clear, fresh days. That said, the weather during these months is
unpredictable, so you’ll want to pack for warm, cold, wet and dry.
At least you’ll experience the splendour of Paris under a variety of
visually contrasting ambiances. The crowds of visitors won’t arrive
until summertime, so you won’t need to wait in line much. Although
the city will be refreshingly free of mass-tourists, the savvy
renter of a Paris vacation rental will recognize spring as the one of the most
desirable seasons, and prices will tend to be accordingly higher.
◊ Paris in Summer:
Long sultry days are summer’s hallmark,
with café terrace life lasting until 10pm. You’ll have longer days
and therefore more time to enjoy Paris’ many sights. Paris women –
the most attractive in the world – will be all the more exciting for
their lack of layers. Although temperatures are rarely over the
mid-seventies (°F), the air is seldom that dry and it can feel
subjectively hotter. You will find that air-con is virtually
non-existent in Paris apartments for rent – this is due in part to
regulations forbidding the defacing of the pretty façades by
graceless those graceless white box units, in part to the thick
centuries-old walls providing excellent heat insulation, and finally
to A/C just not being a part of the Paris mentality. To a Parisian,
A/C just seems a bit too, well, American. So, our advice is to
forget about A/C, and live the life of a Parisian! Although many
Parisians take their vacations in July and August, don’t believe
those who tell you the city shuts down. The streets are less
stressful, the sidewalks less crowded, the cars less invasive, their
drivers less aggressive. Sounds nice? It is. Some restaurants and
shops will be closed, but with so many to choose from, this is never
a problem. An insider secret for you: Parisians on vacation will
often make their homes available as a furnished Paris apartment
rental.
This means that supply will outweigh the otherwise healthy level of
demand. Paris apartments for rent will therefore be cheapest at
this time and you can often negotiate a great price. With low prices
due to high supply rather than low demand or low desirability, why
hesitate? Go ahead and steal a deal!
◊ Paris in Autumn / Fall:
After the serenity of August, Paris
crackles back to life in September, a period know as “La Rentrée”
(the return). This season is one of the most exciting of the year,
when important art exhibitions open along with trendy new
restaurants, shops and cafes. Airfares drop from summertime highs,
and with temperatures in the 60’s, the weather is pleasant. We
encourage guests to book their Paris vacation rental early, as there are
many conventions and trade shows going on throughout this energetic
period.
◊ Paris in Winter:
Paris winters are mild, with
temperature usually keeping in the 40’s. Snow is very rare, which is
a shame as its prettiness is in keeping with Paris’ strong visuals.
You can find great airfare deals during winter, and Paris apartments
for rent will be offering fantastic value at low season prices.
Lines at museums and other sights will be mercifully short. November
is a cheerful month, with wine bars and cafés packed for the
celebrations of the Beaujolais Nouveau, a fruity red wine released
on the third Thursday in November. December and January are vibrant
periods of marvellous Christmas street decorations. And those with a
passion for shopping can bag Paris style with 50% discounts during
the great January sales!
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