Vicky

So earlier i had started a thread about whether to go to Paris in winter using my frequent flyer miles as Jan-Feb only required 30,000 miles round trip, most of the responses were positive, and this morning I went ahead and booked it. i could not get the dates I wanted in Jan (would have saved me two vacation days as we have off for MLK Jr day and the day after for the Governor's inauguration). but I was able to get a week in Feb. Taxes and fees were $151 and I purchased US Air's trip insurance for $26. Seats were great!!

I have several hotel possibilities picked out so that is the next step. So I hope all goes well. I got Invisilign braces on last night and am a little worried I will not be able to enjoy myself - these things are darned annoying especially the 'attachments' -don't hurt just annoying and very hard to get out which i have to do to eat. I'm a wuss and dont' know if I'll be able to handle this process.

Anyway thanks to all who gave their opinion and to Denisea for all your wonderful descriptions of your Christmas trips to Paris.

kerouac

February is an excellent month to visit Paris because it is the month with the fewest tourists.

yestravel

Congrats on getting you tickets. Have a great trip. You have months to get used to your braces. We've been to Paris many times in February and have had decent weather most of the trips. I can recall several Valentine Days or thereabouts with warm, sunny weather nice enough to sit outside. Just layer up & take hat, scarves, gloves and boots. Maybe you won't even need them.
Cant help with hotels as its been along time since we have stayed in one -- always stay in apts.

kerouac

Just for the record, and of course it is no guarantee, February has been quite mild these past two years. Last winter it did not freeze a single time in Paris, and the winter before that was considered "severe" because it snowed about ten times in December, but by January and February had come along, the bite was totally gone from winter, and spring arrived early.

But I also remember times when it has snowed in Paris in March or April, so really anything is possible.

Judy

Congratulations! Since you know to expect winter weather there should be no surprises and so many indoor activities that weather won't matter.

paris1953

Well done on using your miles! I love Paris in February simply because it eliminates the need for 'comfortable walking shoes' which is always a dilemma for me. In February, I can throw on boots and head out...never a sore foot or a blister! The additional advantage is the lighting...early morning, daytime, dusk, and nighttime all seem to have a completely different hue than other times of the year.

Have a great trip!

indyhiker

Fantastic! I hope you have a great time. I wore conventional braces for four years as an adult (got them off in 2011). You'll get used to them. I promise. The first couple of weeks are the worst.

denisea

I feel sure you will have a wonderful time!! Good luck with the hotel choice. More descriptions of Paris at Christmas to come- we arrive December 18!

mountainshadow

Denise's - looking forward to your report about Christmas time in Paris. We are thinking of going during that time next year.

denisea

I hope you do!