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Luxury Things to Do in Paris in Winter
"The City of Lights" is renowned for its Haussmannian architecture, cultural gems, and fine dining. Keep reading to discover The Sybarite's guide to the most luxurious things to do and see in Paris during the winter months.
Paris in winter feels different from the postcard-perfect snapshots you see splashed across magazines. The Seine and the bridges aren’t as crowded, and the city slows down without ever really stopping.
But Paris is still Paris, no matter the season. There’s still music pouring out of churches, windows glinting with gold displays, steam rising when someone cracks open a chestnut bag on the corner....
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