February was a good month for us. Some decisions we were waiting for some time, finally arrived. Many things became clearer thanks to this and my heart was filled with gratitude many times during this month.

Otherwise, we used all our weekends and free evenings to explore emptier, less touristy Paris, misty and rainy streets inviting for a walk. If you want to see less crowded Paris with locals and students filling the streets, come here in the winter after Christmas. You can enjoy the museums without long queues and  major sites frequented mostly by Parisians, you may also stop by in emptier than usual little cafe to absorb slightly lethargic atmosphere, many people departed for school holidays and those who stayed try at least slower a bit a pace as if waiting for the liveliness and energy of coming spring (or it’s just my impression? :))

Still, the cultural life of the city doesn’t hibernate for winter. New temporary exhibitions are open, concerts are being given and restaurants invite for delicious meal – I find that Paris has one of the best gastronomical offer in the world, you can eat not only excellent French cuisine but also enjoy authentic dishes from all regions in the world. As an avid enthusiast of Asian cuisine I have my favourite spots that serve Thai, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese plates.

In this post, I invite you to explore with me winter Paris. I will take you for many walks, exhibitions and events that attended this month.

If you search for more unusual places in Paris I recommend digging into 13th and 14th districts’ rural streets which make you feel like in a small village in the middle of the city.

Visiting small Parisian zoo in Jardin des Plantes, there is not many animals but the zoo is very conveniently located in the middle of the city so it’s still worth coming on Sunday morning!

Now I understand better the meaning of the word catwalk 😀

French temptations.

There is always good time for coffee in Paris.

Visiting small (but charming) Musée de la Vie romantique which was once belonged to French novelist George Sand, she was in relationship with composer Frederic Chopin who was a frequent guest here when they were a couple. The museum’s permanent exhibition is free of charge. The cafeteria (especially in the garden) looks lovely, however prices are too elevated with respect to quality of served snacks.

Excellent discovery of another authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Paris.

March is coming!

… more to come! See you next month!