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Snowfall Blankets Paris, Disrupting Travel and Creating Winter Wonderland

Published January 6, 2026, 15:13
Snowfall Blankets Paris, Disrupting Travel and Creating Winter Wonderland

France is grappling with severe weather conditions, with 26 departments placed on orange alert by Météo-France. Heavy snowfall has impacted Normandy, causing traffic disruptions, and has also blanketed Paris. This has led to the cancellation of 15% of flights from Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports. Despite the travel difficulties, the snow has created magical scenes, with Parisians enjoying the atmosphere and even skiing on the slopes of Montmartre and in front of the Eiffel Tower. Authorities have taken measures to address the issues, and images of the snow-covered Paris have flooded social media.