Last weekend I headed to Paris for Maison et Objet (you can click here read my trend report) and when I arrived I discovered, to my delight, that the city was covered in a blanket of powder white snow. This was the second time I’ve been in Paris when it happened to be snowing, but the first time offered a flew token flakes and nothing more. This, on the other hand, was literally like a scene from a movie. When I woke on Sunday morning I looked out the window to see delicate snowflakes gracefully falling onto the quintessentially Parisian street outside, the picture postcard rooftops fast becoming enveloped under a fluffy white blanket. Out in the street and walking through the Marais I revelled in how blissfully quiet the city was; the only sounds were excited yelps from both children and adults alike as families headed out to enjoy the heaviest snowfall the city has seen in years. I can genuinely say that this was one of those days that I hope to remember forever: an unplanned and purely magical day spent wondering around Paris with my dear fiancé. I still feel so grateful to have been able to see Paris in this way because I might never see it in such a way again. It was a day of laughter, of inspiration (I loved how the city’s colours came alive against the Whistler-white backdrop), of love and of bloomin’ freezing feet!
// Photography by Will Taylor
28 / 28 / 2013
This is one of my dreams!! I would love to see Paris in the snow one day!! I’m super excited to hear that it is as fun as it looks!!! =)
28 / 28 / 2013
so much fun! I hope it will be just like this when I am in Paris this year!! Hope we all get to be in Paris for new year’s eve MR!
28 / 28 / 2013
Fantastic shots by the way. … love them all and that little motion one puts a big smile on my face
28 / 28 / 2013
This is so gorgeous! LOVED this whole post– especially the instant snow carousel!
28 / 28 / 2013
Oh Paris looks beautiful covered in snow! Looks like you had such a fun trip Will! How wonderful you can escape to Paris in no time at all! xx
28 / 28 / 2013
Thanks for taking me to Paris in such a wonderful way! Your picture are stunning!
28 / 28 / 2013
I think you’d love these early colour photos of Paris, especially the interior shot. http://curiouseggs.com/extremely-rare-color-photography-of-early-1900s-paris/
28 / 28 / 2013
@Ellie – Fab! Thanks for the link.
28 / 28 / 2013
Paris in the snow looks sooo pretty, but today everything is gone and the sun is out! I hope Stockholm will be covered in snow this weekend. Can’t wait to see you there!
28 / 28 / 2013
Wooow! This looks absolutely amazing! Paris looks amazing in snow and looks so fun too!
28 / 28 / 2013
Is there anything more beautiful?! Such fun shots Will, love the animated one!
28 / 28 / 2013
SO beautiful WIll! It looks absolutley magical.
28 / 28 / 2013
So wish we could have gamboled in the snow together!! Looks positively magical.
28 / 28 / 2013
It looks fab! Great photos! hx
28 / 28 / 2013
Adorable and magical. Love it!
28 / 28 / 2013
Not only is it fun to see that you jumped and played in the snow like a child, but that you filmed it so that you can enjoy the sweet memories over and over.
The magic lives on……….
28 / 28 / 2013
Seems like you had a wonderful time in Paris. I love the photos taken by the Eiffel tower. The area looks so pretty covered in snow.
I have yet to walk the streets of the city in snow. Consider it on my list!
28 / 28 / 2013
Haha, love that animated gif! Your photos are stunning.
28 / 28 / 2013
Beautiful pics Will! They do tell a story
Thanks for sharing with us.
Xx. Holly
28 / 28 / 2013
How truly wonderful – a unique moment to be held in your heart forever!
28 / 28 / 2013
Looks amazing Will! We’re taking our first trip to Paris this year! Can’t wait, will be summer though so no snow for me
Abbey x
28 / 28 / 2013
The pics are beautiful! Love the one of the flag and the snow carousel made me laugh! xxx
28 / 28 / 2013
Here’s to jumping in the snow:-))
29 / 29 / 2013
You’re so adorable! And the Eiffel Tower in the snow looks like pure magic! xo Laura
29 / 29 / 2013
Your images are breathtaking! Adding this to my bucket list.
29 / 29 / 2013
Gorgeous images Will! You were very lucky to see Paris in the snow, I’ve been so many times, but never managed to catch it like this. Nice to know it’s just as magical as I imagine it to be x
29 / 29 / 2013
red looks great against the white.. fab outfit for a memorable day like that.. and the pics are gorgeous!
29 / 29 / 2013
How wonderful to get to experience Paris covered in snow. I am sure it was even more beautiful than it shows in the photos.
Ada
29 / 29 / 2013
Lucky you, I’ve always wanted to see Paris snowed in!!! Hugs
29 / 29 / 2013
Gorgeous gorgeous photos Will! Love how your red pants brighten up the wintery background!
29 / 29 / 2013
You captured my old city beautifully, Will! xo
29 / 29 / 2013
Such happy pics! I’m so excited to be going to Paris in a couple of weeks…for the first time! We’ll be on our way to Morocco, but we get to spend about 5 days in Paris. Any tips for me, Will?
29 / 29 / 2013
@Janis – Yes! I must email you some places to try/see! x
29 / 29 / 2013
Sounds lovely. I do love your pictures but have a burning question… Mr Bazaar – Do you ever just wear all black?
Tracey x
30 / 30 / 2013
ahhh, Paris is so beautiful it seems in whatever season!
30 / 30 / 2013
Such beautiful pictures! Glad you had a lot of fun in Paris!
30 / 30 / 2013
Amzing Will It looks like so much fun to see Paris in this way #good memories
31 / 31 / 2013
wow, i had goosebumps reading your memories of waking up to paris in the snow. i adore paris {just spent a few weeks this past fall living in a flat in le marais} and can only imagine how wonderful it would be covered in a blanket of snow. what a special memory for you and your fiance to share.