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IN PICTURES: Paris gets dusting of snow as winter weather hits France

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:13:44 +0100

Snow turned Paris into a winter wonderland on Saturday as an icy spell left parts of the centre and north of the country on alert.

France to allow winter resorts to open... but ski lifts will remain closed

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:00:32 +0100

French winter sport resorts are free to open for the Christmas holiday season, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Thursday, but ski lifts will have to remain shut.

The ten coldest ever places in France

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 13:20:36 +0100

If you think France is unbearably cold this week, spare a thought for whoever had to keep warm in these French towns and villages, which recorded the coldest temperatures ever.

Ten 'very cold' cities that are WARMER than Paris right now

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:46:02 +0100

It's freezing in Paris - and it's a lot colder than some other typically cold cities. Take a look.

IN PICTURES: You think it's cold in Paris now but look how chilly it got in days gone by

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:02:31 +0100

Everyone is making a fuss about the cold in Paris right now, but it's not a patch on some of the other winter chills to hit the capital in the past. Here's a look at some of the best images of Paris in the winter.

Mercury set to rise after cold snap in France

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:56:48 +0200

France has been hit by record low temperatures for October in recent days but despite the chill, winter is not coming quite yet.

Five homeless men die as France freezes

Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:43:00 +0100

Five homeless men have died in France, authorities said on Tuesday, as temperatures plummeted well below freezing.

No snow in Alps means no World Cup skiing

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:36:00 +0100

A shortage of snow in the French Alps on Friday prompted the International Ski Federation (FIS) to cancel two days of Alpine World Cup races that were scheduled at France’s Courchevel next week.

IN IMAGES: Winter is coming to French Alps

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:19:00 +0100

In recent weeks snow has been steadily falling over the French Alps. For those who can't wait to get on the slopes, here's a gallery of images to show that winter is well and truly on its way to the mountains.

Ten horror stories from France's winter whiteout

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:01:00 +0100

After heavy snow and freezing temperatures caused chaos across northern France over the last three days, some horror stories are beginning to emerge about what people have been through. Here are ten of the worst.

Power cuts as snow hits northern France

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:02:00 +0100

Around 50,000 residents in Normandy were left without power on Monday after sever winter weather hit the north of France. Much of northern France was placed on alert on Monday with wintery conditions forecast to last until Tuesday evening.

Latest: Snow causes travel chaos in France

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:49:00 +0100

Heavy snowfall hit large parts of France on Sunday, putting Paris under a picturesque blanket of white stuff but causing major disruptions to air, road and rail transport.

In Pictures: Paris as a winter wonderland

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:23:00 +0100

Paris became the City of White on Sunday as a blanket of snow covered the French capital. It is not often Paris experiences such heavy snowfalls so below are a few photographs to mark the rare occurrence.

Winter weather keeps France on alert

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:01:00 +0100

Swathes of France remained on alert on Tuesday as wintery conditions spread across the north and east of the country.

France told 'stay vigilant' as big freeze hits north

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:48:00 +0100

Several regions in the north and west of France have been put on an orange severe weather alert, with snow and ice expected to hit many areas later today.

Big rise in deaths during cold winter

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:26:00 +0200

Deaths in February and March in France were 13 percent higher than during the same period last year, according to public health institute the InVS.

Weather leaves Eurostar passengers stranded

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:19:00 +0100

Around 200 rail passengers stranded by harsh weather sweeping northern France were forced to spend the night in trains at Paris's Gare du Nord station, sleeping in heated carriages.

Weather warning issued as coast braces for storm

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:35:00 +0100

Violent winds and massive waves are battering the Britanny coast and expected to hit the west of France over the next 24 hours. Eleven French departments have been put on orange alert.