People on holiday in Paris suffer the effects of heavy snowfall

While parts of the UK have been crippled for days by heavy snowfall, people on holiday in Paris have also been affected by the white stuff. Paris has experienced its heaviest snowfall in almost 25 years. The weather has been causing havoc for residents and for tourists on holiday in Paris.

Four inches of snow fell on Wednesday, and many people on holiday in Paris were unable to return home when flights were cancelled at Charles de Gaulle airport. Many holidaymakers were forced to spend the night in the airport. The airport resumed its services on Thursday night.

People on holiday in Paris hoping to visit the top floor of the Eiffel Tower were disappointed yesterday when it was closed for safety reasons. Slippery surfaces made the tower unsafe. Authorities weren't able to use grit to clear the ice and snow because it's thought the salt would damage the iron structure. At this time of year, there are thousands of visitors that wish to visit the Eiffel Tower.

The roads were severely affected by the snowfall which would have had an impact on people on holiday in Paris as buses won't have been running. Many residents were stranded on the roads and were advised not to travel in their cars unless absolutely necessary.

If you are on holiday in Paris or thinking of taking a holiday in Paris this winter, check the local weather reports and consider how the snow might affect your trip. Before leaving for the airport, in Paris or at home, contact your airline to find out if your flight has been affected by any adverse weather. While Charles de Gaulle airport is currently open, it's still best to check.

Those that have benefited from the early snowfall are skiers and snowboarders taking early winter holidays on the slopes.

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