Cole Porter wasn\u2019t kidding when he referenced \u201cParis when it drizzles.\u201d But what he missed was the fact that it rains<\/em> in Paris\u2014not just in winter, but all year round. Most rain in Paris falls in May and June, but rainfall in the city is actually fairly evenly distributed over an average of 111 days every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But don\u2019t let Paris\u2019 frequent showers and dreary, overcast days put you off! As a city that has always been rainy, Paris offers more than a handful of activities to do during its frequent showers. Here are some of our favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n Paris is home to around 130 museums<\/a>, so there\u2019s something for everyone! Of course the most famous include the Louvre, the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay, and the Rodin museum, but there are also many smaller museums well worth a visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider spending some time at the Marmottan<\/a> in the 16th<\/sup>, home to one of the largest Impressionist collections in the world (and some 100 paintings by Claude Monet). Or spend some time at the Picasso Museum<\/a> in the Marais, devoted to Pablo Picasso\u2019s work and his private collections of other contemporary painters\u2019 work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris is home to world-class shopping, and with an umbrella, it\u2019s easy to duck in and out of shops. While the famous Champs-Elys\u00e9es is known for its luxury goods, head to the streets around Saint-Germain like rue du Four to support their smaller boutiques. Consider journeying through the Marais for some fantastic vintage shops, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris has long been a capital of cinema, and there are more than a handful of movie houses to visit on a dreary day. Consider the Filmoth\u00e8que du Quartier Latin<\/a>, which regularly screens retrospectives of key films in French and American cinema. Also try the Mus\u00e9e du Cin\u00e9ma<\/a>, which doesn\u2019t limit itself to screening films; it also has one of the largest archives of film memorabilia in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People-watching may well be the French national sport, and you too can play by hunkering down in a local caf\u00e9. Many caf\u00e9s in Paris have covered sidewalk terraces, so if it\u2019s not too chilly, take a seat outside and watch the world go by. Or if the weather makes outdoor seating unpleasant, consider a caf\u00e9 with a beautiful interior, like the Caf\u00e9oth\u00e8que<\/a>, Caf\u00e9 Kitsun\u00e9<\/a>, or La Fourmi Ail\u00e9e (8 rue du Fouarre<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the 19th<\/sup> century, a number of covered passages or galleries were added to the Right Bank of the city. Today, you can wander through them among Paris\u2019 grands boulevards, <\/em>peering into antique bookshops and even passing the Mus\u00e9e Gr\u00e9vin<\/a> (the French answer to Madame Tussauds). These picturesque, totally Instagrammable passages offer some true Parisian charm while also keeping you dry on a soggy day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n READ MORE<\/em><\/strong>: <\/em>Hidden Paris: Passageways<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris is home to nearly 100 weekly outdoor markets, but it also has its share of covered marketplaces. The markets of Saint-Germain<\/a>, Saint-Martin<\/a> and Saint-Quentin<\/a>\u2014not to mention the March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouges<\/a>, Paris\u2019 oldest\u2014are well worth a detour, especially on a dreary day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris may not be London when it comes to theater, but what it lacks in a West End equivalent, it makes up for in the opera and the ballet. The 19th<\/sup> century Op\u00e9ra Garnier<\/a> is located not far from the Louvre and, despite its name, is actually more often home to ballets and dance ensembles. The more modern Bastille opera house<\/a>, meanwhile, offers a regular schedule of operatic spectacles. Book a ticket online or queue for last-minute tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Perhaps Paris\u2019 best-kept secret is that it shares London\u2019s infamous drizzly weather. Cole Porter wasn\u2019t kidding when he referenced \u201cParis when it drizzles.\u201d But what he missed was the fact that it rains in Paris\u2014not just in winter, but all year round. Most rain in Paris falls in May and June, but rainfall in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":15575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[1330,1338],"tags":[94,126,1413,165,1363],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Tips](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rainy-day-in-Paris-1.png\")
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