What to pack for Paris at Christmas
5 nights · 36–45°F / 2–7°C · overcast most days and the sun sets around 5pm
clothes
- wool coat or long dark puffer
- sweaters in neutral colors
- dark jeans or tailored trousers
- one dressier outfit for dinner
- thermal base layer
- warm socks
- scarf, hat and gloves
for the rainy city days
- comfortable waterproof boots, you'll walk 10+ miles a day
- compact umbrella
- crossbody bag with a zip
- layers for hot museums and cold streets
- touchscreen gloves
- hand warmers
- small foldable tote
toiletries + meds
- moisturizer
- lip balm
- blister pads
- pain reliever
- stomach relief for rich food
- hand cream
- travel-size laundry soap
the stuff you always forget
- passport
- Europe plug adapter, type C
- card with no foreign transaction fee
- some euros for small shops and toilets
- phone charger
- offline map saved
- museum tickets booked ahead