7. Loire Valley
Visiting the Loire Valley feels like stepping into a children’s storybook. A landscape of lush forests and gentle rivers is dotted with sumptuous castles featuring turreted towers or elegant mansard roofs. In wintertime, the fairy-tale castles of the Loire Valley look even more enchanting under a fresh dusting of powder snow.
8. Lille
Lille boasts excellent art museums and a hearty local cuisine, which makes it a great place to visit during wintertime, although its does get chilly. From December through February, the average daily temperature ranges from the mid 30s to mid 40s in degrees Fahrenheit. During wintertime, it rains several days per month, and light snowfall is possible.
