Paris: The Perfect Springtime Destination

Ladure, a popular Parisian sweets shop. Courtesy Tom Flemming under CC.

While any time of year is a great time to visit Paris, spring is perhaps the best time to enjoy the City of Light as it shakes off the cold winter months and eases slowly into summer. In addition to blossoms on the trees and beautiful beds of blooming flowers in the many public parks and gardens that pepper the city, a big spring draw for Paris is its wide range of fun festivals and special events.The Pavilion of Art & Design - Celebrating art and design (March 30 to April 3, 2011).Salon du Livre - For 31 years, a book fair like no other (March 18-21, 2011).Banlieues Blues - A treat for blues fans, in its 28th year (March 11 to April 8, 2011).Saint-Germain Jazz Festival - In its 11th year, a jazz-lovers favorite (May 15-29, 2011).French Wine Fair - Toast the world of French wine (May 14-15, 2011).Foire de Paris - An yearly expo of epic proportions (April 28 to May 8, 2011).Foire de Trne - Fun for the whole family (April 2 to May 30, 2011).La Nuit des Muses - Museum hop all over the city, all night long (May 14, 2011).Fte des Voisins - Join in the neighborly celebrations across the city (May 27, 2011).Pocket Films Festival - A film festival for the truly tiny screen (June 18-20, 2011).Need ideas for where to stay? Enjoy exclusive perks at these luxury Paris hotels when you book through Perfect Escapes: Hotel Ritz Paris, La Maison Champs-Elyses, InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel, Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe, and more.