Paris in the snow, in pictures

Paris has seen its first snowfall of the winter, leading to some traffic disruption but also to some beautiful views of the city being captured.

Image copyrightAFPImage caption Paris saw its first snowfall of the season, with the Sacré Coeur basilica covered in a light winter dusting

Image copyrightAFPImage caption The Eiffel Tower was closed for most of the day to allow for snow to be cleared. It has now reopened to visitor

Image copyrightAFPImage caption Flurries brought some 5cm (2in) of snow to the French capital, which led to disruption on some metro lines and dozens of bus route

Image copyrightReutersImage caption Parisians enjoyed the outdoor spectacle at the Tuileries Garde

Image copyrightAFPImage caption Fashion and costume designer Masami performs under the snow prior to the Chanel spring-summer 2019 haute couture fashion show at the Grand Palai

Image copyrightAFPImage caption The cold did not stop this newly wed couple from posing for their celebratory photoshoot

Image copyrightAFPImage caption More snow is expected later on Tuesday

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