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In pictures: Paris wakes up to spectacular snowy scenes

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In pictures: Paris wakes up to spectacular snowy scenes
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The snow continued overnight in Paris, with people waking up to beautiful scenes of a white powder coated version of the capital. Here's a selection of the most stunning images.

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The French capital has had a makeover. 

After steady snowfall overnight, on Wednesday Paris looked more stunning than ever. 

The city's famous monuments, picturesque streets and Metro stations were all given a dusting of the white powder and even on their morning commute, people couldn't resist documenting the scenes on Twitter. 

Here's our selection of the best images. 

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Photo: The Local/Evie Burrows-Taylor 

Photo: AFP

Arc de Triomphe du Caroussel. Photo: AFP

Children play in the snow in the Palais Royal garden. Photo: AFP

The two pictures below were taken in Boucicout square in te 6th arrondissemen of Paris. Thanks to Sasha Maninsala for sending them in.

 

(Skiing through Montmartre. AFP)

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Pigalle Metro station. Photo: AFP

 

Eiffel Tower. Photo: AFP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people had to find an alternative way to get to work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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