Paris, A City of Love, History, and Arts
The city of Paris holds the county seat of Lamar County. As a tradition in the US, the city built an Eiffel Tower-inspired structure in the town in 1993. The downtown square of Paris, TX is teeming with interesting local shops and restaurants, along with homey hotels and numerous historical sites.
Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in the area are generally pleasant for most of the year, except during the hot days of summer and cold days of winter. Mid-March to mid-June is the best time to visit the charming Paris, Texas to explore the outdoors. July is a pretty hectic month for the city as they host both the Tour de Paris and the Balloon and Music Festival on the same weekend. These events rack up thousands of visitors each year, so expect Paris, TX hotels to be crowded during this season. March is considered the slowest month when fewer tourists are seen around.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You need not go to Paris, France to see the fascinating Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower of Paris built right next to the Love Civic Center is adorned with a red cowboy hat, resembling its Texan roots. For history buffs, head to Sam Bell Maxey House which dates back to 1868 and serves as the home of US senator, Sam Bell Maxey. Spend the rest of your afternoon tasting fine wine in Paris Vineyard. Conveniently located just more than a hundred miles from Dallas, the city of Paris is the ideal home base for travellers escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. You can stay for a night or more at the Comfort Inn & Suites Paris, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paris, and the Hampton Inn Paris.