If you're in paris don't miss the skiing season. It's always a pleasure to spend some time in the mountains.
The french alps are fine but if your social standards are higher you can try the swiss alps, there is a nice little secret ski station called Gstaad, where you can enjoy the mountains without mixing with the people.
-- 28 January 2012 --
i wasn't thinking about another little ski station in the swiss alps that i'm thinking now.