In the world capital of love, it’s easy to find places where you can have a great time with your loved one or make a beautiful marriage proposal. We offer 8 romantic ideas that will provide an unusual and memorable date. Do you want to arrange a bright and unforgettable evening for your “other half”? Use one or more items from our list!
1Enjoy the evening panorama of the capital
Photo: pinterest.com Arrange a photo shoot in the subway
If you don’t want to take pictures in front of masterpieces of street art, stop near one of the photo booths in the metro and arrange a short photo session. It can be romantic, with tender kisses in each other's arms, or funny - with funny grimaces and smiles from ear to ear. A few minutes in the booth will provide valuable memories of the wonderful time spent together. It’s a small thing, but it’s so nice...
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Take a romantic cruise on the Canal Saint Martin
The Canal Saint-Martin is one of the favorite holiday destinations for many Parisians. A very beautiful and cozy place. And to get away from the noisy tourist crowds, a boat trip would be an excellent solution. Travel as part of a group or arrange a cruise for two - decide for yourself. For example, a group 2.5-hour tour of Old Paris along the route from Port de l'Arsenal to Bassin de la Villette will cost 18 euros per person.
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Stroll the rooftops of Paris
Continuing the topic beautiful views In Paris, one cannot ignore the capital's rooftops, from which panoramas of incredible beauty sometimes open up. For example, you can look at the famous Printemps terrace, the roof of the nearby Galeries Lafayette or the restaurant French cuisine Le Perchoir.
By the way, in the summer months (from July to September) you can book a place to visit the Saint-Jacques Tower. And the views from it open up... you'll be rocked!
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Enjoy seafood and wine
The freshest oysters and excellent French wine are perhaps the ideal combination for a romantic evening. We told you where the most delicious seafood is served in Paris. And if you decide to have a candlelit dinner at home, excellent shellfish and other sea creatures can be obtained.
Photo: rampantcuisine.com Dance a passionate tango
Have you always dreamed of mastering the dance of love and passion? Well, don’t put your dream on hold and book a couple of places for your next lesson. Paris is full of studios where you can learn to dance. For example, classes are regularly held at the Théâtre de Verre on 17 rue de la Chapelle. The cost of participation is 3 euros per person.
TOP 10 most romantic places in Paris!
Robert Doisneau's unforgettable portrait of a couple enjoying a leisurely embrace in the center of Paris is called "Le Baiser de l'Hôtel de Ville." Many couples imitated, embodying a similar scene in front of the same lampposts. We managed to highlight the top ten iconic places to get the perfect romantic photo and immortalize a moment spent in the city of love.
1. Le Pont de l'Alma
If you're standing halfway across the bridge with your back turned to the Eiffel Tower when it's glittering (an hour after sunset), then this is the perfect spot to snap an unabashedly sentimental "selfie"! This bridge was built by Napoleon III in the 1850s, take a look at the statue called "Zouave" which represents the water level and reached a record high level during the flood in 1910. The golden Statue of Liberty, which is on the right bank, commemorates the tragic death of the romantic Princess Diana.
Visit Chez Francis (open every day of the week until 11:30 pm) and raise a toast with a jubilant glass of champagne as you await the twinkling of the tower in the next hour of the evening: the terrace is a great vantage point.
2. Le Pont Alexandre III
Cherubs, nymphs and winged horses, Art Nouveau lamps and a breathtaking Beaux-Arts style - it's no wonder that so many photographers decided to photograph this place. It's also the place where Owen Wilson finally got his girl in Midnight in Paris, and it's the bridge where Adele chose to portray her heartbreaking best-selling song "Someone Like You."
Take your photo here, in front of the stunning backdrop or with the impressive glass dome of the Grand Palais behind you - then continue to have a great time enjoying a cocktail or a delicious dinner in the stunning Mini Palais restaurant with its high ceilings, contemporary Frechon menu and fabulous terraces.
3. Le Pont de Sully
There is no need to look further if you want to know where it is the best place- view of Notre Dame. It's worth the extra effort to walk to the end of the Ile Saint-Louis and see the cathedral from its surroundings, and you'll take absolutely breathtaking photographs of this masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Stroll along Rue Saint-Louis-en-Île, turning either at Berthillon or La Maison Du Chou (5, Rue Jean du Bellay), whose streets will melt your heart.
4. Place Dauphine
Quickening the heartbeat from Notre Dame and the breathtaking beauty of the stained glass at Sainte-Chapelle, we offer what is perhaps the most picturesque in the whole city. Tucked away just outside the Pont Neuf, refreshingly uncrowded and glorious all year round, Place Dauphine is not a great place to take photos, no matter what angle you choose. Follow in the hallowed footsteps of famed French actor Yves Montand (chose to live with his extramarital wife Simone Signoret in the 1950s), who fell in love with a romantic spot overlooking the Seine around the corner, then stroll along the Pont Neuf to the Odéon for some time at a chic literary café Les Editeurs, for a taste of French cinematic glamor.
5. Parc Monceau
It would be tempting to turn your attention to famous gardens such as Champ-de-Mars and Jardins de Luxembourg, especially if your time is limited. But if the romance in your head and air turns your head to the 8th arrondissement of Paris and discovers the small but fully formed “Parc Monceau”, then you will even be initially enchanted as you pass under the breathtaking gilded gates.
This romantic park style, complete with a scaled-down lake and Roman-style colonnade, even boasts a miniature Venetian-style bridge: if that's not your destination, we know what to suggest! Finish your walk with a visit to the grand Musée Jacquemart-André and learn the love story of its former owners.
6. Parc de Vincennes
It takes a bit of effort to get here from the very center of Paris, but it's definitely worth a visit. Built in 1860, named as the "Temple of Love", where many wedding proposals were told, and where guests from near and far come to take photographs as evidence of their strong relationship. For the more adventurous, you can take metro line 8 there, then walk to Daumesnil. But in order to do best photo, you need to stand opposite the island "Île de Reuilly". You can rent a boat and sail up to the island - and don't forget to go down and visit the grotto below the temple.
7. Le Chalet des Îles
It's hard to believe it's only a ten-minute drive from the Arc de Triomphe as you stroll through the Bois de Boulogne and stroll through this ultra-romantic haven of tranquility. Empress Eugenie, who was the wife of Napoleon III, who owned this park, has always been and will be fabulous place for lunch, dinner. This is perhaps the most attractive part of the city!
8. Le Grand Véfour
It doesn't matter whether you're lucky enough to have dined here before, or enjoyed a romantic lunch elsewhere in Paris, it's impossible to miss the historic surroundings and the sheer perfection of the space, coupled with delicious dishes. For over 200 years, this restaurant has been in the Palais Royal and stepping inside for the first time is an unforgettable experience and something you should experience at least once in your life.
9. L'Hôtel, rue des Beaux Arts
Oscar Wilde stated that "The very essence of romance is uncertainty." Overflowing with romantic surroundings and natural views of the terrace, "adresse de rêve", next to the Odeon, where the writer Oscar Wilde spent his last evenings. Take a stroll and admire the circular staircase on your way up to the restaurant, and check out the tiny courtyard with a fountain before perusing the menu and enjoying the cuisine.
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It is not for nothing that the diverse and vibrant Paris is considered one of the most romantic places on earth: passions have been raging here for many centuries in a row. French capital“woven” from love and fashion, crispy loaves and croissants for breakfast, from many cozy corners with a love story and cabaret lights, from stone walls that have kept royal secrets for many centuries. Where else should lovers go if not to Paris? He was simply created to confess his love! The main thing is to know the route.
Among the most romantic corners of Paris, we have chosen those that are absolutely worth a visit.
Grand Opera (approx. - Opera Garnier)
This grandiose opera house first opened its doors in 1669, and today it is one of the most significant in the whole world. The theater's activities began immediately after Louis the 14th recognized opera as an art form. Originally, Opera Garnier was named after the Royal Academy, which taught dance and music. The name Grand Opera came to it only at the end of the 19th century.
People buy tickets here in advance because there are too many people who want to see performances in which the most famous theater groups from different parts of the planet participate.
If you want to start your romantic trip to Paris from the heart, start with the Grand Opera.
This Parisian avenue is glorified in songs, paintings, plays and films. Although it acquired its name only after the French Revolution.
The Champs Elysees has always been a significant place for Parisians. But under Louis the 16th, it is unlikely that an ordinary person would have risked walking along Champs-Élysées - it was too dangerous on the Champs-Élysées in those days. And already in 1810, Empress Marie-Louise entered the capital in style through this avenue. Over time, the Champs Elysees became one of the symbols of power and the city as a whole. When the Cossacks of Alexander I took Paris 2 years after World War II, they set up camp right on this avenue.
Massive construction of the avenue began only in 1828, and in 1836 the Arc de Triomphe appeared.
Today the Champs Elysees is the main street of the city. Life is in full swing here around the clock: parades and exhibitions are held here, musicians play, aromatic coffee is served in oldest restaurant Avenue (Le Doyen) and sell fashionable clothes, etc.
For more than 7 centuries, one of the oldest palaces in France - and one of the most famous museums in the world.
The Louvre began at the end of the 12th century, when Philip Augustus built a fortress, which subsequently underwent constant additions, reconstructions, etc. With the kings and eras, the Louvre was constantly changing - each ruler brought something unique to the appearance of the palace. The palace was finally completed only at the end of the 19th century. However, it is still being rebuilt, trying to extend the life of this most beautiful corner of France.
The Louvre keeps many secrets within its walls, and some of the palace's secrets can be revealed on a tour. Besides, what if you get to meet one of the palace ghosts? For example, with the Egyptian Belphegor, who walks through the Louvre at night, with Queen Jeanne of Navarre, poisoned by Catherine de Medici, or with the White Lady. However, it’s definitely better not to meet with the latter.
And on the way back, be sure to stop by the Tuileries Garden with many secret corners and benches for couples in love.
This unique building amazes with its size, resemblance to a fortress, and uniqueness. Made famous by Hugo, the cathedral has always been shrouded in legends, and to this day is considered one of the most mysterious places in the city.
It is important to note that the very place from which the cathedral grew has been considered sacred since ancient times. And Parisians believe that the chimera statues, the unique ring handle on the gate, and the round bronze plaque make dreams come true. You should only ask for your most intimate things, holding on to this handle or spinning on your heel around yourself on a sign with zero km. As for chimeras, they are supposed to be tickled.
And be sure to climb the spiral staircase to the cathedral tower to admire Paris from a bird's eye view, and listen to the play of the most respectable organ in all of France.
Majestic and memorable – this symbol of Paris does not need advertising. You can’t go to the most fashionable capital of the world and not bring back photos with the Eiffel Tower at arm’s length.
It is worth noting that initially this tower was considered too awkward for Paris. But today, illuminated by thousands of lights, it is the main attraction, near which hundreds of thousands of couples declare their love and propose marriage.
Plus, if you're not too tight on your hard-earned money, you can even book a romantic dinner right inside this Parisian icon.
Another romantic place in the capital. You will find the oldest bridge in Paris (approx. 1635) next to Notre Dame.
According to legend, if you exchange a kiss under this stone bridge, then together you will live until the grave in love and harmony.
The Marie Bridge connected the island of Saint Louis (note - the richest Parisians live there) with the right bank of the Seine. You will definitely enjoy a walk on the excursion river bus, and if you also have time to kiss under the arches of the bridge...
However, you can also rent a boat.
Many centuries ago, the philosopher Abelard fell in love, like a boy, with his young 17-year-old student named Heloise. The girl who reciprocated the theologian’s feelings was good in intelligence, beauty, and knowledge in science and languages.
Alas, the happiness did not last long: the strong difference in class, as well as the existing post of bishop, became an obstacle to the path to a happy life together. Having fled to Brittany, they got married in secret, after which Eloise had a son.
Not wanting to ruin her husband and his career, Eloise became a nun. As for Abelard, he was defrocked and sent to a monastery as a simple monk. However, the monastery walls did not become an obstacle to love: secret correspondence became famous over time.
Today, lovers from all over the world travel to their grave, moved to Paris to the origins of their love story in the 19th century, to leave a note of request in the crypt at the Pere Lachaise cemetery.
This romantic Parisian district is one of the most famous hills in the world, famous for its sad (and not only) stories that poured into the city in the 19th and 20th centuries, when the doors of the first cabarets swung open, flirtatious fashionistas craved revelry, and carefree fun on the hill was a bohemian way of life.
From here you will see the whole of Paris, and at the same time you will visit the Wall of Love, on which confessions are written in 311 languages.
In addition, do not forget to find the bust of Dalida (note - the singer of the hit Paroles) and touch it with your eyes closed. The bronze bust is said to have magical powers to grant romantic wishes.
This grave in the Pere Lachaise cemetery is also not to be missed! The stone sphinx guarding the grave of the English writer makes wishes come true if you whisper them in his ear and then kiss him.
However, Oscar Wilde has many famous neighbors in that cemetery, including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf and Beaumarchais, Balzac and Bizet, etc. And the cemetery itself is one of the most famous in the world.
Therefore, if you are not afraid of the dead, then be sure to take a walk along Père Lachaise (you will be surprised how many celebrities have found their final resting place there).
The world-famous cabaret appeared in the capital at the turn of two centuries and two wars. The cabaret was opened with pomp - in Montmartre, and its owners could hardly imagine that almost 130 years later, it would be almost impossible to get tickets to this establishment, and the shows presented at the Moulin Rouge would be the most expensive in the world.
However, the main thing remained – the shocking and provocative nature of the show. Today, in this elite music hall, which was once a tavern for simple plaster miners, you can spend several unforgettable hours with a romantic dinner and a fantastic performance.
Tickets, of course, are not cheap (about 100 euros), but the price includes champagne and a table for two.
One of the residences of numerous French monarchs - and the most expensive palace, reflecting the luxury of the era of the famous Sun King. In fairness, this palace is the most luxurious monument of the French monarchy.
Construction of the castle began in 1661 on the swamps. Today, the Palace of Versailles is not only a stunningly beautiful building, but also a fantastic park with famous fountains and groves (more than 800 hectares!).
Here you can ride a boat or bike, watch a performance - and even attend a royal evening.
This a nice place located on the territory of the famous Bois de Boulogne. In 1720, a small garden and a simple house became the property of the Duke D'Estrée, who turned the house into a castle for the holidays and called it Bagatelle (translated as a trinket).
Years passed, the owners of the castle changed, and after half a century the building and the territory passed to Count D’Artois. The easy-going count makes a bet with Marie Antoinette that he will complete the reconstruction of the castle in just a couple of months, while you are on vacation in Fontainebleau. The count won the bet. At the beginning of the 19th century, the castle with the already erected park was bought by Napoleon, in 1814 it again passed to the count and his son, and in 1904 - under the wing of the Parisian mayor's office.
A visit to this park will bring back many memories, because it has hardly changed since the 18th century. By the way, the park is also famous for its rose garden, where a competition for the best roses is held annually (the number of varieties exceeds 9,000).
When embarking on a romantic walk around Paris, don’t forget about the Place des Vosges, formed on the swamps by Louis the 9th and donated by him to the Templar Order.
The quarter, which was created in the 13th century on the site of drained swamps, developed so quickly that in the 14th century the royal family took possession of almost all the buildings (including the Tournelle Palace) of the “too quickly and daringly” prosperous Templars. Catherine de Medici also moved here with Henry 2nd, who, at a knightly duel in 1559, received a spear blow that was incompatible with life, which later laid the foundation for the appearance of the Place des Vosges.
The history of the square is truly rich: the square recreated by Henry 4th was named Royal, but the king, who was killed by a Catholic fanatic, did not have time to see it. A little later, the square is magnificently opened again, but in honor of the engagement of the new king to Anne of Austria.
Today, this ideal rectangle with a single through street is called Place des Vosges, which is surrounded by 36 houses and palaces of the king and queen, identical and looking at each other.
Why not? This magical place will give you no less joyful moments than the water bus and the park of Versailles. Unforgettable emotions are guaranteed!
True, it is better to buy tickets in advance so as not to overpay at the park ticket office.
At your service here are more than 50 attractions, 55 restaurants and shops, evening shows and musicals, behind-the-scenes movies and much more.
Not far from Disneyland, you can spend the night in one of the luxury hotels, ideal for newlyweds and just lovers.
This stunning cathedral was built in memory of the victims of the Franco-Prussian War. In the crypt of the basilica they keep an urn containing the heart of Legentil, the founder of the church. The first stone of Sacre Coeur was laid back in 1885, but the cathedral was finally completed only after the war in 1919.
It is important to note that the basilica turned out to be too heavy for the fragile Montmartre, and 80 deep wells with stone pylons were used as the foundation for the future cathedral. The depth of each well reached 40 m.
It is in the Basilique du Sacré Cœur that you will find one of the largest bells in the world (more than 19 tons) and the loudest and oldest French organ.
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A lot has been written about Paris. Or is it still sadly few when it comes to non-trivial romantic places in the capital of France? About restaurants, hotels and cinemas, having visited which you will be convinced that this is best city for lovers, and no one else can shake your confidence?
Personally, I think that the topic romantic in Paris completely undisclosed. Moreover, many naively believe that the main thing is to fly to the capital of France, and then there is no hiding from the mood of love: the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and North Dame will help you.
At the same time, most people completely forget that Paris, firstly, is a metropolis, and, secondly, the city has a great many so-called “must-see attractions”. If you concentrate on carefully examining everyone at once, you simply won’t have the energy and time left for healthy hedonism and desperate romance.
And this is extremely regrettable, because the capital of France is the true quintessence of l’art de vivre, that very “art of living” that embodies the Parisian style. Today I will share with you 7 ideas for a romantic weekend for two in Paris. No banal advice, only secret but proven places and non-trivial leisure options. Well, as for the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris or the artists in Montmartre, I’m sure you know everything very well without me.
1. LIVE IN AN ARISTOCRATIC HOUSE OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Of all the hotels in Paris, the title of “romantic secret palace” certainly deserves La Reserve Hotel and Spa. By the way, it is located next to the most famous palace in Paris - the Champs Elysees, and it can be called secret because it is “small and expensive”: the intimate hotel has only 26 suites and 14 double rooms.
However, I desperately don’t want to call La Réserve Hotel and Spa the word “hotel”; it doesn’t stick to it, no matter how you look at it. Now a “Parisian guest house”, and at the same time a “closed club” is a completely different matter.
The founder of La Réserve Hotel and Spa, Monsieur Michel Rébier, set himself an extremely ambitious task: to open an aristocratic guest house in Paris, spoiled by luxury, the likes of which the residents of the French capital have never seen.
And, what is there to be modest about, Rebier succeeded. The first thing you notice when you get to La Réserve Hotel and Spa is the absence of any mandatory hotel attributes. For example, there is simply no reception desk; instead there is an elegant secretary table, the kind you can see in the same apartment-museum of Victor Hugo.
And the hall here is not a hall at all, but a salon in the style of the 19th century, but with obvious references to the era of King Louis XV the Beloved: if the armchairs are upholstered in velvet, if the mirrors are in gilded frames, and the fireplaces in which crackle welcomingly firewood, decorated with flowers and furnished with numerous marble figurines.
By the way, the furniture in La Réserve Hotel and Spa is mostly antique, and special pride guest house- a library, on the shelves of which, next to modern publications, rare volumes from two hundred years ago coexist.
By the way, some books here contain a secret - if you touch them with your hand, it turns out that this is not a volume of poetry at all, but a safe disguised as one. In other volumes there may be notes hidden; according to tradition, guests of La Réserve Hotel and Spa leave them as a souvenir of their stay here.
And pot-bellied candles are burning everywhere, and soft carpets completely muffle the steps, so the feeling that, by the wave of a magic wand, you were transported to an aristocratic Parisian house during the Second Empire period, becomes completely unconditional and indisputable. And the back immediately straightens, and the movements become unhurried.
By the way, this is exactly the effect that Michel Rebier sought, because, in his opinion, the luxury of the furnishings should not put pressure on the guests, but, on the contrary, contribute to maximum relaxation of the guests.
Why does this happen? It's simple! Once your things are in the suite or apartment (by the way, a pleasant moment, passports are not taken from guests during registration, they are scanned using a portable machine right in the room), you actually acquire the status of a resident of this amazing house.
Moreover, a smart home, because the apartments and suites at La Réserve Hotel and Spa are an exemplary example of how recognizable decorative elements of the 19th century Parisian style and modern technologies can coexist equally in a single space. The walls of the rooms here are covered with damask silk fabrics, in the bathrooms and on the window sills there is exclusively Carrara marble, and the parquet on the floor is Hungarian typesetting.
At the same time, guests control the light, heating and ventilation systems in the apartments using a tablet. With its help, you can order room service or select a movie; by the way, the TV is hidden in the headboard, so if you wish, you can take it out into the light of day or put it out of sight.
In the late afternoon, you should go down to the library to listen to the piano, sit in an antique armchair and sip wine or Calvados, or take a walk in the garden. Breakfast can be served directly to your apartment, or you can order fresh pastries, fruit and eggs cooked to your liking in La Réserve's Grand Salon, adjacent to the library. There is no buffet, everything is exclusively à la carte, because breakfasts are prepared individually for each guest here, and the kitchen is headed by the famous chef Jerome Bantel.
By the way, La Réserve Hotel and Spa has two restaurants. The first is the two-Michelin-starred Le Gabriel, where la cuisine francaise is reinterpreted in Japanese style. The second, La Pagode de Cos, is already a classic of the Bordeaux region, which is no accident: Michel Rebier owns vineyards in Saint-Estèphe, a commune of the Gironde, and it is there that the famous Cos d’Estournel wine is made.
By the way, La Réserve Hotel and Spa often has special offers. offers for lovers, when when you book a suite, you are given a deposit of 150 euros as a gift for dinner in one of the hotel restaurants. It is worth noting that the amount is sufficient, because, for example, a three-course lunch at La Pagode de Cos costs 75 euros.
Hotel website: www.lareserve-paris.com/ru/
2. HAVE DINNER IN BED AT A PARISIAN RESTAURANT
If breakfast in bed is already a past stage for you, then why not have dinner in bed, not at home, but in a restaurant? This is possible in Paris! And the secret one specializes in this restaurant Derrière, whose name translates as “behind.” The place is located at 69 rue des Gravilliers, the menu includes all the hits of French cuisine, but the main thing is the interior, because in addition to ordinary tables, one of the restaurant halls also has a giant double bed.
You can recline on it together and taste local specialties under the languid gaze of a naked girl - a painting of her is on the wall of the hall. The only thing is that the bed must be booked in advance restaurant website:www.derriere-resto.com. The establishment also has a single-seater couch suitable for effeminate singles or skinny couples who want to eat while lying down, but this is much less interesting.
3. VISIT THE CINEMA WHERE AMELIE LOVED TO GO
The cinema was opened back in 1928, and Jean Cocteau himself worked on its interior. By the way, Salvador Dali also loved to spend time here, which, of course, is not surprising, because it was in Studio 28 in 1930 that the premiere of Luis Buñuel’s film “The Golden Age” took place, and, as you know, the famous director and the famous artist were not just friends, but also worked closely together.
Since the Jazz Age, the cinema has not changed at all in terms of its interior, and its repertoire to this day only includes timeless classics of American and French cinema. If you don’t want to go to see a rare film, just stop by the bar open here, which is open from 15.00 to 22.00. The place is very atmospheric: on the wall there is a group portrait of all the legends of world cinema, and around the small tables there is lush vegetation, which gives the impression that you are in a kind of enchanted garden.
Well, it’s worth a lot to look at the interiors in the style of the roaring twenties; you can’t help but feel like the hero of the film “Midnight in Paris”, which somehow moved back to the times of Hemingway and Fitzgerald. It seems that now Dali will sit down at your table and ask in all seriousness: “What do you think about rhinoceroses?”
Cinema website: www.cinema-studio28.fr
4. GO ON A TREASURE HUNT AT THE LOUVRE
Most people have a difficult relationship with the Louvre. It seems that not to visit during a trip to Paris is even somehow indecent, the Mona Lisa is there, after all! On the other hand, galloping through the halls is an extremely dubious event, and then many of us in childhood were so overfed with excursions to museums that art does not fit into the head, much less into the heart. Moreover, this famous line at the entrance, and the Japanese tourists who always crowd around the unfortunate “La Gioconda” in such dense rows that you have to pave the way to Leonardo’s creation almost with your elbows.
Calm, just calm! I have the perfect solution for you. Do you remember that night quests were popular in Moscow, during which people tried to find secret signs hidden in various places, just like the main characters of “Angels and Devils” or “The Da Vinci Code”? So, today you can also go on a treasure hunt in the Louvre! They are satisfied with the company ThatMuse, which was invented by an American living in Paris, Daisy de Plume.
The hunt goes as follows. First, a theme is selected, for example, “Angels”, “Bestiary”, “Food and Wine”, “Love” or “Lady of the Louvre”. Then the hunt participants are divided into teams, they are tasked with finding a particular symbol in certain paintings, and when it is found, they photograph it, send the picture via What’s App to the organizers and receive the next riddle.
The fastest and smartest participant or his team wins. The hunt lasts from two to four hours, the organizers say that you only need to have a charged mobile phone with you, and your shoes should be comfortable. In short, an excellent alternative to ordinary excursions. The treasure hunt takes place in English, French and Spanish, and you can order it at website: www.thatmuse.com.
5. HAVE A PICNIC IN THE TUILERY GARDEN
If the weather permits, have a picnic in Tuileries garden(French le jardin des Tuileries), fortunately, its green chairs, on which elderly Parisian women sit decorously with books and young people lounge imposingly, are as recognizable a detail of the French lifestyle as a morning meal with coffee and a croissant.
An important question: “Where can I buy goodies for a picnic?” The correct answer is in the most comfortable establishment Flottes And Go. It is located opposite the Tuileries, just a 10-minute walk from the Louvre at 2 rue Cambon. This place is a successful mix between a prepared food store and a classic Parisian cafe. The light wood shelves are lined with baguettes, sandwiches and focaccia, filled with cheeses, salmon, zucchini and tomatoes. There are also fresh salads, yogurts, honey lavender ice cream and even soups to go.
Moreover, all the food at Flottes And Go is organic, and in addition to natural juices, you can also buy a bottle of excellent wine for a good mood. What’s especially nice is that the goodies here are packaged exquisitely, in the best traditions of that same French style that expensive confectionery shops of the Russian Empire loved to copy in the 19th century. The local napkins alone are worth it!
If you are a desperate lover of sweets, and cannot imagine your stay in Paris without tasting macarons, then you should look into the confectionery located next door to Flottes And Go Pierre Hermé(address: 4 rue Cambon, 75001). Yes, it is not as famous in wide circles as Ladurée, but the iconic French dessert made from egg whites is made in the best possible way here.
It is the most delicate and, according to Parisians, Pierre Hermé macarons have the perfect texture that even the most persistent imitators cannot replicate. Confectioners are especially good at rose- and raspberry-flavored macarons; as they say, if there is a kiss-flavored dessert in the world, this is it!
6. TAKE A SELFIE AT THE WALL OF LOVE
For the perfect selfie together, take note of two important Parisian locations. Place number one - known to everyone Pont des Arts, aka Pont Des Arts. It appeared in the capital of France in 1804, and a long time ago it was chosen by loving couples and brides and grooms, who clearly do what they do here: decorate the bridge with locks, because this ritual not only symbolizes the strength of feelings, but also gives hope that feelings these will not weaken or fade over time.
If the love locks on the bridge do not surprise you, then go to the wall of love, which was created in 2000 by calligrapher Federic Baron and artist Claire Quito. That's what it's called Le mur des je t'aime, its surface is lined with 611 black enameled lava tiles, and the phrase “I love you” is written on it 311 times in 250 languages. In addition, images of hearts are painted on the surface of the wall, and an unusual art object is located in the Jean Rictus square in the Montmartre area.
7. TAKE A WALK IN THE GARDEN OF LUXEMBOURG
Most ordinary people, when asked: “What is the name of the Queen of France, who had the surname Medici?”, will confidently answer: “Catherine” and they will be right, but we should not forget about another one of the Medici family - Mary, the wife of King Henry IV of Bourbon. By the way, at first the King of France loved her very much, because Maria was pretty, but Her Majesty’s imperious character and the regular scenes of jealousy that Maria, not without reason, arranged for her royal husband, made their own adjustments to the relationship of the royal couple - they became, to put it mildly, cool .
But thanks to Maria, an incredibly beautiful Luxembourg Palace and garden of the same name. For many lovers of Italy, it may remind you of the Boboli Gardens, and this is not without reason - Maria grew up in beautiful Florence and tried to create a mini-branch of her hometown in Paris.
There are 106 statues in the garden; its impressive territory is divided into two parts: in English and French style, between which there is a pond. In addition to the monumental palace and the Medici fountain, the rose garden, the orchid greenhouse, and the ancient apple trees that grow here deserve attention in the Luxembourg Gardens.
On weekends, street musicians and puppeteers often perform in the garden, and Parisians often come here to play chess. In short, an ideal place for a walk in the company of your girlfriend, especially in the warm season.
The French-American couple are the owners of Pink Flamingo, a stylish little company that describes its brand as “comme les autres” on its pizza box. Truly, this is a pizza delivery experience you won't forget.
P.S. There are good boutiques in the area, especially on the Rue des Marseillais.
Take a ride in a vintage retro Citroen
Here's a great idea for a special day or evening in Paris: a tour in a retro Citroen CV2 convertible with a charming French driver in a striped vest. You can ask him to show you all the secret places of the city or some specific ones that you would like to see. All drivers have an encyclopedic knowledge of Paris and speak several languages.
Or you can rent a scooter and ride around the streets of Paris on your own. What could be better than taking your loved one around the most romantic city on a ruby red Vespa...
Until the death separates us...
Heading to a cemetery in search of romance might sound a little strange, but then again, this is Paris. Yes, it sounds creepy, but even the cemetery here looks irresistibly romantic. Père Lachaise is like a miniature city.
There are also streets with names and signs, and the tombs look like beautiful little houses. Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Maria Callas and Marcel Proust are a few of the greats buried here.
Blues in the Bodega
Blues, jazz - seductive music, born from the sounds of harmonica, electric guitar and the words “woman you ain’t no good for me”. On a Sunday evening, Le Caveau des Oubliettes is exactly the tempting place to listen to the best live blues in Paris. The oldest jazz club resembles a post-war bar - nothing special, but there is an underground 12th-century wine cellar that attracts crowds. This club is very convenient and loved by many, come early to have time to find a free place.
Explore the secret waterfalls and vineyards of Paris
Visit Paris's most exotic park, Buttes Chaumont - go on a little adventure down to the foot of the waterfall, explore the impressive artificial grotto, stroll along the infamous Suicide Bridge. A short walk from the park's entrance to the hilltop is a quiet village hidden in the 19th arrondissement, reached by a winding path.
From the top of the hill you will have views of Montmartre across the city with a halo of sunlight perfectly centered over the Basilique du Sacré Cœur. You'll be so captivated by the view that you won't immediately notice the vineyard right under your nose - one of the last three vineyards left in Paris.
In Montmartre there is the more famous Clos de Montmartre vineyard, next to a picturesque cafe painted in romantic pink, with the telling name “Rose Bud” (La Maison Rose).
Aphrodisiac dish: oysters in the city of romance
There are two places where you can eat oysters without worrying about the freshness of the food: L'Ecailler du Bistrot, a five-star seafood restaurant with a very simple but charming setting (pictured above). Located on Rue Paul Bert, this is one of those quaint French bistros.
And the less classic, more fashionable Clamato, which serves only seafood.
Come in the evening at 7 to have time to grab a place for two. The menu changes constantly, depending on what type of oysters and seafood are in season. The cafe is not cheap, but you will never come across poorly refined food.
Drink iced tea in the Garden of Incorrigible Romantics
Since 1981, the private mansion where Delacroix, Chopin and Rossini loved to entertain has become a museum dedicated to the romantic movement in art. Now it’s just paradise. Situated among the greenery of trees, drowning out the noise, decorated with many flowers, lilacs and wisteria, it happily flourishes as if it were all happening in the countryside.
The old glass house, located next to the main townhouse, is used by the artists as a wonderful tea salon, serving lunch and the best Egyptian-style iced tea with hibiscus flowers and cinnamon you will ever taste.
Paradise: √ found.
Oh, and one more thing!
Wall of Love (Le mur des je t"aime)
Located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, in Montmartre, the Wall is a 40 m² monument to love made from 612 enamel lava tiles, with “I love you” written 311 times in 250 languages, and “red splashes” on the wall symbolizing broken hearts.
