Paris, the essential Valentine's Day capital

31 January 2017
Category Entertainment
Paris, the essential Valentine's Day capital

A romantic city par excellence, Paris invites you to celebrate the festival of lovers in the most magical way during your intimate getaway for two. Les Tournelles offers some ideas to help you enjoy an unforgettable Valentine's Day.

 

Valentine's Day: the prelude to a dream evening

As a way of getting into the mood prior to your dinner date, why not take a leisurely stroll through the capital? From your hotel in the heart of the Marais, you’ll find it very easy to get to the I Love You Wall. Located on the Rue des Abbesses, this work of art has those little words that mean so much inscribed in more than 300 languages. From here you are ideally placed to enjoy a stroll in the picturesque district of Montmartre, a village in the heart of the capital. Wander through the Place du Tertre and see the work of the artists who gather there each day.

Montmartre — Mur des Je t'aime & Place du Tertre

 

Make your way to the Canal Saint-Martin and walk along its verdant banks towards the Bassin de la Villette. Don’t miss the Arletty Bridge, the famous Hôtel du Nord and the great shopping opportunities in the area. Another curiosity to warm your hearts is the charming Museum of Romantic Life, located in the 9th arrondissement, where artists and works of the 18th and 19th centuries are presented. You can also attend readings, explore the life of George Sand and her loves and see the paintings of the Dutch artist Ary Scheffer amidst a truly romantic atmosphere.

Musée de la Vie Romantique — Greenhouse

 

If you wish to take a little gourmet break after all this strolling, try the tea room of the Galeries Lafayette, where the décor is distinctly Belle Époque. While you’re there, climb to the rooftop terrace of the department store and enjoy the spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower, most majestic of Parisian monuments.

 

A romantic dinner for Valentine's Day

The chefs of Paris compete in ingenuity and creativity to offer the most unforgettable Valentine’s Day menus. Delight in a unique setting by choosing the Jules Verne restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, where the starred chef uses the finest quality ingredients to create culinary magic. If you prefer to dine on the water, how about a dinner cruise on the Seine? For a completely original dining experience try the restaurant Dans le noir. Here you eat in darkness, which enhances the experience by heightening your other senses to compensate for the lack of vision. It’s the perfect ambience for lovers. If you want more colour and spectacle, the Parisian cabarets such as Don Camillo open their doors to you. You might wish to dine at the Moulin Rouge, which has prepared a romantic and glamorous evening for you with a celebratory meal and a two-hour show. And the dancefloor awaits so you can slip into each other’s arms to add the perfect finishing touch to a unique evening before returning to your hotel.

 


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