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Find inspiration here on where to whisk your loved one away come Valentine's Day. From idyllic sunset spots to trendy love nests, impress your other half with a romantic treat or leave this page open to drop some serious hints. Share your own suggestions here
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Secret view

Posted by Andres Razzini 12 October 2007

Directions to one of Paris’s best-kept secrets: Take the Metro's Line 5 and get off at Laumière. Climb up Rue Laumière until you reach the main entrance of the most beautiful Parisian garden: Les Buttes de Chaumont.

Climb up the hill around the lake, up to the view point. Now the real secret: if you happen to be there on August 30th at about 8.20pm, you'll see the sun setting right behind the Sacre Coeur and the Montmartre hill, now that's a view that will stay with you for a while.

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Paris is the city of love but, whether you find yourself there with that special someone or on your lonesome, make your way down to La Coupole at Montparnasse.

The famous haunt of Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir has stunning internal décor and takes you back to another era. The food is delicious and if you are seeking the true Parisian experience then there is nowhere better to dine.

And, even if you end up alone there on Valentine's Day, indulging in their silky hot chocolate, at least the waiters know the way to a girl’s heart. Dessert on the house!

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When visiting Paris, try to visit Montmartre in the early evening. There are lots of wonderful street artists and street sellers selling their wares and if you reach Sacre Coeur as it is turning dusk, it is a truly beautiful sight to behold. So much so that it's where my husband proposed.

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The Terrass Hotel

Posted by Daniel Philpot 18 September 2007

The Terrass Hotel in Montmatre is a fantastic hotel - service, food and staff are all superb in this beautiful region of this most romantic city.

Take the lift up to the 7th floor and onto the roof terrace in the evening and watch the Tour Eiffel light up in the evening surrounded by stunning panoramic views of the Parisian skyline.

On a relaxed & warm summers evening, there's nothing better!

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Indecent proposal

Posted by Garmon Garth 18 September 2007

Do not, under any circumstances, propose to your beloved on top of the Eiffle Tower.

Everyone will make you feel like the grand-standing person you are.

And it's not very romantic with all those bloody tourists around anyway.

Plus, you'll have to queue for ages just to get down.

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Springtime in Paris

Posted by Michael Law 17 September 2007

Springtime in Paris for two using Eurostar offered two fairly newly-weds blue skies and perfect weather - Heaven!

We stayed at the modes Hotel des GrandsHommes in the Latin Quarter, exploring my student-day haunts, well off the tourist-trail: the lovely Canal St Martin to the north, with its crazy foot-bridges, "turning-bridge" and the beautiful old Hotel St Louis nearby - eating out at the Degres de Notre-Dame (steak Charolais!), with a view of the great cathedral itself - kissing on the Pont des Arts!

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Promenade Plantée

Posted by John Gallagher 17 September 2007

Formerly a railway track linking the Bastille Square to Saint Maur, the "Promenade Plantée" is a hidden oasis of Paris.

Climb the concrete steps from the bustling rue de Lyon, and stumble upon an enchanting winding path filled with an explosion of marigolds, pink roses and trailing vines.

Over the course of about 3km you will be able to gaze over the rooftops of Paris and discover a plethora of small gardens, ageing viaducts and strolling lovers, young and old, arm in arm.

The path finishes at the golden gate and the Vincennes park to the east of the city.

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Romance on the Pont des Arts

Posted by Baljit Bahi 17 September 2007

The most romantic place in Paris is the Pont des Arts.

This pedestrian bridge lies betweens the Louvre and the Academie Française. Go there at sunset with a bottle of wine and enjoy youselves!

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Parisian sunset

Posted by Layla Branton 12 September 2007

Take a bottle of wine to the Sacre-Coeur Church and watch the sunset over Pairs - it is the most romantic location in Europe.

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Restaurant Lapérouse

Posted by Scott Vipond 11 September 2007

For a truly romantic dinner try Restaurant Lapérouse overlooking the Seine - you will not find a place like it anywhere in Paris.

It is unique in that it still has private dining rooms in the rear of the building for clandestine dinner parties.

However, the best place to eat is in the main room for the view of the river. After a superb traditional French meal, I proposed to my fiancée on New Year’s Eve just as the fireworks were starting to explode all over the city – we are to be married next year!

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The capital of love

Posted by Barry Davidson 3 September 2007

Paris is one of the most romantic cities I have ever visited. I got engaged there in February 2007.

Any visitor must visit Le Marais which is a stones through away from the Lourve. It is a trendy district in Paris now celebrated for its nightlife.

Vins des Pyrenees is a little charming bistro nestled in a tiny street just off Saint Paul Village - A former wine warehouse with an authentic decor serving a classic but good French bistro cuisine –with very friendly casual staff and great wine.

I would recommend the Cotes de Rhone to drink. Bon appetite!

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A stroll through Paris

Posted by Adam Stoddart 29 August 2007

Paris is a city made for walking, and, after a stroll around the Citroen Gardens, you will see a different side to the city by walking along the river path back towards the centre.

You will enjoy a new outlook on the city; passing houseboats bedecked with flowers and a good choice of cafes, while keeping your distance from the traffic.

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My best Valentine's Day in Paris

Posted by debbyh 8 February 2007

James, my husband and I love spending weekends in Paris and each time we have the opportunity, we try to experience different places even if it is sometimes difficult not to book into our favourite hotel in St Germain.

We decided to take 4 days off to celebrate Valentine's Day and Paul wanted to organise everything which was very romantic! He seemed so excited about it that I guessed it was something very special. After staying in so many charming places in Paris, we have both become very demanding.
After I insisted so much he gave me the following clues:
He said we would be in the very heart of Paris, with a view from the window of the Place de la Concorde, the Parliament Building and some of the most beautiful bridges on the seine, the Pont Alexandre III. I guessed what it might be but I did not say anything as I did not want to disappoint him.

In fact, during one of our previous stays, after a long walk we had actually stopped at the Hotel Crillon for a cup of tea and I mentioned that I would love to stay there at least once! On our arrival day after the Eurostar the taxi drove us to the Place de la Concorde where the Crillon is situated but instead of stopping in front of the Palace we continued on towards the quai where he stopped in the middle of nowhere as there were hardly any buildings let alone hotel.

When we walked down the steps to the river with our luggage, I suddenly realised that we were not going to stay in a palace but in a péniche which was situated exactly as Paul mentioned: our accommodation would be in between the Alexandre III bridge, the Parliament building and the Place de la Concorde and at my door the quais that I love so much to wonder along. We had a lovely stay at Alain and Rita’s home who live there all year. Paul found this fabulous place through www.paris-apartments-for-rent.com and we recommend you to experience it just for one day. Rate is 150 € per night including breakfast.

Lisa/London
lisa.dawner@yahoo.co.uk

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Le Reminet

Posted by Londontraveller 27 July 2006

This is a gorgeous bistro in the Latin Quarter. Very romantic and it has lovely food and wine. Highly recommended.

3 rue des Grands-Degrés
tel: 01 44 07 04 24

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A romantic hotel in Paris

Posted by laura72 19 July 2006

I have just come back for my unforgettable and romantic stay in Paris. But let me explain from the beginning: I didn't know where to look for a romantic hotel or bed and breakfast in Saint Germain. After surfing on the net I discovered this parisby.com, which has lots of beautiful properties (and pictures of them).

Finally, I found Hotel d'Aubusson, a cozy hotel in the right location. I asked the travel assistant of the website, Elena, to help me with some things (flowers and wine in the room) for our anniversary, and she suggested I write to the owner of the property, and everything went perfect.

Hotel d'Aubusson: 33 Rue Dauphine;
tel. : 33(0)1 43 29 43 43
fax : 33(0)1 43 29 12 62
email : reservationmichael@hoteldaubusson.com
www.aubusson-paris-hotel.com

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Lunch on the Seine

Posted by paperman 14 February 2006

Two hour lunch cruise on Bateaux Parisiens, wine included, €50-70 per person. We chose the €70 option and had a table at the front of the boat, good quality food, good wine, excellent service and serenaded. What more do you want?

Quai below the Eiffel Tower; www.bateauxparisiens.com/english/fr_dejeuner.html

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Canal St Martin

Posted by steveg 8 October 2005

The Canal St Martin, as featured in Amelie, is a green lung through the eastern side of the city with its entrancing bow shaped, green bridges. Cross over the Place de Stalingrad to continue into the Bassin de la Villette. Very romantic by moonlight.

Start off from metro Stalingrad

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Le Père-Lachaise

Posted by LouiseMarthe 7 September 2005

The famous cemetery where many artists rest is worth the visit, and not just for the mandatory pilgrimage to Jim Morrison's grave. The bloated monuments, the peaceful atmosphere and the shade of the trees will appeal to art lovers as well as romantic souls in search of a serene place in the middle of busy Paris.

Nearests stations: Père-Lachaise, Gambetta, Philippe-Auguste www.pere-lachaise.com/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Lachaise

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Lay back at the new MK2 cinema

Posted by jordanpouille 15 November 2005

Forget the Odeon, enjoy the MK2. Next to the modern François Mitterand national library, this MK2 cinema is Eden for cinema-goers. Not only you will enjoy French films in the best audio conditions but the MK2 architect designed comfy armchairs he called "fauteuils pour deux"... armchairs for couples! Vive la France! And if you're single, no worry: you can still watch your film while stretching your big legs. What a pleasure!

128/162 avenue de France - 75013 Paris. Phone: 08 92 69 84 84 Métro Line 14: Bibliothèque F.Mitterrand.

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Allee des Cygnes

Posted by petitchou 17 October 2005

Relatively unknown to tourists this beautiful tree-lined passageway splits the Seine in two, making it the perfect location for a summer evening promenade for romantic couples. The allee provides an up close and personal view of the Statue of Liberty at one end - photos that will undoubtedly confuse the relatives back home - and a magnificant vantage point for the Eiffel Tower at the other.

The Pont de Bir Hakeim, recognisable from all the major anglophone movies that epitomise Paris, gives you the perfect exit strategy with Passy metro on one side and Bir Hakeim tourist central at the other.

allee des cygnes, 75015
Metro: Passy, Bir Hakeim
RER C: Avenue du President Kennedy, Maison de la Radio France

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