Rightly referred to as the city of romance, Paris inspires love to one and all! The city has an aura that’s totally unparalleled and it certainly seeps through the city. Couples lazing in the beautifully manicured gardens or getting close over a conversation in charming candlelit restaurants or simply walking along the Seine describe how the city offers endless opportunities to love-birds.
Let us look at some of the romantic things to do in Paris:
Enjoy the view from the Eiffel Tower
There are reasons why Eiffel Tower is considered to be one of the most romantic places to propose to that special someone. The view that you get scaling the three floors of this Parisian icon is beyond words. What is even more romantic is to enjoy a glass of pink Champagne at the top-floor Champagne Bar. Get even more romantic as the tower sparkles every hour with 20,000 gold lights.
Montmartre
Montmartre and Basilique du Sacré-Coeur is an ideal place for romantics. There is a steep staircase scale the hillside to the tall white domes from where you can see the beautiful views of the city. Come over and enjoy in the legendary heart of the neighbourhood at the Musée de Montmartre where Impressionist painter Renoir and Realist painter Suzanne had studios. There is a beautiful garden here which is a must-go for romantics.
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Walk arm-in-arm down Canal St-Martin
- Enjoy a stroll along the 19th century tow paths of Canal St-Martin. Linger on the footbridge and look at the bridge sway as canal boasts pass.
- Take your lover and grab a lovely place at Chez Prune to just sit, watch and rediscover love.
- For lunch, feast on traditional French food or enjoy some sweet talks over wine.
4. Dinner for two
Nothing beats a quiet romantic dinner at a lovely restaurant. In Paris, you find a wide range of places to cafes and restaurants. Les Ombres and Café Branly offer excellent views of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Check out the courtyard dining at Derrière or the rooftops gardens at La Tour d’Argent.
For an experience that’s awesomely romantic, go to Le Coupe-Chou or Le Saut du Loup. Go to Le Baron Rouge or Mini Palais and have a lovely time with your sweetheart. There is no dearth of options to wine and dine in Paris. Check out Mini Palais in Grand Palais or Au Rocher de Cancale.There is many places to gorge on to some delectable desserts. Dessance is one such restaurant.