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Paris is the world’s most romantic city! Every year, it attracts enamoured couples
from all over the world, who come here to stroll hand in hand, for entertainment,
and of course to express their love for each other. Generations of loving couples,
whether famous or anonymous, have fashioned the image of Paris as the capital of
romance. Although the City of Light attracts lovebirds all year, February remains
their favourite month with its romantic cachet: who hasn’t dreamt of celebrating
Valentine’s Day here? Paris is certainly the place where anything is possible.
ROMANTIC PLACES TO WALK
The most inspiring views of Paris
The best viewpoints are for sharing ... together. The most famous is the view from the
square in front of the Sacré-Coeur basilica, at the top of Montmartre Hill. In the east of
Paris, the hill at Belleville also offers a wonderful panoramic view. Overlooking the
park, the terrace of the restaurant Ô Paris is a great place to sit and gaze on the city
lights in the evening. From the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse, the Ciel de Paris
restaurant dominates the capital offering amazing moments. Only the Eiffel Tower
outstrips it, to such an extent that it sometimes has its head in the clouds … Great
views are also guaranteed as you travel up the glass-walled escalators at the Pompidou
Centre. At the top, you can carry on enjoying the view over a drink at Chez Georges,
the restaurant on the top floor of the modern art museum. For those with a sense of
daring, the tethered hot air balloon at the Parc André Citroën is an exciting
experience, taking you up into the sky to hover over the park.
Sacré Cœur square Paris 18th - www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
Parc de Belleville and Ô Paris 1 /3 rue des Envierges, Paris 20th
Centre Pompidou and Chez Georges 19 rue Beaubourg Paris 4th www.centrepompidou.fr
Tour Montparnasse and Le Ciel de Paris 33 av du Maine Paris 15th www.tourmontparnasse56.com
Eiffel Tower Paris 7th - www.tour-eiffel.fr
Parc André Citroën Paris 15th
Mythical places to kiss
The snapshot immortalized by Robert Doisneau in 1950 has become legendary:
reproduced as a postcard and a poster by the hundreds of thousands, the ‘Baiser de
l’Hôtel de Ville’ is one of the most famous in the world! To re-enact the scene, you
should pose with your sweetheart against the railings of the entrance to the metro.
Other classic spots for a photo: the Trocadéro esplanade with the Eiffel Tower in the
background, the Montmartre hillside steps, below the Sacré-Coeur, the steps of the
Palais Garnier Opera House, the square in front of Notre-Dame, the bridges that span
the Saint-Martin Canal... Not forgetting, the tremendous view up the Champs- Elysées
from Place de la Concorde.
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville Paris 4th, Parvis du Trocadéro Paris 16th, Montmartre Paris 18th, Opéra
Garnier Paris 2nd, Notre Dame de Paris 4th, Saint-Martin Canal Paris 10th, Place de la Concorde
Paris 8th
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In love on the Seine riverbanks
The Seine riverbanks have been popular with loving couples for centuries. The
quaysides around the two islands of Ile Saint Louis and Ile de la Cité that form the very
‘heart’ of Paris are ideal places to stroll together, the most romantic spot being the
charming little public garden the Square du Vert-Galant, at the tip of the Île de la
Cité. Most of the section of the left bank of the Seine has also been given over to
pedestrians since the summer of 2013. Remember the legendary screen stars Audrey
Hepburn and Cary Grant in the romantic comedy and thriller Charade. And do admire
the sun setting on the water from the steps in front of the Musée d’Orsay. The bridges
also appeal to couples. Could it be because their arches symbolize an alliance? Or
because the water flowing under them carries with it the wildest of promises?
According to tradition, lovebirds should kiss and make a wish under the Pont Marie,
nicknamed ‘lovers’ bridge’.
Pont Neuf Paris 1st, pont Marie Paris 4th, pont de l’Archevêché Paris 4th, Square du VertGalant Paris 1st, pont des Arts Paris 6th, passerelle Léopold Sédar Senghor Paris 7th, pont de
l’Alma Paris 8th.
NEW! www.lesberges.fr
On the trail of lovers at Montmartre
Associated with the Paris of shady and promiscuous behaviour, the Pigalle and
Butte Montmartre neighbourhoods perpetuate the tradition of famous cabarets and
romantic places. Pigalle is a mythical district synonymous with revues at the
Moulin Rouge and lively bars and sex shops. Further on up, lovebirds saunter down
little bohemian streets leading to the flights of steps on Montmartre hillside and
can have a fun ride on the merry-go-round on the quaint Place des Abbesses. In
the neighbouring little public garden, the ‘I love you’ wall is inscribed with some
one thousand declarations of love in more than 300 languages! In the daytime,
couples can have their portrait painted by the artists in Place du Tertre.
Moulin Rouge, place des Abbesses, Sacré-Cœur, place du Tertre, rue Lepic Paris 18th
Embracing on a public bench
Park benches in public parks and gardens in Paris are ideal for whispering sweet
nothings. Some of those in the Tuileries Gardens are next to the sensual statues by
Maillol … Historically, this garden has always been a prime location for libertine
behaviour. The wide alleys were once the theatre of love and games of chance. These
days you’re more likely to see couples stroking Maillol’s sensual marble sculptures, or
crunching toffee apples at the funfair in the gardens in summer. Exchange kisses at a
vertiginous height in the Temple of Sibyl, perched on a rocky summit in the Parc des
Buttes-Chaumont, or in the dark in the cave below with its stalagmites. Embrace
sedately near the Fontaine Médias in the Jardin du Luxembourg, kiss like the ancient
Romans in the Arènes de Lutèce and canoodle above street level in the gardens of the
Coulée Verte. In cold weather, the tropical environment of the Serres d’Auteuil is a
good place to be, as are the hothouses in the Jardin des Plantes. And for the ‘secret’
atmosphere of a romantic 19th century garden, there are the gardens of Rohan and
Fontenay at the National Archives with umbrella pine trees, gloriettes and topiary.
Jardin des Tuileries Paris 1st, 3rd, Jardin de Rohan Paris 3rd, Jardin de Fontenay Paris 3rd,
Arènes de Lutèce Paris 5th, Jardin du Luxembourg Paris 6th, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Paris 19th, Parc Georges Brassens Paris 15th, Jardin des plantes Paris 5th, Serres d’Auteuil
Paris 16th, la Coulée verte Paris 12th
Put together a funny lovey-dovey itinerary
For an offbeat and romantic itinerary, pick up a map of the city and follow ‘inspiring’
street names. You could start out at Passage du Désir, in the 10th arrondissement, and
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then on to rue de la Fidélité, only a short distance away, leading to ... rue de Paradis!
Or you could walk down rue de la Gaieté (14th) and rue de la Félicité (17th).
Newlyweds could explore rue Monsieur (7th), and go on to rue Mademoiselle (15th)
before joining rue Madame (6th), and perhaps continue on to the nearby rue
Princesse. To put an end to a lovers quarrel, nothing could be better than rue de la
Paix! In love, the language of flowers is particularly rich. To discover the secret
corners of Paris, take a walk along the quai aux Fleurs (4th), rue des Rosiers (4th) then
rue des Camélias (14th) before losing yourself in the utterly charming Cité des Fleurs
(17th). Optional streets: rue des Glycines, rue des Iris and rue des Orchidées (13th),
rue des Primevères (11th) boulevard des Capucines (9th).
Exploring the covered shopping arcades
Symbolic of old Paris, the covered arcades are highly prized by Parisians. With their
high glass roofs, eclectic boutiques and old-fashioned charm, they are full of timeless
charm that is conducive to a romantic stroll, away from the noise of the city. The
most refined are the Galeries Vivienne and Colbert, with their neo-classical decor.
The Passages Jouffroy and Verdeau will delight those who like collector’s items, while
the Passage du Grand Cerf andthe Galerie Vero Dodat are magnets for design fans.
The Passage Choiseul is another popular spot to linger, and the Passage Brady with its
numerous Indian restaurants transports you to the subcontinent.
Galerie Vivienne, Paris 2nd, galerie Colbert Paris 2nd, passage des Panoramas Paris 2nd,
passage Jouffroy Paris 9th, passage Verdeau Paris 9th, passage Choiseul Paris 2nd, passage du
Grand Cerf, galerie Vero Dodat Paris1st, passage Brady Paris 10th.
Romantic visits, with or without a guide
Paris is an ideal place for gazing at fabulous sights together. An outing can be artistic
with Paris as you like it, which explores the theme of romanticism through famous
writers and works of art. Delpine Lanvin offers walks in the footsteps of famous Parisian
couples whilst Paristartour traces the lives of Piaf, Callas, Jean Gabin and Brigitte
Bardot. As for 1 day in Paris, it reveals hidden and little-known public parks and gardens,
breathtaking views and romantic cafes. Suggestive paintings, sensual sculptures, cheeky
bronze statues ... Museums hide many a work of art to make visitors blush. Bruno de
Baeque’s guided tours invite spectators to admire ‘the loveliest bottoms’ on show at the
Louvre and Orsay. At Pigalle, the Musée de l’Erotisme presents an artistic and historic
approach to eroticism. In the New Athens district, the Musée de la Vie Romantique
houses a collection of souvenirs and objects relating to the writer George Sand and the
painter Ary Scheffer. At the Musée Rodin, enamoured couples can perform their version
of Rodin’s The Kiss, and be moved by the works of Rodin’s lover Camille Claudel and her
tragic destiny. Other romantic icons: the Lady and the Unicorn tapestry at the Musée de
Cluny and the painting of Romeo and Juliet at the little Musée Delacroix. Finally, there
are Thierry Le Roi’s remarkable ‘funerary-romantic’ tours of the Père Lachaise cemetery;
tombs to discover include that of Héloïse and Abelard.
1dayinparis.com - www.1dayinparis.com Art in Paris –
Lanvin visites - [email protected]
parisasyoulikeit – www.parisasyoulikeit.com
Paristartour – www.paristartour.com
Musée du Louvre, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st - www.louvre.fr
Musée d’Orsay 62 rue de Lille, Paris 7th - www.musee-orsay.fr
Musée Rodin 79 rue de Varenne, Paris 7th - www.musee-rodin.fr
Musée de l’Érotisme 72 bd de Clichy, Paris 18th - www.musee-erotisme.com
Musée de la Vie romantique 16 rue Chaptal Paris 9th
Musée de Cluny 6 Place Paul Painlevé Paris 5th - www.musee-moyenage.fr
Musée Eugène Delacroix 6, rue de Furstenberg, Paris 6th - www.musee-delacroix.fr
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Bruno Debaeque www.vusouscetangle.net
Thierry Le Roi www.necro-romantiques.com
Seats for two
The dim lighting in cinema auditoriums creates a romantic atmosphere for couples in
love. An opportunity for French kissing or stolen kisses. At the MK2 Bibliothèque and
MK2 Quai-de-Loire cinemas, couples in love can nestle in each other’s arms in a cosy
red two-seater armchair (without arm rests). Red also, but in leather, the sofas of the
Théâtre Ciné 13, in the romantic Butte Montmartre neighbourhood, have been
specially designed so that couples can spend their evening entwined.
MK2 Bibliothèque 162-168 av de France, Paris 13th - www.mk2.com
MK2 Quai-de-Loire 7 quai de la Loire, Paris 19th - www.mk2.com
Ciné 13 1 avenue Junot, Paris 18th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 27 98 85 - www.cine13-theatre.com
ROMANTIC MODES OF TRANSPORT
Paris aboard the iconic 2 CV
For a romantic, atypical and quintessentially French escapade, a tour in a 2 CV is not
to be missed. Either as a convertible or with a glass roof, the legendary Citroën car is
the ideal form of transport to see Paris! One to three-hour tours are available and
excursions include a visit, a stop for something to eat or drink, and may be on a variety
of themes: Paris by night, legendary or less well known Paris, romantic Paris, cinema
Paris, trip to Versailles, etc.
www.parisauthentic.com
www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com
A ride in a horse-drawn carriage
A ride in a horse-drawn carriage in Paris remains a magical experience. Lulled by the
clip-clop of horses’ hooves on the cobbles, you can enjoy a leisurely outing either in a
simple carriage, or in a Cinderella-style carriage for two to four people.
Paris Calèches 47 boulevard de Courcelles Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)6 62 20 24 88 www.pariscaleches.com calechesdeversailles.com
Les Attelages de Paris www.les-attelages-de-paris.com
Pedicabs, tuk-tuks and vespas
Inspired by Asian rickshaws, pedicabs and tuk-tuks are the new trendy ways of getting
around! With sheer muscle power alone, the driver of a pedicab can travel as fast as a
bus, and of course there are no crowds. Electrically assisted, the tuk-tuk is a taxi
bike. For an original excursion, Paris by scooter offer sightseeing tours of Paris or
Versailles by Vespa.
http://parisbyscooter.com
www.paris-tuktuk.fr, www.aniltuktuk.fr, www.hanif-tuktuk-paris.com,
www.cyclopolitain.com
More information on www.parisinfo.com
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Flaunt it: Hire a limousine
A chauffeur-driven limousine for an evening out is an ultra-glamorous experience.
Includes: champagne and views of the most beautiful Parisian streets and avenues.
The latest in chic is to opt for a vintage car that offers all the comfort of modern
vehicles but which also has that little extra cachet.
Biribin Limousines - www.biribinlimousines.com
Icar Services - www.icarservices.com
Massey Limousines - www.limomassey.com
Intercontinental Limousines Paris Major Limousines www.1st-limousine-services.com
Chabé Limousines - www.chabe-limousines.com
Gasnier Service Limousine - www.gasnier-limousine.com
Stars Limo - www.starlimos.fr Anciennes de Prestige - www.anciennesdeprestige.fr
More info on www.parisinfo.com
Cruising on the Seine
There’s nothing quite as romantic as inviting your beloved for a dinner cruise or
sightseeing cruise along the Seine to admire the most beautiful monuments in Paris.
The restaurant boats of La Marina de Paris serve refined cuisine made from fresh
market produce; the Bateaux Parisiens offer outstanding views from their all-glass
dining room, not forgetting the famous Bateaux-Mouches. For that special occasion,
there is River Limousine or Seine Avenue which offer private cruises aboard luxurious
craft, designed similarly to the wooden vessels on the canals of Venice. Green River
offers original little pontoon boats that can also be privately hired for a romantic
getaway. Since last summer, Batostar has been offering trips around the two islands
Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis aboard the capital’s first 100% electric-powered boat.
It now runs between Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower. The guinguette spirit has
reached the Seine with the Belle Vallée, a paddle-boat with an accordionist on board
every Thursday for a lively musical boat trip. Finally, cruises along the Saint-Martin
Canal, passing through locks and swing bridges, will appeal to visitors eager to spot
reminders of bygone popular and bohemian Paris. For a unique experience, the VIP
Paris Yacht Hotel offers overnight accommodation in one of its cabins after a dinner
cruise on the Seine.
Les Bateaux Parisiens - www.bateauxparisiens.com
La Marina de Paris - www.marinadeparis.com
Canauxrama bassin de la Villette - www.canauxrama.com
Green River - www.greenriver-paris.fr
Seine Avenue www.seineavenue.com
Paris Canal - www.pariscanal.com
River Limousine - www.river-limousine.com
VIP Paris Yacht Hotel - www.le-vip-paris.com
NEW! Batostar www.bateaustar.com
And also: the Bateaux-Mouches, the Vedettes de Paris, the Yachts de Paris www.parisinfo.com
Tea rooms and snacks in hotels
On a cold winter’s day, it is nice to enjoy a drink and a delicious cake or pastry in one
of the capital’s many tea rooms. Belle époque decor and a hot chocolate at Angelina,
mint tea and oriental delights in the exotic setting of the Grande Mosquée de Paris, or
macaroons at the atypical and magically chic Ladurée, on the Champs-Elysées. At the
Pâtisserie des Rêves, you can enjoy updated classics by maestro Philippe Conticini. At
Rose Bakery 2, organic teas and smoothies team up well with the scones, carrot cake or
lemon polenta cake. And for a traditional tea ceremony, go to Jugetsudo, at SaintGermain-des-Prés, a Japanese tea house reputed for the excellent quality of its green
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tea. Housed in a former art deco swimming pool, Le Plongeoir at Hermès boutique is a
prominent address. Many starred restaurants and upscale hotels also offer gourmet midafternoon tea. Notable addresses include the tea room of Hélène Darroze, at the Dali at
the Hôtel Meurice, at the Long Bar at the Royal Monceau and at La Bauhinia at the
Shangri-La Hotel. The delightful L’Auberge Flora now also serves sweet snacks during
the afternoons.
Angelina 226 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 60 82 00 - www.angelina-paris.fr
À Priori Thé 35-37 passage Vivienne, Paris 2nd - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 97 48 75 www.apriorithe.com
Grande Mosquée de Paris 2 bis pl du Puits-de-l’Ermite, Paris 5th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 35 97
33 - www.mosquee-de-paris.org
Ladurée 75 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 40 75 08 75 www.laduree.fr
Pâtisserie des Rêves 111 rue de Longchamp, Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 04 00 24 – and
92 rue du Bac Paris 7th – Te +l 00 (1) 42 84 00 82, www.lapatisseriedesreves.com
Rose Bakery 30 rue Debelleyme Paris 3rd - Tel + 33 (0)1 49 96 54 01 Jugetsudo 95 rue de Seine, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 46 33 94 90 - www.jugetsudo.fr (by
appointment)
Hélène Darroze - Le Salon 4 rue d’Assas, Paris 6th - M° Sèvres-Babylone www.helenedarroze.com Hôtel Le Meurice 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st www.meuricehotel.com Royal Monceau 24 avenue Hoche, Paris 8th – www.leroyalmonceau.com
Shangri-La Hotel 10 avenue d'Iéna, Paris 16th – Tel + 33 (0)1 51 53 67 19 98 www.shangri-la.com NEW! Auberge Flora 44 boulevard Richard Lenoir Paris 11th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 00 52 77 www.aubergeflora.fr
EVENING OUT JUST FOR THE TWO OF US
Paris fizzes: champagne!
George Sand wrote that champagne is a great help. To seal your love for one another or
just to be romantic, nothing can replace the magic of champagne. The oldest bar in Paris
devoted to this festive drink is Le Dokhan’s, at the Radisson Blu hotel, near to Trocadéro.
Wood-panelling, mirrors and candles make this a classy place. At the Hôtel de Sezz, near
to Passy, La Grande Dame is devoted to Veuve Clicquot champagne. And, the famous
Flûte Bar from New York has a cosy intimate address in Paris, near to Place de l’Etoile.
The champagne bar on the third floor of the Eiffel Tower is an ideal place for a ‘heady’
toast to happiness. At Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the champagne cellar Dilettantes has 130
different champagnes and has a bar and a cellar for tastings. Finally, miniscule and cosy,
Call Me Bubbles, in a little street in a working class area of Paris, offers grands crus
champagnes at affordable prices.
Flûte Bar 19 rue de l'Étoile, Paris 17th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 72 10 14 - www.flutebar.com Le
Dokhan's 117 rue Lauriston, Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 65 66 99 - www.radissonblu.fr
La Grande Dame 6 avenue Frémiet, Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 56 75 26 26 - www.hotelsezz.com
Tour Eiffel Paris 7th - www.tour-eiffel.fr
Dilettantes 26 rue de Savoir, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 70 69 98 68 www.dilettantes.fr
NEW! Call Me Bubbles 54 rue Custine Paris 18th - Tel 09 72 42 13 12 www.callmebubbles.fr
Restaurants with a view...
In Paris, there is no shortage of up in the air restaurants! The Eiffel Tower is obviously
one of the top ones. At 125 m, the refined menu at the Jules Verne is signed Alain
Ducasse, whose group also oversees those at the Lounge Eiffel and the 58 Eiffel (the
restaurants situated on the 1st floor). The Tour d’Argent, overlooking the Seine and
Notre-Dame, needs no introduction. Devised by Philippe Starck, the Terrasse Gallery at
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Kong, on the top of the Kenzo building, offers a wonderful view of the Pont-Neuf and the
Seine. Wonderful views of Paris can also be had from the terrace of the Maison Blanche,
the roof of the Raphaël hotel, the rooftop restaurant Les Ombres at the Musée du QuaiBranly, the Georges at the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Zyriad by Noura at the Institut
du Monde arabe, the 39 V in the heart of the golden fashion triangle, and the Benkay, a
gem of Japanese cooking, on the 4th floor of the Hôtel Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel. On the
7th floor of the Terrass Hôtel, at Montmartre, The 7th only opens in the summer months.
And over towards Oberkampf, the roof terrace Le Perchoir, also on the 7th floor, has a
restaurant tucked away on the 6th.
Le Kong 1 rue du Pont-Neuf, Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 40 39 09 00 - www.kong.fr
Le Georges 19 rue Beaubourg, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 78 47 99 www.maisonthierrycostes.com/georges/
La Tour d’Argent 15 quai de la Tournelle, Paris 5th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 54 23 31 www.latourdargent.com
Le 39 V 39 avenue Georges V, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 56 62 39 05 www.le39V.com
Le Zyriab by Noura 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard, Paris 5th - Tel + 33 (0)1 55 42 55 42
- www.noura.com
Le 58 Tour Eiffel Paris 7th - www.restaurants-toureiffel.com
Le Jules Verne Tour Eiffel Paris 7th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 55 61 44 - www.restaurantstoureiffel.com
Les Ombres Musée du Quai-Branly 27 quai Branly, Paris 7th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 53 68 00 www.lesombres-restaurant.com
La Maison blanche 15 av Montaigne, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 23 55 99 - www.maison- blanche.fr
Le Ciel de Paris 33 av du Maine, Paris 15th - Tel + 33 (0)1 40 64 77 64 www.cieldeparis.com
Les Jardins Plein Ciel - Hôtel Raphaël 17 av Kléber, Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 64 32 30 www.raphael-hotel.com
Benkay 61 quai de Grenelle Hôtel Novotel, Paris 15th - Tel + 33 (0)1 40 58 21 26 - www.restaurantbenkay.com
The 7th 12-14 rue Joseph de Maistre Paris 18th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 92 34 01 www.terrass-hotel.com
NEW! Le Perchoir 14 rue Crespin du Gast, Paris 11th - Tel + 33 (0) 1 48 06 18 48 www.leperchoir.fr
Great restaurants for great occasions
For a very special occasion, a renowned restaurant is a must. Paris has some 80
restaurants with stars awarded by the famous Michelin Guide, with no less than nine
restaurants bearing 3 stars. Amongst these, L’Ambroisie, housed in a former private
mansion house in the Place des Voges: in addition to the excellent cuisine by Barnard
Pacaud, there is also the romantic decor. In the Bois de Boulogne, the Pré Catelan is a
wonderful place where one dines in a magnificent belle époque style room. And the
restaurant Epicure at Le Bristol also opens out onto a lovely French-style garden. The
historic setting of the Pavillon Ledoyen, in the gardens of the Champs Elysées, is also a
particularly verdant spot, whilst the interiors of the restaurant at Le Meurice, updated
by Philippe Stark, were inspired by the royal apartments at the Palace of Versailles.
L’Ambroisie 9 place des Vosges Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 78 51 45 www.ambroisie-paris.com
Le Pré Catelan Bois de Boulogne route de Suresnes Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 14 41 14
www.restaurant-precatelan.com
Pavillon Ledoyen 1 avenue Dutuit Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 05 10 00 www.ledoyen.com
Le Meurice 228 rue de Rivoli Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 58 10 55 www.lemeurice.com
Try out the restaurant of a chef
The latest gastronomy trend is to book a table and then let yourself be guided by the
chef’s menu. At Passage 53, which owes its name to its situation in a covered shopping
arcade, a young Japanese chef, who trained at Astrance, serves up wonderful
compositions, beautifully created from seasonal products (2 Michelin stars); at Septime,
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the tasting menu is called ‘carte blanche’, like at Saturne, two highly popular
restaurants. At the Hôtel Thoumieux, Jean-François Piège offers an inventive menu
called ‘L’Art de Manger’ (‘The Art of Eating’). Run by the in vogue chef Inaki Aizpitarte,
Le Châteaubriand also serves a single menu in the evening. And over at Oberkampf,
Pierre Sang Boyer serves a single menu at lunchtime and in the evening, with no prior
booking.
Passage 53 53 passage des Panoramas, Paris 2nd –Tel + 33 (0)1 42 33 04 35 - www.passage53.com Saturne 17 rue Notre-Dame des Victoires, Paris 2nd - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 60 31 90 - www.saturneparis.fr
Septime 80 rue de Charonne Paris 11th Tel + 33 (0)1 43 67 38 29 www.septime-charonne.fr
Restaurant Jean-François Piège 79, rue Saint-Dominique Paris 7th Tel + 33 (0)1 47 05 79 79
www.thoumieux.fr
Le Chateaubriand 129 avenue Parmentier Paris 11th – Tel + 33 (0)1 43 57 45 95
Pierre Sang Boyer 55 rue Oberkampf Paris 11th – www.pierresangboyer.com
The charm of a Guinguette atmosphere
In the heart of the Buttes Chaumont park, the guinguette-style cafe Rosa Bonheur,
housed in a listed building, is a popular spot for dancing on fine summer evenings along
with people from the local area. Even more unusual, the Chalet des Iles, on the banks of
a lake in the Bois de Boulogne, offers a bucolic setting in summer and a cosy setting in
winter with its lovely fireplace. There is also the additional charm of having to get to
this secret haven by boat. In Montmartre, La Bonne Franquette takes you back to the
time of Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec, with its pretty terrace and garden. Known for a
long time as the Guinguette Pirate, the Dame de Canton is a Chinese junk moored
opposite the Bibliothèque nationale, in the 13th arrondissement. Its floating terrace on
the Seine hosts numerous evening parties under the strings of lights. A few stops from
the Pont Alexandre III, the refreshment kiosk ‘En attendant Rosa’ has been enlivening
the Port des Invalides since last summer: it will be replaced by a fixed barge named …
Rosa Bonheur sur Seine.
La Bonne Franquette 2 rue des Saules, Paris 18th – Tel + 33 (0)1 42 52 02 42 www.labonnefranquette.com 13
Rosa Bonheur 2 allée de la Cascade, Paris 19th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 00 00 45 www.rosabonheur.fr (entry via rue Botzaris)
Chalet des Îles Lac Inférieur du Bois de Boulogne, Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 88 04 69 www.chalet-des-iles.com
La Dame de Canton Quai François Mauriac Paris 13th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 61 08 49
NEW! En attendant Rosa 37 quai d’Orsay Paris 7th - www.rosabonheur.fr
Originality on the menu
To spice up a romantic meal for two, some places combine delightful food with an
out-of-the-ordinary setting. At Le Bel Canto, all the waiters and waitresses are
opera singers who sing as they serve your meal. Dans le noir is a restaurant where
all the guests discover new flavours without being able to see what they are eating,
helped by blind guides. At Le Vieux Belleville, there is a nightly performance from
the traditional post-war repertory. At Le Monteverdi, every evening, guests enjoy
Italian cooking whilst listening to piano music. The Moulin de la Galette, in
Montmartre, is a former windmill that became the haunt of the Impressionists, then
a music hall and then a renowned restaurant. At Sur un Arbre Perché, you can dine
on a swing and at La Fourmi Ailée, in a former library. Founded in 1766, the
restaurant Lapérouse has small alcove rooms; a charming touch is that guests ring a
bell to be served so that their privacy is assured. Behind the Bastille, Le China
recreates the decor of 1930s Shanghai; Le Vraymonde, the restaurant at the hotel
Bouddha Bar has a succession of Chinese style lounges with a modern twist. At 68
Champs Elysées, the historic shop, fully renovated by Guerlain, now houses a
restaurant on the lower ground floor. At the helm, Guy Martin, the starred chef of
the Grand Véfour, who has devised a menu inspired by perfume with the ‘nose’ of
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the famous perfume house. It is also Guy Martin who oversees the menu at the
Cristal Room Baccarat: the Salon Rose can be privately-hired for a grand occasion.
Le Bel Canto 72 quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 78 30 18 www.lebelcanto.com
Dans le noir 51 rue Quincampoix, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 77 98 04 - www.danslenoir.com
Lapérouse 51 quai des Grands-Augustins, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 26 68 04 - www.
laperouse. fr/ restaurant
Le Monteverdi 5-7 rue Guisarde, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 34 55 90 - www.lemonteverdi.com
Moulin de la Galette 83 rue Lepic, Paris 18th - Tel + 33 (0)1 46 0 6 84 77 www.moulindelagalette.fr
Le Vieux Belleville 12 rue des Envierges, Paris 20th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 62 92 66 - www.le-vieuxbelleville.com
Le China 50 rue de Charenton Paris 12th Tel + 33 (0)1 43 46 08 09
www.lechina.eu
NEW! Le Vraymonde 4 rue d’Anjou Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 83 96 88 70
www.buddhabarhotelparis.com
NEW! 68 Guy Martin Boutique Guerlain 68 Champs Elysées Paris 8th Tel + 33 (0)1 45 62 54 10
www.guerlain.com
Cristal Room Baccarat 11 place des Etats-Unis Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 40 22 11 10
www.cristalroom.com
Evening at a cabaret show
French cancan and lead dancer: all the ingredients are present to plunge you into the
Paris of the belle époque and the Roaring Twenties. The Paradis Latin presents its
amazing Paradis à la Folie, a sparkling revue with a high-spirited cancan. At the Crazy
Horse, the show Désirs, by Philippe Decouflé and Ali Mahdavi should hot up wintry
evenings! The Lido de Paris offers Bonheur, an exceptional revue with 70 artistes on
stage wearing no less than 500 pairs of shoes and 60,000 Swarovski crystals ... Dazzling
dancing and lights guaranteed! Since December 2013, the couturier Thierry Mugler has
been presenting a new racy and sensual revue, titled Mugler Follies.
Paradis Latin 28 rue du Cardinal-Lemoine, Paris 5th - www.paradislatin.com
Crazy Horse 12 av George-V, Paris 8th - www.lecrazyhorseparis.com
Lido 116 bis av des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th – www.lido.fr
Bal du Moulin Rouge 82 bd de Clichy, Paris 18th - www.moulinrouge.fr
NEW! Mugler Follies 4 bd de Strasbourg Paris 10th www.muglerfollies.com
A last tango in Paris
What could be more romantic than ballroom dancing? There are several places in Paris
you can go to tango, salsa, waltz, etc. At La Bellevilloise, you can have lessons to learn
the tango, the swing or even the lindy hop, from the 1920s. At La Casa del Tango, people
dance as they did in the most romantic times of the past and in a very Parisian spirit. And
for beginners, some places like the Théâtre de Verre offer classes a few hours before the
dances organized at weekends.
La Bellevilloise 19-21, rue Boyer, Paris 20th - Tel + 33 (0)1 46 36 07 07 - www.labellevilloise.com
Théâtre de Verre 5 impasse de Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris 10th - Tel + 33 (0)9 52 68 84 16 www.theatredeverre.fr
La Casa del Tango 11 allée Darius-Milhaud, Paris 19th - Tel + 33 (0)1 40 40 73 60 www.lacasadeltango.net
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LOVING NIGHTS
Love hotels
The aptly named Hôtel Amour, in the South Pigalle district, has 20 guest rooms
decorated on the theme of love by 20 of the owners’ friends, including artist Sophie
Calle, as well as a pretty leafy terrace. Montmartre Mon amour is a 4-star hotel
devoted to famous couples like Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan or Paul Verlaine and
Arthur Rimbaud. The hotel Les Plumes has named some of its guest rooms Paul and
Arthur; other famous 19th-century lovers alluded to include George (Sand) and Alfred
(de Musset), Juliette (Récamier) and Victor Hugo … At Jules & Jim, named after
Truffaut’s film, the guest rooms overlook Parisian rooftops or paved courtyards and
have an arty atmosphere with huge portrait photos. The irreverent Cristal ChampsÉlysées offers bedrooms and suites in vivid colours, with incongruous curves and
atypical materials. In one of these, a cheeky two-way mirror shows the bathroom. At
the hotel Sezz, with its designer interiors, a discrete draw is in fact a ‘sexy mini bar’.
The hotel Vice Versa by designer Chantal Thomass also plays on sensuality on the
theme of the seven deadly sins! Finally, for 1,000 days only (until 18 November 2016),
the Kiss Room by Franco-Hungarian artist Mathias Kiss is situated in the Marais and
consists of an ephemeral bedroom decorated with a thousand mirrors …
Hôtel Amour 8 rue de Navarin Paris 9th - Tel + 33 (0)1 48 78 31 80 - www.beaumarly.com
Hôtel Montmartre Mon Amour 7 rue Paul Albert, Paris 18th – Tel + 33 (0)1 46 06 03 03
www.hotelmontmartremonamour.com NEW! Les Plumes Hotel 10 rue Lamartine Paris 9th - Tel + 33 (0)1 55 07 88 00 –
www.lesplumeshotel.com
Le Jules & Jim 11 rue des Gravilliers, Paris 3rd - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 54 13 13 www.hoteljulesetjim.com
Cristal Champs-Élysées 9 rue Washington, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 63 27 33 - www.hotel-lecristal.com Hôtel Sezz 6 avenue Fremiet, Paris 16th – Tel + 33 (0) 1 56 75 26 26 www.paris.hotelsezz.com
Vice Versa Hotel 213 rue de la Croix Nivert, Paris 15th - Tel + 33 (0) 1 55 76 55 55
www.viceversahotel.com
NEW! La Kiss Room 78 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 3rd - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 72 69 93
www.lakissroom.com
Hotel room numbers to note
On a discreet street close to the Jardin du Luxembourg is One by the Five, an annexe
of the Five Hotel, an exceptional suite with a bedroom where the bed does not touch
the floor … for a night of weightlessness. At the Seven Hotel in the heart of the Latin
Quarter, the Sublime suite with its round suspended bed and picture-perfect decor is a
cosy and genuinely sublime cocoon! Another option: the suite Lovez Vous with its
terrace equipped with a Jacuzzi for two … There is also a Jacuzzi in the Dream Catcher
suite at the Hôtel Legend and on the terraces of the two suites on the roof of the Hôtel
Félicien, decorated by Ted Lapidus. At the Hôtel du Petit-Moulin tucked away in the
Marais, the room 303 has a ceiling mirror just above the bed. At the Hôtel Angely, with
its chic boudoir decor, the Diamond Lovers is a small love nest with sparkling decor
perched on the top floor. At the Hôtel Paradis, the suite of the same name, tucked
away under the rooftops, offers a view of Sacré Coeur … A romantic swim together,
just the two of you? This is possible at L’Hôtel, rue des Beaux-Arts, which on request,
enables clients to privately hire its lower ground floor swimming pool surmounted by a
vault.
One by the Five 3 rue Flatters Paris 5th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 31 52 31 - www.onebythefive.com Five Hotel 3 rue Flatters Paris 5th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 31 74 21 - www.thefivehotel.com The Seven Hotel 20 rue Bertholet, Paris 5th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 31 47 52 www.sevenhotelparis.com
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Hôtel du Petit Moulin 29-31 rue du Poitou, Paris 3rd - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 74 10 10 - www.parishotel-petitmoulin.com
Hôtel Legend 151 rue de Rennes Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 48 97 38
www.legendhotelparis.com
NEW! Hôtel Félicien 21 rue Félicien David Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 55 74 00 00
www.hotelfelicienparis.com
Hôtel Angely 22 rue du Grand Prieuré Paris 11th - Tel + 33 (0)1 4 8 07 55 25
www.angelyhotelparis.com
Hôtel Paradis 41 rue des Petites Ecuries Paris 10th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 23 08 22
www.hotelparadisparis.com
L’Hôtel 13 rue des Beaux-Arts, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 41 99 00 - www.l-hotel.com
Palatial in style
Reserved for the greatest occasions, palaces incarnate the essence of luxury. Some are
legendary, like Le Meurice, the Ritz (closed for renovation) or the Four Seasons George
V. Others offer more contemporary decor like the Royal Monceau Raffles, recently given
a makeover by Philippe Stark, or the Mandarin Oriental. The opening of the first French
address by the Peninsula group, with the former hotel Majestic is tipped to be the event
of summer 2014.
Le Four Seasons George V 31 avenue George V, Paris 8th - Tel: + 33 (0)1 1 49 52
70 00 - www.fourseasons.com Le Meurice 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 58 10 10 www.lemeurice.com
Le Bristol 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 43 43 00
- www.lebristolparis.com
Le Royal Monceau Raffles 37 avenue Hoche Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 99 88 00
www.leroyalmonceau.com
Le Mandarin Oriental 251 rue Saint-Honoré Paris 1st – Tel + 33 (0)1 70 98 78 88
www.mandarinoriental.fr
Hôtels particuliers
Paris’s hôtels particuliers (former private mansion houses) are veritable little palaces
set in magnificent gardens, and contribute to the city’s unique charm. Although some
of them have been turned into museums, like the Hôtel Salé, which houses the Musée
Picasso, others have been transformed into luxury Hotels. In the 16th arrondissement,
the Hôtel Saint-James offers 48 chic guest rooms and suites with the atmosphere of a
private family residence. On Chaillot hill, the Asian luxury hotel brand Shangri-La is
housed in the Palais d’Iéna, the former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte. Its guest
rooms offer wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower. A stone’s throw from the Champs
Elysées, the Hôtel Marignan boasts a superb art deco facade and minimalist designer
interiors. More confidential, the Hôtel Particulier a large Directoire-style mansion on
the heights of Montmartre has five suites, a large garden and a cocktail bar titled the
Très Particulier.
Hôtel Saint-James 43 avenue Bugeaud, Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 05 81 81 - www.saint-jamesparis.com Shangri-La Hotel 10 avenue d’Iéna, Paris 16th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 67 19 98 - www.shangri-la.com
Hôtel Particulier 23 avenue Junot, Paris 18th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 41 81 40 - www.hotel-particuliermontmartre.com
NEW! Hôtel Marignan 12 rue de Marignan, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0) 40 76 34 56 –
www.hotelmarignanelyseesparis.com
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Extraordinary bed & breakfast accommodation
More personalized than most hotel rooms in the same price category, some B&Bs are
absolute gems. Meeting the French has made a highly selective list of the capital’s finest
ones: with patio, Gothic turret, on a barge, etc. Alcôves & Agapes specializes in rooms
of character and charm, all situated in exceptional places (Haussmann apartment,
artist’s studio, loft, house with garden, etc). Bed & Break France also has some
wonderful accommodation. Paris-Oasis is a delightful guest house on the slopes of
Montmartre, with five apartments, a covered swimming pool and a terrace. On a zanier
note, Chez Bertrand offers fun and colourful accommodation in the saint-Ouen flea
market neighbourhood. The bedroom titled Loft is designed to resemble a car park, with
an authentic 2CV car transformed into a bed in the middle! And for a night right in the
heart of the Marais, Bonne Nuit Paris offers several guest rooms, some with exposed
beams. A typical Parisian neighbourhood experience.
Meeting the French www.meetingthefrench.com
Alcôves & Agapes www.bed-and-breakfast-in-paris.com
Bed & Break France www.bedbreak.com
Paris-Oasis www.paris-oasis.com
Chez Bertrand Marché aux puces de saint-Ouen, Paris 18th - www.chezbertrand.com
More information on www.parisinfo.com
An apartment just for the two of you
To live like a Parisian couple, rent an aparthotel: an accommodation concept that
combines all the services of a hotel with the feeling of being in your own home.
Bedroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom ... all rooms are well-equipped and
tastefully furnished. Comfort and pleasure: nothing is lacking. Among the most
sophisticated addresses, lovers of luxury can choose between the private apartments at
the Royal Monceau Raffles, the pavillons at the hotel Saint James, and the apartments
at La Réserve, with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower.
Helzéar - www.helzear.com Paris Lodging - www.parislodging.fr 3 Rooms 5 rue de Moussy, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 78 92 00 Paris Loc’Appart 125 avenue Mozart, Paris 16th - www.destinationslocappart.com Royal Monceau 41 avenue Hoche Paris 8th - www.leroyalmonceau.com
Saint James Paris 43 avenue Bugeaud Paris 16th - www.saint-james-paris.com
La Réserve Paris 3 avenue d’Eylau Paris 16th - www.lareserve-paris.com
Full list on www.parisinfo.com
Day use: stolen moments
There’s an illicit thrill to checking into a hotel in broad daylight - even for perfectly
legitimate couples. The website www.dayuse-hotels.com lists stylish rooms to rent for
daytime use in Paris - lots of trendy and charming boutique hotels, including the classic
Hôtel Amour with its ‘noon-3pm’ formula, the Love Hôtel, in rue Saint Denis, the first
establishment of its kind in France, is hidden away on the floors of a sex shop; as in
Japan, each of the bedrooms has a very personalized environment: Venetian gondola,
Oriental palace, infernal suite, each to their own fantasy. And just like in Japan, you
pay by the hour.
www.dayuse-hotels.com
NEW! Love Hôtel 88 rue St Denis, Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 82 63 05 - www.lovehotelaparis.fr
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ROMANTIC GIFTS
A unique perfume
For many people, smell and perfume play a distinctive part in games of seduction. A
unique perfume for a unique person. To ensure that no one wears the same perfume,
some perfumers offer bespoke creations. But patience is required as finding the
perfume to suit you is not to be rushed.
L’Artisan Parfumeur 32 rue du Bourg-Tibourg, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0) 1 48 04 55 66 www.artisanparfumeur.com
Nez à Nez 40 rue Quincampoix, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 71 11 76 - www.nezanez.net
Le Studio des parfums 23 rue du Bourg-Tibourg, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 40 29 90 84 www.studiodesparfums-paris.com
Cinquième Sens 18 rue de Monttessuy, Paris 7th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 53 79 16 www.cinquiemesens.com
Parfum sur mesure 52 rue de l’université, Paris 7th - Tel + 33 (0) 1 47 34 58 25 www.parfumsurmesure.com
Bespoke jewellery
Jewellers will create a personalized piece of jewellery especially for your sweetheart.
You can choose the shape, material, stone … everything is possible! Some major
jewellery houses will personalize a piece of jewellery or a fountain pen by engraving it
with a tender phrase. Designers are there to guide and advise you and give form to
your ideas. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches ... Oggi is a brand of unique
jewellery, true works of art, made in Paris by Murielle, a creator and designer for 30
years. A special mention for The French Factory, whose designer Erika Lauret buys
vintage jewellery dating from 1880 to 1970 to create new bespoke jewellery.
Oggi - www.oggi-paris.com Place Vendôme Paris 2nd
Montblanc 7 rue de la Paix, Paris 2nd - Tel + 33 (0)1 58 62 48 52 - www.montblanc.fr Dessine-moi
un bijou 2 rue Caumartin, Paris 9th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 42 18 27 - www.dessinemoiunbijou.com
The French Factory 131 rue de Flandre, Paris 19th - Tel + 33 (0)1 46 07 20 61 www.thefrenchfactory.com
Les Ateliers du Palais Tel + 33 (0)1 42 44 17 16 - www.ateliersdupalais.com
A portrait signed Harcourt
A professional photograph to immortalize the features of your loved one; what gift
could be more appreciated? Created in 1934, the Studio Harcourt soon became an
essential place to go to for high society. Numerous personalities such as Marlene
Dietrich, Salvador Dali, Jean Cocteau and Marcel Cerdan had their photographs taken
here. To capture a piece of eternity, visit the studio near the Champs-Elysées with
your loved one. The Studio Harcourt Photo Luxe cabin, at MK2 Bibliothèque cinema,
takes instant photos in the same way as the famous studio.
Studio Harcourt 10 rue Jean-Goujon, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 56 67 67 - www.studioharcourt.eu
Cabine Studio Harcourt MK2 Bibliothèque 28 av de France, Paris 13th and the department store
Franck & Fils 80 rue Passy, Paris 16th
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Indulge your sweet tooth
Confectionery, a symbol of temptation and pure delight, is an ideal gift for Valentine’s
Day. Sweets and chocolates for everyone to share. But not just any kind! Those from A
la Mère de Famille have been popular since 1761. Sweets from Fouquet’s are a favourite
with children and adults. Maiffret is renowned for its chocolates and fruit jellies.
Macaroons are still all the trend, and Pierre Hermé’s have some truly surprising flavours
(jasmine, foie gras, white truffle, etc.). Also to try, the amazing macaroon chocolates:
real chocolates with a macaroon centre. The Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini
presents timeless collections and ephemeral creations of biscuits, pralines, truffles,
palet biscuits and other delicious things in his two Parisian shops. The concept store Un
dimanche à Paris, devoted to chocolate, has a shop, restaurant, and tea room, and gives
cooking lessons.
Maiffret 57 rue du Commerce, Paris 15th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 33 33 28 - www.maiffret.com Fouquet
42 rue du Marché Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 03 90 07 - www.fouquet.fr Pierre
Marcolini 89 rue de Seine, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 44 07 39 07 - www.marcolini.com Pierre Hermé
72 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 54 47 77 - and other addresses in Paris on
www.pierreherme.com
À la Mère de Famille 33-35 rue du Faubourg-Montmartre, Paris 9th - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 70 83 69 www.lameredefamille.com
Karamell 15, rue des Martyrs, 9th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 21 91 77 - www.karamell.fr
Un dimanche à Paris 4-6-8 cour du Commerce Saint-André, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 56 81 18 18 www.un-dimanche-a-paris.com
Chic underwear
Underwear is an essential part of seduction and the arousal of desire. Restraint and
classicism are the leitmotifs at Érès; lace is the focus at La Perla, and frills at Fifi
Chachnill. The innovative and trendy collections at Princesse Tam-Tam are a reference in
terms of lingerie. Aubade lingerie, famous for the lessons it gives on advertising
hoardings, changes with the seasons. The boudoir-style Chantal Thomass shop pays
tribute to self-assured women, and silk hosiery specialist Chez Cervin, which previously
only sold to private customers, is a firm favourite with dancers at
the Crazy Horse cabaret.
Chantal Thomass 211 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 60 40 56 www.chantalthomass.fr
Chez Cervin 256 rue Marcadet, Paris 18th - Tel + 33 (0)1 58 60 21 00
Fifi Chachnil 68 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Paris 1st - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 21 19 93 www.fifichachnil.com
Aubade 33 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Paris 4th - Tel + 33 (0)1 42 76 96 87 - www.aubade.com
Érès 4 bis rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 45 44 95 54 - www.eres.fr
Princesse Tam-Tam 53 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 29 01 91 www.princessetamtam.com
La Perla 20 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th - Tel + 33 (0)1 43 12 33 60 - www.laperla.com
DECLARATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE
Proposing in Paris
Valentine’s Day is the opportunity to tell/or remind your beloved how much you adore
them. It may even be the ideal time to make a marriage proposal. So, do it in style.
Specialist agencies have imagined the most incredible scenarios: a shower of roses,
projection of a declaration of love at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, on the wings of a
plane or an advertising van; delivery of a love letter by a dove or a statue from the
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Musée Grévin ... All that remains is to say ‘yes’. Even if you are already married, it is
wonderful to renew your vows in the world’s most romantic city! For an original
declaration, the vintage decor of the Bus Bleu, a delightful Renault bus dating back to
1958, is a great option. And most unusual, the revamped maritime containers Zzz
installed on the Berges de Seine may be booked for an hour and a half and are sure to
surprise!
ApoteoSurprise - Tel + 33 (0)1 47 30 14 82 - www.apoteosurprise.com
Artemizia – www.artemizia.com
BeMyLove - www.be-my-love-in-paris.com Ceremonize - www.ceremonize.fr Events Evenements - www.event-evenements.com
En Harmonie www.enharmonie.fr
Le Bus Bleu www.lebusbleu.fr
NEW! Les Berges de Paris www.lesberges.fr
The non-marriage proposal
To be different from the rest, wait until september to declare your love in an amusing
way. In a tribute to the famous song by George Brassens (La non-demande en mariage),
sweethearts can express their love in front of the mayor and in public during the nonmarriage proposal ceremony, which takes place every year during the grape harvest at
Montmartre: ‘I have the honour of not asking you to marry me’.
Non-marriage ceremony Place des Abbesses, Paris 18th - Tel + 33 (0)1 53 41 17 82
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