EXPERT GUIDE ROMANTIC PARIS ACTIVITIES - HOTELS - RESTAURANTS & MORE 2 Table of Contents If you’re wondering how to plan the perfect romantic holiday in Paris, INSIDR has got you covered. This Expert Guide compiles everything we know about seeing Paris through rose-colored lenses. Our Romantic Paris guide will present to you all the reasons why so many artists, poets, and people around the world associate romance with the City of Light. With amazing restaurants, countless romantic spots, and an array of idyllic attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Moulin Rouge, there are so many ways to experience a memorable romantic time in Paris with your partner. This guide shares the most romantic hotels to stay at, the best Michelin star restaurants to dine at, the most special activities you and your loved-one can’t do anywhere else and of course, our INSIDR Tips! Romantic Activities .................................................................... 3-12 Romantic Accommodation ................................................... 13-15 Romantic Restaurants .............................................................. 16-20 Romantic Bars ............................................................................... 21-23 Sweet Treats ................................................................................... 24 Romantic Day Trips .................................................................... 26-27 Romantic Overnight Stays ...................................................... 27-28 Valentine’s Day in Paris ........................................................... 29 Most Romantic Gifts .................................................................. 30 Maps ................................................................................................... 31-34 3 ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES See Paris in a romantic way Paris by Car Paris by Boat Paris is most romantic at night and it’s something to Another romantic way to see Paris is by boat and a experience with someone you love! Cedric’s Paris of- private boat tour with your partner will tick the box. fers night tours of the city by car (with an open roof) River Limousine takes you on a beautiful tour of the where you can see everything between Sacre Cœur Seine on a Venetian water taxi accompanied with a to the Eiffel Tower! fresh bottle of champagne! Cost: 1 hr 30 min: 170€ / 2 hours: 240€ / 3 hours: Cost: 600€ 340€ Location: Champs Elysees Batobus Stop Location: Pick-up / drop-off location upon request River Limousine website Cedric’s Paris website Carriage Ride Private Walking Tour For a fairytale-like way of seeing the city, you can One of the best ways to see and learn about Paris is take a horse-drawn carriage around Paris with Paris by going on a walking tour! And the most romantic Caleches! The ride includes champagne, roses and way to do it is by booking a private walking tour with chocolate hearts while on board! Localers. Cost: From 90€ Cost: Between 200€ to 300€ Location: See website for details Location: See website for details Paris Caleches website Localers website 4 ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES Enjoy world-class entertainment Moulin Rouge Book VIP tickets to see Féerie at the Moulin Rouge The Moulin Rouge is one of the top must-sees in Par- is! But for a truly unique and romantic date night, amp the experience up with the VIP package for the Féerie show! Féerie is the resident show at the Moulin Rouge which highlights some of the best costumes and acts of cabaret! The long-running spectacle is composed of 80 artists who wear more than 1,000 dazzling costumes throughout the per- formance. Address: 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris Metro stop: Blanche (Line 2) Buy tickets here What to expect at the Moulin Rouge At the Féerie show at the Moulin Rouge, you can enjoy a feast for the eyes as well as for the stomach. Moulin Rouge’s restaurant has been recognized by expert food guide Gault & Millau as one of the best tables in Paris. Chef David Le Quellec pairs traditional French dishes with new, unexpected flavors. Some highlights include foie gras with melon jelly and el- derflower reduction. The VIP tickets give couples a perfect view of the stage accompanied with a delicious full course meal and champagne. If you can’t make it to the dinner show, we recom- mend buying tickets to see the 11pm show with an option of complimentary champagne sip on as you and your loved on marvel at the show. INSIDR tip Have the best dinner-show experience at the Moulin Rouge by showing your INSIDR Get your INSIDR Premium Access voucher to get you VIP Premium Access Voucher here treatment! 5 ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES Attend a show in a unique setting Duc des Lombards Watch a live jazz show at night Could there be anything more romantic than listen- ing to jazz with your partner over a bottle of wine? Duc des Lombards offers visitors the chance to listen to local and international jazz musicians while in an intimate but lively setting. Duc des Lombards puts on 2 shows every night with a rotating roster of jazz musicians from all over the world. The first show starts at 7:30pm and the sec- ond one at 9:45pm. They also have jam sessions from 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights that don’t re- quire pre-booking of tickets! Address: 42 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris Metro stop: Châtelet (Line 1 / 4 / 7 / 11 / 14) Booking link Opéra Garnier Watch a ballet at Opera Garnier The Opera Garnier hosts some of the most incred- ible ballets in the world like The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. For a truly romantic night, you can rent your own balcony box to watch the performance from! Address: Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris, France Metro stop: Opera (Line 3 / 7 / 8) Booking link INSIDR tip You can get 10€ last-minute tickets for the show of the day at the Opéra Garnier. However, they will be low category seats with reduced visibility which are usually in the upper balconies. 6 ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES Learn something new together Cooking classes at La Cuisine Paris While many come to Paris to taste French cuisine you and your partner can have the opportunity to actually make French food together. La Cuisine Paris offers classes teaching all types of French food from the traditional quiche to croissants! It’s the perfect place for good food and quality time. Address: 80 Quai de l’Hôtel de ville, 75004 Paris Metro stop: Hôtel de Ville (Line 1 /11) Booking link Macaron baking classes at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Galeries Lafayette Haussmann now offers macaron making classes! It’s an easygoing activity you and your partner can enjoy. Make sure you book your class using the code ‘INSIDR’ for discounted rates! Address: 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France Metro stop: Chaussée d’Antin La Fayette (Line 7 / 9 ) Booking link Wine Tasting at O Château Wine tasting is a lovely way to taste and learn about the variety of wines in France. We recommend the wine tasting at O Château or at Galeries Lafayette which can be done in tandem with the macaron class! Address: 68 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris, France Metro stop: Étienne Marcel (Line 4) Booking link Water color painting classes at Atelier Alupi If looking at all the art in Paris has inspired you and your partner, you can paint the city together! The Atelier Alupi has workshops where they take their students on a tour of the city and its museums all while teaching them how to paint what they see! Address: 18 Rue Pernety, 75014 Paris, France Metro stop: Pernety (Line 13 ) Booking link Ceramic arts workshop at Atelier Terdusud Another creative activity we recommend is taking a ceramic class at the Atelier Terdusud. Here, you can learn the basics of ceramic arts and bring a unique piece home—the perfect romantic souvenir! Address: 3 Rue de la Solidarité, 92120 Montrouge, France Metro stop: Mairie de Montrouge (Line 4) Booking link 7 ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES Prepare a picture-perfect picnic Where to have it Champ de Mars Jardin du Luxembourg Parc de Sceaux Metro stop: La Motte-Picquet – Metro stop: Luxembourg (RER B) Metro stop: Parc de Sceaux (RER Grenelle (Line 6 / 8 / 10) B) Where to shop for picnic food Cheese: Parole des Fromagers Bread: Du Pain et des Idées Wine: Les Petits Domaines Address: 41 Rue du Faubourg du Address: 34 Rue Yves Toudic, Address: 208 Rue de Grenelle, Temple, 75010 75010 75007 Metro stop: Goncourt / Hôpital St Metro stop: Jacques Bonsergent Metro stop: La Tour-Maubourg Louis (Line 11) (Line 5) (Line 8) One-stop shops: Maison Plisson Galeries Lafayette Gourmet Gerard Mulot Address: 93 Blvd Beaumarchais, Address: 35 Blvd Haussmann, Address: 76 Rue de Seine, 75006 75003 75009 Metro stop: Odéon (Line 10) Metro stop: Chemin Vert (Line 8) Metro stop: Chaussée d’Antin - La Fayette (Line 7 / 9 ) INSIDR tips * If you want some fresh organic food, check out the outdoor farmers market on Boulevard Raspail, they have a variety of fresh produce perfect for a picnic! * Nothing can ruin a picnic more than rain! Make sure to check the weather before heading out! * For a truly romantic picnic, go in the evening so that you can see the sunset. It’s the perfect time to relax and enjoy the moment with your loved one! 8 ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES Stroll through the most romantic parks Buttes Chaumont If you and your partner are looking for a less touristy park to enjoy together, then you should definitely go to the Buttes Chaumont. Filled with greenery, a pond and a waterfall, this is the perfect garden for a stroll or even just sitting down and relaxing with one another! Address: 75019 Paris, France Metro: Botzaris (Line 7B) Parc Monceau Parc Monceau is a beautiful park with statues, fake roman ruins and beautiful flower beds all round. Couples can enjoy a lovely stroll around the park or even sit on one of the benches near the pond! It’s a great place to relax with your loved one! Address: Boulevard de Courcelles, 75008 Paris, France Metro: Monceau (Line 2) Jardin Saint-Gilles Grand Veneur For a garden close by, try the Jardin Saint-Gilles Grand Veneur.