1 Montmartre the lovers' village
Montmartre is beautiful all year round, but it's in autumn that it's at its most romantic / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.Com: Shutterstock.
While all of Paris is romantic, Montmartre is truly the omantic Parisian spot par excellence. With several spots for lovers. A stroll around Place du Tertre, among the painters, to have your portrait taken, why not. A kiss exchanged at the bottom of the basilica steps with a magnificent view of all Parissince Montmartre is its highest point (only 126 meters high, let's not get carried away!). In Montmartre, there's also the "mur des je t'aime"the work of Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito, which consists of a 40 M2 wall of blue earthenware on which is written je t'aime 311 times in 250 different languages. You'll easily find a typical little restaurant for a never-ending love dialogue;
Typical Montmartre: the place du tertre, its painters and its cafés / Photo chosen by Monsieurdefrance.com: shutterstock
The best addresses for a romantic photo in Montmartre
- La Place du tertre : place du tertre / 75 018 PARIS métro abbesses ligne 12
- La Basilique : Parvis du Sacré-coeur ou rue du Cardinal Dubois / 75 018 PARIS métro abbesses Ligne 12
- Le mur des je t'aime : square Jehan Rictus - Place des abbesses / 75 018 metro abbesses ligne 12
The je t'aime wall dates back to 2000 and has become a real Parisian tourist spot / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: depositphotos.
2 The Eiffel Tower: the romantic photo
The view from the Trocadero / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com anyaberkut via depositphotos
The Eiffel Tower twinkling at night and seeming to sparkle with joy as it sees your couple pass by is still a beautiful moment isn't it? Nothing's more romantic than a souvenir of a trip to Paris posing in front of the Eiffel Tower. You can do it from the Palais du Trocadéro (it's crowded, but we always manage to cheat to make it look like there weren't many of us), from the bottom of the Eiffel Tower, or even from the top, with a magnificent view of Paris, especially in the evening. In fact, this is where I recommend THE kiss in love that will remain engraved in your memories. Don't forget to take your stroll along the Champs de Mars and go as far as the military school, it's less crowded and you'll get an equally magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower.
A couple in love on the Champs de Mars not far from the military academy / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com encrier via depositphotos
The best addresses for a romantic photo at the Eiffel Tower
- From the Trocadéro : esplanade du Trocadéro / 75 116 PARIS - métro Trocadéro lignes 6 et 9
- From the Pont d'Iéna: Pont d'Iéna / 75 116 PARIS - Metro Pont d'Iena line 9 or Trocadero line 6
- Bottom or on the Eiffel Tower: Avenue Gustave Eiffel / 75 007 PARIS - metro trocadero line 9 or Bir Hakeim line 6
- From the military school: Avenue Charles Risler or Place Joffre / 75 007 PARIS - metro école militaire line 8
3 Place Vendôme: Lux and Love
It's one of the most beautiful squares in Paris and it's terribly romantic: the Place Vendôme.A walk by night is just a magnificent love poem. Around you, there are the greatest French jewelers (beware this is a coup to ruin you in the engagement ring!) and, if you have the means, there's the Ritz and its cosy yet splendid bar. You can also push on further to the Place de la Concorde, which is just as romantic.The Tuileries Gardens, which will take you to the Louvre, are not far away. A quick photo under the arc de triomphe du carroussel du Louvre (the triumphal arch) with the pyramid in the background will also be an excellent souvenir.
The Place Vendôme is particularly romantic (and quite tranquil) the nudeit / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com; depositphotos
The best addresses for a romantic photo on Place Vendôme or Place de la Concorde
- Place Vendôme : 1 place Vendôme / 75 001 Paris - metro Opéra lines 3 - 7 et 8 or tuileries line 1 (you have to walk a bit)
- La place de la Concorde : place de la concorde / 75 008 Paris - metro Concorde lignes 1 - 8 et 12
- Le jardin des tuileries : rue de Rivoli / 75 001 Paris - metro tuileries line 1
- L'arc de triomphe du caroussel du Louvre : 99 rue de Rivoli / 75 001 Paris - metro Palais royal musée du Louvre line 1
L'arc de triomphe du Louvre / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: Lifes_Sunday via depositphotos
4 The Champs-Elysées: the most beautiful avenue of love
The Arc de Triomphe is very romantic in the setting sun / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: shutterstock.
What could be more romantic than a stroll down the world's most beautiful avenuee (not the longest, but nearly 2 km long all the same!). You can, of course, take the photo at the bottom of the avenue, at Concorde level, with the Arc de Triomphe emerging in the distance (it'll be slightly higher than you) and then turn your back on the avenue and head off in the opposite direction towards Concorde, or, better still, to the Grand Palais which lends itself wonderfully to a romantic kiss in front of its Art Nouveau facade. You can also walk up the whole avenue and reach the Arc de Triomphe. "Les champs" as Parisians say is also a discovery as you can see so many boutiques, private mansions (the Hôtel de la Paéva is worth a look). There are restaurants on the Champs-Elysées (including fast-food outlets), some very famous places to have a drink like Fouquet's, but you can also find good eateries in the streets around the Champs-Elysées, so don't hesitate to poke around rue Bassano. The palaces are in the area with, for example, the Georges V (the bar is affordable and very nice).
The Champs-Elysées at night is beautiful too / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: autourdumonde via depositphotos
The best addresses for a romantic photo on the Champs elysées in Paris
- En bas des champs Elysées : place de la concorde / 75 008 Paris - metro Concorde lignes 1 - 8 et 12
- Le Grand Palais : Avenue Winston Churchill / 75 008 Paris - metro champs-élysées Clemenceau lines 1 and 13 or metro Roosevelt lines 1 and 9 or RER C
- Arc de triomphe : Place charles de Gaulles - Place de l'étoile / 75 008 Paris - metro Charles de Gaulle - étoile lines 1, 2 and 6 or RER A
Don't overlook the grand and petit palais Here the gilded grille of the petit palais / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com depositphotos
5 Notre Dame sacred love
Notre Dame remains a safe bet when you want to take a romantic stroll / Photo chosen by monsieur de france: depositphotos.
Notre Dame de Paris has been the icon of Paris for at least 7 centuries, so it's a symbol of what lasts over time. There's nothing like a romantic stroll along the forecourt or through the gardens (on the opposite side). You can also look down on Notre Dame and the Seine fromthe Pont-neuf and push on, further on, towards the Louvre. The best place to declare your love and take a photo is the Square du Vert Galant at the foot of the statue of Henri IV (who knew a thing or two about love, having had so many mistresses!). Also worth a visit is the less-frequented Ile Saint Louis, full of beautiful buildings. Last but not least, the quays of the Seine are a must for discovering Paris and its very special atmosphere;
The best addresses for a romantic photo with Notre Dame de Paris
- Notre Dame de Paris : 6 parvis Notre Dame / Place Jean Paul II / 75 001 Paris - metro cité ou saint Michel ligne 4 ou Hôtel de Ville lignes 1 et 11
- Square du vertgalant: 15 place du Pont-neuf / 75 001 Paris - metro Pont-neuf line 7 or metro Cité line 4
Our lady is also beautiful from behind / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com : by edmondlafoto from Pixabay
6 The Luxembourg Gardens: love in bloom
The Luxembourg Palace and Gardens in Paris / image chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: by Michelle Raponi from Pixabay
It's the most beautiful garden in Paris. It belongs to the Senate, which takes great care of it. The Luxembourg Gardens surround the palace of the same name where the Upper Assembly (the Senate) sits. In the park, you can chat, stroll, sit (the iron chairs are typical of the place) and the most romantic spot is the Médicis fountain. it has to be said that the place was created by the will of Queen Marie de Médicis (who knew nothing about love, by the way). If you like flowers, there's of course the Tuileries garden, which is an extension of the Louvre, but there's also the magnificent Parc de Buttes-Chaumont (with its belvedere offering a magnificent view of Paris and the perfect setting for a lover's kiss). The Jardin des Plantes is also well worth a visit;
The Tuileries Gardens in spring / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: depositphotos
The best addresses for a romantic flower photo in Paris
- Le jardin du Luxembourg : Rue de Médicis / rue de Vaugirard / 75 006 Paris - metro Odéon lines 4 and 10, Mabillon line 10 and Saint Germain des prés line 4
- le jardin des tuileries 113 rue de Rivoli / 75 001 Paris - metro tuileries line 1, palais royal musée du Louvre line 7, Pyramides line 14 and Concorde lines 1, 12 and 8.
- Les buttes Chaumont : 1-7 rue Botzaris or 55 rue de Crimée / 75 019 Paris - métro Buttes Chaumont ligne 7 bis
- Le jardin des plantes : 2 rue Buffon / 75 005 Paris - métro gare d'Austerlitz ligne 5 et 10 / RER C
Parc des buttes-chaumont in Paris / Photo chosen by monsieur de France: depositphotos
7 Le Marais: love of all colors
The Place des Vosges and its fountain: an ideal place for a beautiful declaration of love/ Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: by 🌼Christel🌼 de Pixabay
Le Marais is the heart of Paris, its oldest district since it largely escaped Baron Haussmann's 19th-century works. Around the Place des Vosges, behind the Hôtel de Ville, you can wander through typical streets and soak up Paris. It's also the French capital's historic LGBT district. Enjoy a romantic drink on the Rue des Archives, take a stroll down Rue Montorgueil for pastries, visit Beaubourg / Pompidou... The Marais is also full of beautiful private mansions if you love heritage and want to immerse yourself in 17th-century Paris.
The best addresses for lovers in the Marais
- La place des Vosges Place des Vosges / 75 004 Paris - metro Saint Paul line 1 or metro Bastille lines 1, 5 and 8
- La rue des archives for historic gay establishments: rue des archives / 75 004 Paris - metro Hôtel de ville line 1 or Rambuteau line 11
- La rue Montorgueil for its small shops: rue Montorgueil 75 004 Paris / Métro les halles or Etienne Marcel line 4,
La rue des archives / Photo choisie par monsieurdefrance.com : depositphotos
8 The Pont des Arts
The Pont des arts and the Institut de France / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: depositphotos.
It's romantic to watch the water flow, sometimes without speaking, when you're in love. From a bridge, for example. And, when it comes to bridges, Paris has many, and some very romantic ones. The best known for lovers is the Pont des Arts, quai Conti. it leads to the Académie Française. It was long known for the padlocks that lovers used to put on it, but these have since been removed for safety. There's also the pont-neuf, near Notre Dame, and thebeautiful pont Alexandre III with its gilding. Personally, I'm partial to theBir-hakeim Bridge, with its sculpted cast-iron columns and Eiffel Tower in the background;
The Alexandre III Bridge / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: Shutterstock.
The best addresses for a romantic photo on a Paris bridge
- Le pont des arts : pont des arts / 75 006 Paris - métro louvre Rivoli ligne 1
- Le Pont Alexandre III : Cour la Reine / Quai d'Orsay / 75 008 Pais - Métro invalides lignes 8 et 13
- Le Pont de Bir-hakeim : quai Branly ou Avenue de New-york / 75 116 Paris - métro Bir-hakeim Grenelle ligne 6
The Bir-Hakeim Bridge / Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com depositphotos
9 A trip on a bâteau mouche: love travels in Paris
One of the famous bateaux-mouche / Photo choise par monsieurdefrance.com : depositphotos
You can also cruise the Seine as a couple. And there's nothing more romantic than a dinner for two on one of the famous bâteaux-mouche, the boats that let you admire Paris from the river and, often, allow you to dine. If you want to be thrifty, don't hesitate to takethe Bateau-bus, which will give you the same ride (without the glass, of course!) and let you stop wherever you like.
Where to take a romantic boat trip in Paris?
- La compagnie des bâteaux-mouche : pont de l'Alma / Port de la conférence / 75 008 Paris - métro Alma Marceau ligne 9 ou Franklin Roosevelt ligne 1
- Le bateau bus : 9 stations on the Seine from the Eiffel Tower to the Jardin des plantes
10 L'Ile au cygne (swan island) and vogue l'amour
Sometimes there are swans on Swan Island! Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: Image by Jürgen de Pixabay
An island, all in length, with a tiny garden, the Statue of Liberty (a reminder that the statue of New York was born here) barges passing by, the Eiffel Tower not far away.... It couldn't be more romantic and totally free than Swan Island. Why not enjoy a romantic picnic?
A replica of the Statue of Liberty can be found at one end of Swan Island Photo chosen by monsieurdefrance.com: dépositphotos
Where is Swan Island?
- Ile aux Cygnes : Pont de Grenelle 65 rue Gaston de Cavaillet / 75 015 Paris - métro Bir hakeim - Grenelle ligne 1 ou métro Charles Michels ligne 10 / RER C Kennedy Maison de Radio France
