Romantic Paris
 

My wife and I will be spending two weeks in Paris in September 2002 (it's sooner than you think). <BR> <BR>I have been a few times before (usually just for a day or two), but this is our first trip as a couple. <BR> <BR>What is the one, most romantic thing to do while in Paris?

Bruce: Topped "100 great things to do in Paris" for you. <BR>You might find something romantic in there! ;-) <BR> <BR>

Outside of the obvious, for me it would be a moonlit walk along the Seine and over a bridge, stopping in the middle to look upriver and the scene with the Seine flowing by, the boats with their lights, the buildings along the shore, the Eiffel Tower lit up in the background. Hey, that's what we'll be doing in another week. <BR>For more Paris information e-mail me – [email protected]

Have a wonderful time! My favortite is going to the Eiffel Tower at night, when we were there it twinkled at 9pm (I think)- so wonderful! We also enjoyed a night cruise on the river, so beautiful all lit up at night!

Bruce-Every year in Nov we go to Paris.It is romantic just to walk around,whatever you do, it is the most romantic city !Walk along the Seine at night, walk past Notre Dame with all the lights shining on it,wander down those little cobblestone streets on the Left Bank, stop and have wine and pretend you are Parisian, and just watch the world walk by.Have a wonderful time, you can't miss! Bon voyage!

<BR> <BR>When we lived in the 7th, we used to walk towards the Tower, pick up some wine, bread & cheese and sit on the lawn on the west side of the tower and have a very slow and romantic dinner while the sun went down . . I suppose there are many restruants where you can do the same thing, but we had no extra money in those days so the "picnic" dinner had to do . . miss that! <BR> <BR>Rich

My wife and I lived south of Paris for a few years not so long ago. We had not been married long at the time. There are several suggestions I can offer you. First, a walk in the Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxemburg Gardens) in the 6th Arr. Very beautiful and romantic on a sunny day. (The Tuileries are almost as good, but not quite.) Second, a romantic restaurant setting with excellent dining and for this I recommend Le Recamier Restaurant which is located in an alley (rue Recamier) off Rue de Sevres just 100 or so feet east of where Sevres and Blvd Raspail intersect. It's a Michelin one star with an Art Nouveau decor. It offers indoors or outdoors seating and the boeuf bourguignonne is SUPERB!!! The waiters speak English and are the best. Third, I strongly suggest you take the Metro to the "Abbesses" Metro stop at the base of Montmartre and walk up to the cathedral Sacre Coeur through the beautiful staircased gardens to see the view of the city from on high and tour the striking cathedral itself. Then, stroll around behind the cathedral and have a bowl of real French onion soup in one of the several little restaurants that have made that a specialty (albeit excessively touristy). Last, and a must... walk around Notre Dame's south side between the cathedral itself and the Seine to the rear of the cathedral. Cross the Seine there (Pont de L'Archeveche)to the South bank and stroll upstream admiring both the Notre Dame and the book sellers' and painters' stalls in the shade by the river. <BR>I think each of these suggestions offers a unique opportunity to be alone in a marvelously romantic city. Write if I can be of assistance.

Agree with Joel's suggestion to visit Sacre Coeur...only go in late afternoon so you can watch the sunset over Paris.

Hi Bruce: <BR> <BR>We think Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Just being there is romantic. <BR> <BR>Our journal has lots of good info about wonderful things to do: <BR>www.davidandcarol.com <BR> <BR>The journal from this year, May of 2001 has more on Paris as we were there longer. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps in your romantic journey. <BR>Carol

Bruce, <BR> Check out the www.thinkparis.com web site for "Places to Kiss." I'd suggest starting with the "Classics" and working your way down the rest of the list. 2 weeks should just about do it!!!

Bruce, <BR> <BR>I would recommend staying on Ile St Louis. I have stayed at the Lutece and St. Louis. Both are moderately expensive. I have also seen recommended Jeu de Paume, which is more expensive. All are housed in older buildings (17th century, I beleive). Rooms I stayed in not overly large. Main reason for recommending them is the neighbourhood. Located in an island, lots of neat shops and great restaurants (including Berthillon ice cream store!). You get more of a sense of being in a village than in a large city. Traffic is less,since main street on island is not a "four laner". Plus from this location you are a block from Notre Dame, 1/2 block from Seine, 2 blocks from Metro,2/3 blocks from Rivoli St. etc... <BR>Enjoy!