Mika

Propose to her at home and if she says NO - don't go anywhere.

Rick

There is only one place: there is a small park at the north end of the Isle St. Louis in Paris. There are some benches, where you can see the boats go down the River. At sunset you can see the Eiffel Tower, the city.

Believe, you can't go wrong.

Linda

The Charles Bridge at night in Prague is one of the most romantic places. Another is Florence, Robert & Elizabeth Barrett Browning couldn't have been wrong.

Susan

Whatever you do, be sure to arrange for a full moon! Wherever you go, it will surely become a very special place to you both, hopefully revisited on your 50th anniversary. Bon chance!

Shar

We have traveled to Italy and France, and Paris or Rome would be where I would have wanted my husband to propose. In France it would have been over dinner during a cruise down the Seine at night with beautiful Paris all lit up. My other choice would be over dinner at a cafe in Piazza Navona at night. Both are extremely romantic.

Diane

There is a restaurant at the Piazza Michaelangelo with that drop-dead view of all of Florence stretched out in front of you. Sunset would be the best time. And make arrangements with the restaurant before you go...

jhm

I have to go with Rick...that park is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

I would only be wary of gondolas because when my husband proposed to me, I was so happy that I was jumping up and down with joy. I am not sure how well that would have worked in a boat!!! Try to envision your future fiancee's reaction, and work from there.

Good luck to both of you -- let us know what you decide!

Dick Mac

We went to Amsterdam and Paris for a holiday. I hid the engagement ring in my briefcase.

When we got to Paris, I insisted we go to The Louvre first. Once there, I insisted we find Venus deMilo. Once we got to the front of the queue and were in front of the statue, I dropped to my knee and asked her to marry me.

She was totally befuddled, all the other tourists backed-off and formed a big circle around the gallery. When she said yes and I got up, the entire gallery burst into applause.

I wasn't sure I'd be able to pull it off, but it was great!

britabroad

Nobody's mentioned the London Eye. I think people get married on it. You'd have to have a pod to yourself though. Can't go doing it in front of too many strangers.

K

All of the suggestions have been great so far, the restaurants in the piazzas in Rome is a fabulous suggestion- here are my three:
1. Trevi fountain at night (maybe a little crowded, but beautiful!) especially with first tossing the pennies in the fountain w/ the wishes!
2. A romantic picnic on the Champs de Mars (grassy area) in front of the Eiffel Tower.
3. If you want something quiet- maybe somewhere in the Tulleries (especially when the flowers are in bloom!)
Good luck!!!!

Vita

Simon, I would not do the Trevi Fountain. There are these guys selling flowers there that will constantly harass you and ruin your moment. They're a real nuissance and it probably wouldn't even matter if you bought flowers from them. They don't seem to care.

Vita

Oh, just a thought. There is a park in Trastevere in Rome called Gianicolo with a great view of Rome. You won't be alone but it will be a lot quieter than in the center of Rome, especially in the evening.

Vincent

In the winter time, nothing beats a good old Central European city. Take her to Prenzlauer Berg, the bohemian quarter of East Berlin, a stroll through Kathe Kollwitz Park and propose in November cafe on Husemannstrasse.

Barb

My roommate in school was asked at the steps just off Trevi Fountain in Rome at 3:30 am in front of 15 of us drunken bum friends. We all started crying and tossing coins into the fountain...whatever it made for a good Kodak moment although she almost dropped dead in surprise.

cupid

If you don't want to go to Europe but want that French ambiance, consider the restaurant at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, overlooking the St. Laurence river. Or better yet, head 60 miles north to the Manior Richeleau (in Point-Au-Pic?), preferably in late June or July.

some-enchanted-evening

Three months since "Simon" posted his question --- SO, is there an action plan in place ??? Or is the relationship no longer headed in that direction? Inquiring minds want to know . . . . .