Valentine’s Day in Paris

Sophisticated and scenic, cosmopolitan and iconic, the ultimate way to warm the soul during the cold winter months is undoubtedly a passionate Parisian getaway during the season of love. Paris is the definitive destination to send Cupids arrow through the heart, or just an inspiringly beautiful setting to spend time with someone special.  Here are some top tips on the best things to do in this beautiful city.

‘Love locks’ on the Pont de l’Archevêché

Pont de l’Archevêché

Seal your love with a ‘Love Lock’. This is where you and your lover have both of your initials inscribed on a padlock. Near the Notre Dame cathedral, on the bridge ‘Pont de l’Archevêché’ , there are thousands of these inscribed padlocks which lovers have locked onto it, which is an interesting and touching spectacle. Tradition says that to throw away the key is to symbolise your love as locked together for eternity.

World Famous Hot Chocolate

To warm your cockles, why not go to the renowned and world famous Angelina’s for a Chocolat Chaud (or Hot Chocolate). It is typically Parisian with its sweeping gothic architecture, and grand pieces of art hung on the walls; a truly beautiful and ornate tea room.  It has an amazing cake selection to accompany this world class setting, heavenly for the sweet tooth!

Notre Dame

A visit to Paris would not be complete without seeing this incredible ancient building, an unmistakable landmark with its two dominating bell towers, located just next to the majestic River Siene. This Catholic Cathedral is one of the earliest examples of gothic architecture, and looking at it you can see how Victor Hugo was inspired to write the world famous novel ‘the Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Looking up into the towers it is easy to visualise this legendary character looming up there in the darkness.

On a cold February day where better to cuddle your loved one close than inside Notre Dame, which is so heart warmingly spectacular you cannot help but feel romantic. Its altar is almost other worldly, so epic in size and intricacy that whether you are religious or not, being here feels truly spiritual.

Eiffel Tower

The penultimate Parisian landmark we have all seen many times before, whether we have actually been there or not. Standing directly under this steel monster in the flesh is overwhelming, a true feat of engineering, you can feel the oppressive weight of the steel so dizzyingly high towering above you.

Needless to say the higher up the tower you go, the more of an awe inspiring view you will get. By day and night it is an absolute dream. Feeling the cold air up there is so pure and visceral. A common spot for lovers to propose, who knows perhaps some of this magic will rub off on you and you will find yourself on one knee!

As a winter destination, you can’t go wrong with Paris, and there is certainly no more romantic place to spend Valentine’s Day!