Take a romantic break to Paris
It's always Romance Time in Paris - you can set your
watch by it!
Some Romantic Places In Paris by :
Phil Chavanne
Like Venice, Paris has always been a magnet for lovers and their
affairs. As Woody Allen put it: "As long as you haven't been kissed
during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed
at all." Paris is where sleepy marriages are rekindled, the flames of
passion ignited, vows renewed, and special someones met. But where will
you get the most ardent thrill?
Smooching at a cafe terrace
Somerset Maugham once said: "If the pubs in London had sidewalk tables
like Parisian bars, you would drink glasses of rain!" Rich idea. Let's
start with sidewalk cafes. Paris counts a thousand of such cafe
terraces, and whichever you pick there will always be lovers sitting
nearby. A very good reason to get entrenched, and start sweet-talking
your love interest.
One of my favorite cafes is 'Les Chevaux de Marly', inside the Louvre
Museum, facing the wing where the Da Vinci Code movie was filmed. Les
Chevaux de Marly isn't your typical sidewalk cafes; the place reeks
history, and even when you sit outside you are well protected against
the elements thanks to the stone parapet.
Another lovely sidewalk cafe stands at St Germain des Pres, just in
front of the St Germain Church. The vast terrace of 'Aux Deux Magots' is
covered by a large awning. During summertime, the cafe adds more chairs
outside. 'Aux Deux Magots' used to be the writers' and philosophers'
cafe. It may have lost a bit of its literary touch, but remains a
wonderful place to look into each other's eyes.
More suggestions? Check out the following areas, you'll find nice cafes:
'Butte aux Cailles' (in the 13th district), 'Place de la Contrescarpe'
(in the 5th district), 'Place des Abbesses' (on the Montmartre Hill),
and the perennial cafe facing the Pont St Louis, on Ile St Louis, near
Quai de Bourbon.
Walking hand in hand
I always advise my friends who take the trip to Paris to discover the
city on foot. Walking is the absolute best way to enjoy sightseeing in
Paris. And 'look up' must be your operative word. Don't just look at eye
level: raise your eyes, and observe what's above. The 'upper floor'
scenery is worth it.
For romancing the love of your life, certain places have these very
special qualities which will set them apart in your memories of
togetherness. I will tell you about three now, and more to come.
My first pick is and always will be 'Place Furstemberg'. Tucked between
St Germain des Prés and the river Seine, this little square has a quiet,
ravishing beauty. From the St Germain Church, cross the plaza walking
toward the Seine and Rue Bonaparte. Turn right, behind the Church, and
follow Rue de l'Abbaye. Take the first short street on your left. It
ends up on 'Place Furstemberg'. Famous French painter Eugene Delacroix
had his studio there, and it's an interesting spot to visit during the
day. But 'Place Furstemberg' takes all of its romantic quality at night,
when the bench sitting under the large trees at the center of the square
offers a wonderful halt. The lamp posts lend the 'Place' a serene,
timeless atmosphere. Simply otherworldly.
My second pick would be the steep flights of stairs leading up to the
top of the Montmartre Hill, and the quaint streets below 'Place du
Tertre'. Here again, you would be well inspired to discover the hill
during the day, and come back to it in the evening. Montmartre is one of
the last areas in Paris to have retained their 'olden days' feel.
Strolling around the hill at night gives you a whiff of what Paris was
like in the late 1800s. Most definitely one of the very best spots to
roam hand in hand, stealing a kiss here and there under the quiet glow
of the street lights.
The last site I would definitely love you to discover is the tip of the
'Ile de la Cité'. Ile de la Cité is the larger of the two islands
situated at the center of Paris. It is situated downstream of 'Ile St
Louis', and it's most notable sights are the Notre Dame Cathedral, and
the Saint Chapelle. At the western tip of 'Ile de la Cité' stands the
'Pont Neuf' - the 'New Bridge'- build there in the 16th century. Beneath
the Pont Neuf lies the 'Square du Vert Galant', named after Henri the
4th of France. The words 'Vert Galant' allude to the king's unbridled
passion for ladies ('Galant' refers to his reputation as a smooth
talker, and 'Vert'means the guy was 'always ready to fire'). The view
from the little tree-lined park opens up on the river, and faces the
'Pont des Arts' and the Louvre museum. I recommend you to visit it
during daytime.
More romantic places
Paris abounds in places where to court your love. Some of them were
mentioned in various articles I published on the website
Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News (see 'About the Author' section in this page).
Since I like the topic, however, I will come back to you soon with more
of these special places where to live your romance. Till then I wish you
the best.
About The Author
Phil Chavanne spent 30 years in Paris. Share in his personal
knowledge in his free city guide,
Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News - an insider
view of Paris and its most enjoyable spots.
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