Paris is widely considered the most romantic city in the world and has recently been considered oone of the best places to spend Valentine's Day with a loved one.
Whether you have been in the iconic French capital before, or if you are planning your first visit, there is so much to see and do.
However, far from the usual visits to the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées, the city is full of hidden romantic gems for you and your partner to enjoy.
So if you visit Paris, this Valentine's Daytravel experts from Ticketattractions.com discovered the six best things to do by analyzing the hashtag #SecretSpotsInParis.
1. Take a stroll through Paris’ lesser-known green spaces
Paris is home to a surprising amount of green spaces scattered throughout the city, perfect for romantic picnics or romantic walks.
Consider heading to one of the Parisian bakeries to pick up some picnic essentials and, seeing as you're in France, a nice bottle of red wine or champagne will also do the trick.
There are three parks in Paris that you should add to your Valentine's Day plans, the first being the Jardin du Palais Royal.
Located just behind the Palais du Louvre, the Jardin du Palais Royal is one of the smallest and quietest parks in Paris. Its intimate and peaceful atmosphere makes it the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital.
The next green space you should consider visiting is the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, a picturesque park located further away from the main tourist spots in Paris. Admire the beautiful landscape, with ancient trees, a waterfall and a cliff-top Roman monument.
The Promenade Plantée is the third green space you should add to your Parisian itineraries for Valentine’s Day. At 10 meters above street level, the Promenade Plantée was the world's first elevated park and stretches for three miles, offering a stunning perspective of Paris from above.
2. Visit the Wall of Love
Paris is synonymous with its famous Pont des Artes, but if you're looking for a quieter, lesser-known alternative this Valentine's Day, head to the Mur de l'Amour.
Known in French as “the wall of je t’aime,” the mosaic wall bears the inscription “Je t’aime” in more than 250 languages.
Located on Square Jehan Rictus in the charming Montmartre district, you can spend a day exploring the neighborhood's charming cobblestone streets.
3. Brady Pass
Paris is of course famous for its exquisite cuisine and the city is full of fantastic French restaurants. However, Brady Passage (also known as “Little India”) is home to a wide range of restaurants serving traditional dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mauritius and Réunion.
4. Take a boat trip on the Canal Saint-Martin
Heading to the waters of Paris is a popular Valentine's Day activity, but the Canal Saint-Martin is a lesser-known extension of the Seine and offers equally breathtaking views.
This part of Paris is much quieter with tourists, so whether you rent a boat or book a candlelit dinner cruise, you can do so in a much more low-key and local atmosphere.
5. Explore Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is just a short train ride (34 minutes) from central Paris, and nothing inspires romance quite like this Disney classic love stories. A visit to the theme park is ideal for couples with children who still want to celebrate in style.
6. Visit the Galignani Bookstore
Literature lovers can enjoy a visit to the picturesque Librairie Galignani, the oldest English-speaking bookstore in continental Europe.
Whether it's because you've watched too many romantic comedies or read too many romance novels, bookstores have romance in the air. Just a 13-minute walk from the Jardin du Palais Royal, Librairie Galignani is located in the heart of Paris and is worth a visit.
