A French-American couple owns Pink Flamingo, a stylish little company that describes its brand as “not like everyone else” (“comme les autres”), which is written on a pizza box. In fact, you will not forget this pizza delivery.

P.S. There are good boutiques in this area, especially on Rue de Marseille ( Rue des Marseillais).

Drive a vintage retro Citroen

Here's a great idea for a special day or evening in Paris: a tour in a retro Citroen CV2 convertible with a charming French driver in a striped vest. You can ask him to show you everything secret places cities or some specific ones that you would like to see. All drivers have an encyclopedic knowledge of Paris and speak several languages.

Or you can rent a scooter and ride the streets of Paris on your own. What could be better than taking your loved one around the most romantic city in a ruby ​​red Vespa...

Until the death tear us apart...

Heading to a cemetery in search of romance is probably going to sound a little weird, but then again, this is Paris. Yes, it sounds creepy, but even the cemetery here looks irresistibly romantic. Père Lachaise as a miniature city.

There are also streets with names and signs, and the tombs look like beautiful little houses. Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Maria Callas and Marcel Proust are just a few of the greats buried here.

Blues in a wine cellar

Blues, jazz - seductive music, born from the sounds of harmonica, electric guitar and the words "woman you ain't no good for me." On a Sunday night, Le Caveau des Oubliettes is the seductive place to listen to the best live blues in Paris. The oldest jazz club is reminiscent of a post-war bar - nothing special, but there is a 12th-century underground wine cellar that crowds flock to. This club is very convenient and loved by many, come early to have time to find yourself a free place.

Explore the secret waterfalls and vineyards of Paris

Visit the most exotic park in Paris, Buttes Chaumont (Parc des Buttes Chaumont) - go on a small adventure down to the foot of the waterfall, explore the impressive artificial grotto take a stroll through the sad famous bridge suicidal. A short walk from the entrance to the park, on top of a hill, is a quiet village hidden in the 19th arrondissement, reached by a winding path.

From the top of the hill you will have a view of Montmartre across the city with a halo of sunlight perfectly centered over the Basilique du Sacré Cœur. You'll be so taken with the view that it won't take long for you to spot the vineyard right under your nose - one of last three vineyards left in Paris.

In Montmartre, there is the more famous Clos de Montmartre vineyard, next to a picturesque cafe dyed in romantic pink, with the telling name "Rosebud" (La Maison Rose).

Aphrodisiac Dish: Oysters in the City of Romance

There are two places where you can eat oysters and not worry about the freshness of the food: L’Ecailler du Bistrot, a five-star seafood restaurant with a very simple but charming setting (pictured above). Located on Rue Paul Bert, this is one of those quaint French bistros.

And the less classic, more trendy Clamato, which serves only seafood.

Come in the evening at 7 to have time to take a place for two. The menu changes constantly, depending on what type of oysters and seafood is in season. The cafe is not cheap, but you will never come across poorly cleaned products.

Have an iced tea in the Garden of Incorrigible Romantics

Since 1981, the private mansion, where Delacroix, Chopin and Rossini liked to have fun, has become a museum dedicated to the romantic movement in art. Now it's just heaven. Nestled among the greenery of the trees, blocking out the noise, adorned with many flowers, lilacs and wisteria, it thrives happily, as if it were all in the countryside.

The old glass house, located next to the main townhouse, is used by the artists as a wonderful tea parlour, serving lunch and the best Egyptian-style hibiscus and cinnamon iced tea you may ever taste.

Paradise: √ Found.

Oh, and one more thing!

Wall of love (Le mur des je t "aime)

Located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, Montmartre, the Wall is a 40 m² monument of love made of 612 enamelled lava tiles, with "I love you" written 311 times in 250 languages, and "red splashes" on the wall symbolizing broken hearts.

You have probably already heard the news that the Pont des Arts in Paris, which lovers from all over the world hung with symbolic “locks”, quite recently almost collapsed under the weight of this very strange love.

This tradition is already rather fed up and has become a kind of cliché. So let's let the Pont des Arts take a break and look for new romantic places in Paris.

Remember this wonderful cartoon? So you can recreate that romantic dinner scene of the Lady and the Tramp on Rue Faubourg Saint Antoine 159 in a cozy Italian restaurant: homemade pasta, clams with linguini pasta, saffron risotto.

After dinner, walk down the street, turn onto the Rue Sharon. An unforgettable walk through the truly French 11th arrondissement with charming bars and cozy terraces will be remembered for a long time.

The restaurant is small with only 10 tables, so take care of the reservation.

159 Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 01 43 46 10 14 (open from 19, closed on weekends for private bookings).

Plan b

If it was not possible to book a table, but the desire to sit in a similar atmosphere remains, then go to La Capannina. Prices are reasonable and advance booking is not required. The restaurant is literally a stone's throw away from where Woody Allen filmed his masterpiece Midnight in Paris. And then be sure to walk to 74 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine to look at the windows of the house where Ernest Hemingway himself lived.

La Capannina, 64 Rue de la Mantagnier San Genevieve.

If you are lucky with the weather, you can watch tango dancers (professionals and amateurs), and maybe even join them. In the evening, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris near the Seine, in a small amphitheater, lovers of this Argentinean dance dance until dusk. If there is no desire to join, then no one forbids you to sit with a bottle of wine on the steps and just enjoy the atmosphere.

Piazza Tino Rossi, Quay St. Bernard, 5th arrondissement (Metro Jussieu or Gare Austerlitz).

Go to an amazing pizzeria" Pink flamingo", which is on Ryu Bisha. Place an order, get pink balloon and go and choose for yourself comfortable spot on Canal San Martan. The pink ball is a kind of beacon for the courier who will bring you pizza on a bicycle. The creed of the French-American couple who own a pizzeria is "not like the others", in fact, you are unlikely to forget such a delivery.

67 Rue Bichat, 75010 (Metro Jacques Bonsergin or Colonel Fabien)

PS. There are many shops near the pizzeria, especially on Rue de Marseil

If you want to drive around Paris in a retro Citröen CV2 convertible, the company with the romantic name "Four wheels under one umbrella" is at your service. All drivers have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of Paris and speak several languages. You can trust the proposed route or develop your own.

The company "Four wheels under one umbrella", an hour trip will cost 120 euros, and an hour and a half - 180. Evening trips start at 8 pm.

You can get all the necessary information by calling +33-6-67-32-26-68.

Or rent a scooter. And enjoy Paris together on the legendary Vespa, for example. Prices range from €45 per day on weekdays to €110 all weekend.

FreeScoot site, shop next to Notre Dame at 63 Quai de la Tournelle or at 144 Boulevard Voltaire

Calling a cemetery a romantic place, of course, does not turn out the language. But this is Paris! The Père Lachaise cemetery is a kind of Paris in miniature: the passages between the graves have their own names and signs.

P.S. You can have a bite to eat nearby at Le Monde Boheme or try local food at Le Soleil Levan.

Pere Lachaise, 16 rue du Repos 75020, admission is free.

If you are a connoisseur of blues music and you are in Paris, then next Sunday evening go to the oldest jazz bar, Le Cavo de Ubliete. This is where the Parisian blues lives. The bar upstairs is a bar like a bar, but wine Vault The 12th century below is of particular interest. By the way, to get a seat, come before 9 pm.

52 Rue Galand, 75005 (Metro: Mauber Mutualite)

If you prefer jazz...

Then feel free to go to "Atour de Midi e Minut" near Montmartre. The bar is open from Tuesday to Saturday.

Be sure to visit the exotic park of Paris with a waterfall and an impressive grotto. Near famous park Buttes Chaumont in the 19th arrondissement, just a couple of minutes walk there is a small hill. From its height, a wonderful view of Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica opens up. And literally under your nose you have one of the three remaining vineyards in Paris.

The waterfall is located in the Buttes Chaumont park, Rue Manan and Rue Botsari, 19th arrondissement. (Metro: Buttes Chaumont).

Perhaps the most delicious oysters in Paris can be tasted at L'Ecaille du Bistro (photo below). They serve a wonderful assortment of oysters.

L'Ecailler du Bistro, 22 rue Paul Bert

If you couldn't get to L'Ecaille du Bistro, then go to Clamato. Clamato's sister restaurant is Septim, and you can't get into it without armor. But Clamato is a restaurant exclusively sea ​​food where not required pre-order table, so hurry up by 19 o'clock to have time to take cozy places near the bar or a table by the window. The menu of the restaurant has a wide variety of oyster varieties that change from season to season. The above restaurants are not cheap, but oysters have never been cheap. Klamath, 80 Rue de Charonne, 11th arrondissement.

You can enjoy the atmosphere of romanticism in the former mansion, which has seen Delacroix, Chopin, and Rossini. Today this mansion is a museum dedicated to romanticism. Come in the middle of the day, this place is truly heaven on earth! Among the trees and the sea of ​​flowers, you can drink iced tea on a hot afternoon, wherever you think, in an old greenhouse! The former greenhouse, of course. It has now been beautifully converted into a tea room with perhaps the best iced tea you will ever have! By the way, in addition to the best tea in the world, you can have a good lunch.

16 Rue Chaptal, 8th arrondissement, from 10 am to 6 pm, closed on Mondays.

You can spy on houseboats on the Seine by going straight down to the river. The Quai du Tuileries is best suited for this, there is an excellent passage directly to the coast through the Porte del la Concorde.

Find a secluded spot right under the bridge, away from the busy crowds and enthusiastic tourists, and don't forget to buy something delicious or a bottle of wine and go to the embankment: dangle your feet in the waters of the Seine and "hunt" for houseboats. Who knows, you might be invited on board.

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The many-sided and vibrant Paris is not in vain considered one of the most romantic places on earth: passions have been raging here for many centuries in a row. The French capital is “woven” from love and fashion, crispy loaves and croissants for breakfast, from many cozy corners with a love story and cabaret lights, from stone walls that have kept royal secrets for many centuries. Where else to go in love, if not to Paris? It is simply created in order to confess it in love! The main thing is to know the route.

Among the most romantic corners of Paris, we have chosen those that are worth a visit.

Grand Opera (approx. - Opera Garnier)

For the first time this grandiose opera house opened its doors in 1669, and today it is one of the most significant in the whole world. The activity of the theater began immediately after the recognition of opera as an art form by Louis XIV. Initially, the Opera Garnier was named after the Royal Academy, which taught dance and music. The name Grand Opera came to her only at the end of the 19th century.

Tickets are taken here in advance, because there are too many people who want to watch performances in which the most famous theater groups from all over the world participate.

If you want to start romantic trip Paris from its heart - start with the Grand Opera.

This Parisian avenue is celebrated in songs, paintings, plays and movies. Although it acquired its name only after the French Revolution.

The Champs Elysees has always been a significant place for Parisians. But under Louis 16th it is unlikely a common person I would venture to walk along the Champs-Élysées - it was too dangerous on the Champs Elysees in those days. And already in 1810, Empress Marie-Louise entered the capital in style through this avenue. Over time, the Champs Elysees became one of the symbols of power and the city as a whole. When the Cossacks of Alexander the 1st took Paris 2 years after the Patriotic War, they set up camp just on this avenue.

Mass building of the avenue began only in 1828, and in 1836 the Arc de Triomphe appeared.

Today the Champs Elysees is the main street cities. Life is in full swing here around the clock: parades and exhibitions are held here, musicians play, they are treated to aromatic coffee in the oldest restaurant on the avenue (Le Doyen), they sell fashionable clothes, and so on.

For more than 7 centuries, one of the oldest palaces in France - and one of the most famous museums in the world.

The beginning of the Louvre was laid at the end of the 12th century, when Philip Augustus built a fortress, which was subsequently subjected to constant completions, rebuilding, and so on. With kings and epochs, the Louvre was constantly changing - each ruler brought something unique to the appearance of the palace. The palace was finally completed only by the end of the 19th century. However, it is still being rebuilt, trying to prolong the life of the most beautiful corner of France.

The Louvre keeps many secrets within its walls, and some of the secrets of the palace can be revealed on a tour. Besides, what if you get a chance to see one of the ghosts of the palace? For example, with the Egyptian Belphegor, who walks around the Louvre at night, with Queen Jeanne of Navarre, poisoned by Catherine de Medici, or with the White Lady. However, it is definitely better not to meet with the latter.

And on the way back, be sure to look into the Tuileries Garden with many secret corners and benches for couples in love.

This unique building impresses with its size, resemblance to a fortress, and uniqueness. Famed by Hugo, the cathedral has always been shrouded in legends, and to this day is considered one of the most mysterious places cities.

It is important to note that the very site from which the cathedral grew has been considered sacred since ancient times. And the Parisians believe that the statues of chimeras, the unique ring handle on the gate, as well as the round bronze plaque make dreams come true. You should only ask for your innermost, holding on to this handle or turning around on your heel on a sign with zero km. As for chimeras, they are supposed to be tickled.

And be sure to climb the spiral staircase to the tower of the cathedral to admire Paris from a bird's eye view, and listen to the playing of the most respectable organ in all of France.

Majestic and memorable - this symbol of Paris does not need advertising. You can’t go to the most fashionable capital of the world and not bring photos from eiffel tower on an outstretched hand.

It is worth noting that initially this tower was considered too awkward for Paris. But today, illuminated by thousands of lights, it is the main attraction, near which hundreds of thousands of couples declare their love and make marriage proposals.

Plus, if you're not too hung up on hard earned money, you can even book a romantic dinner right inside this Parisian symbol.

One more romantic place capital Cities. oldest bridge Paris (approx. - 1635) you will find next to Notre Dame.

According to legend, if you exchange a kiss under this stone bridge, then together you will live to the very grave in love and harmony.

The Pont Marie connected the island of St. Louis (note - the richest Parisians live there) with the right bank of the Seine. A trip on a sightseeing river bus will definitely appeal to you, and if you also have time to kiss under the arches of the bridge ...

However, you can also rent a boat.

Centuries ago, the philosopher Abelard fell in love like a boy with his young 17-year-old student named Eloise. The girl, who reciprocated the theologian, was good in intelligence, beauty, and knowledge in science and languages.

Alas, happiness did not last long: a strong difference in estates, as well as the existing post of bishop, became an obstacle to a happy life together. Having escaped to Brittany, they got married secretly, after which Eloise had a son.

Not wanting to ruin her husband and his career, Eloise took her hair as a nun. As for Abelard, he was defrocked and sent to a monastery as simple monk. However, the monastery walls did not become an obstacle to love: secret correspondence eventually became famous.

Today, lovers from all over the world travel to their grave, moved to Paris to the origins of their love story in the 19th century to leave a note with a request in a crypt in the Pere Lachaise cemetery.

This romantic Parisian district is one of the most famous hills in the world, famous for its sad (and not only) stories that poured into the city in the 19th and 20th centuries, when the doors of the first cabarets flung open, flirtatious fashionistas craved revelry, and carefree fun on the hill was the way of life of the bohemia.

From here you will see the whole of Paris, and at the same time you will visit the Wall of Love, on which confessions are made in 311 languages.

Also, don't forget to find the bust of Dalida and touch it with eyes closed. The bronze bust is said to have magical powers to fulfill romantic wishes.

This grave in the Pere Lachaise cemetery is also not to be missed! The stone sphinx guarding the grave of an English writer makes wishes come true if you whisper them in his ear and then kiss him.

However, Oscar Wilde has many eminent neighbors in that cemetery, including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf and Beaumarchais, Balzac and Bizet, and others. And the cemetery itself is one of the most famous in the world.

Therefore, if you are not afraid of the dead, then be sure to take a walk along Père Lachaise (you will be surprised how many celebrities have found their last refuge there).

The world-famous cabaret appeared in the capital at the turn of two centuries and two wars. The cabaret was opened with pomp - in Montmartre, and its owners could hardly imagine that after almost 130 years it would be almost impossible to get tickets to this institution, and the shows presented at the Moulin Rouge would be the most expensive in the world.

However, the main thing remained - shocking and provocative show. Today, in this elite music hall, and once a former tavern for simple gypsum miners, you can spend several unforgettable hours with a romantic dinner and a fantastic performance.

Tickets, of course, are not cheap (about 100 euros), but the price includes champagne and a table for two.

One of the residences of numerous French monarchs - and the most expensive palace, reflecting the luxury of the era of the famous Sun King. In fairness, this palace is the most luxurious monument of the French monarchy.

The construction of the castle began in 1661 on the swamps. Today Palace of Versailles- this is not only a building of stunning beauty, but also a fantastic park with famous fountains and groves (more than 800 hectares!).

Here you can ride a boat or bike, watch a performance - and even attend a royal evening.

This is beautiful place located on the territory of the famous Bois de Boulogne. In 1720, a small garden and a simple house become the property of the Duke d'Estre, who makes a castle out of the house for holidays and calls it Bagatelle (note - in translation - a trinket).

Years passed, the owners of the castle changed, and half a century later the building with the territory passes to the Count D'Artois. The easy-going count makes a bet with Marie Antoinette that he will complete the reconstruction of the castle in just a couple of months, while you are on vacation in Fontainebleau. The bet was won by the count. At the beginning of the 19th century, the castle with the already erected park was bought by Napoleon, in 1814 it again passed to the count and his son, and in 1904 - under the wing of the Paris City Hall.

A visit to this park will give a lot of memories, because it has not changed much since the 18th century. By the way, the park is also famous for its rose garden, in which a competition is held annually. best roses(the number of varieties exceeds 9000).

Starting romantic walk in Paris, do not forget about the Place des Vosges, formed on the swamps by Louis 9th and donated by him to the Order of the Templars.

The quarter, which was created in the 13th century on the site of drained swamps, developed so quickly that in the 14th century the royal family took possession of almost all the buildings (including the Tournel Palace) of the "too quickly and daring" prosperous Templars. Catherine de Medici also moved here with Henry the 2nd, who, at a knightly duel in 1559, received a spear incompatible with life, which later laid the foundation for the appearance of Place des Vosges.

The history of the square is truly rich: the square recreated by Henry the 4th was called the Royal Square, but the king, who was killed by a Catholic fanatic, did not have time to see it. A little later, the square is again magnificently opened, but this time in honor of the engagement of the new king with Anna of Austria.

Today, this ideal rectangle with a single through street is called Place des Vosges, which is surrounded by 36 houses and palaces of the king and queen, identical and looking at each other.

Why not? This magical place will give no less joyful minutes than river tram and Versailles park. Unforgettable emotions guaranteed!

True, it is better to take tickets in advance so as not to overpay at the park ticket office.

At your service here are more than 50 rides, 55 restaurants and shops, evening shows and musicals, behind-the-scenes movies and much more.

Not far from Disneyland, you can spend the night in one of the luxurious hotels, ideal for honeymooners and just lovers.

This stunning cathedral was built to commemorate the victims of the Franco-Prussian war. In the crypt of the basilica they keep an urn with the heart of Legentil, the founder of the church. The first stone of the Sacré-Coeur was laid back in 1885, but the cathedral was finally completed only after the war in 1919.

It is important to note that the basilica turned out to be too heavy for the fragile Montmartre, and 80 deep wells with stone pylons were used as the foundation for the future cathedral. The depth of each well reached 40 m.

It is in the Basilique du Sacré Cœur that you will find one of the largest bells in the world (over 19 tons) and the loudest and oldest French organ.

And what places in Paris do you want to visit - or have visited - you? Share your feedback and tips!

In the world capital of love, it is easy to find places where you can have a great time with your loved one or make a beautiful marriage proposal. We offer 8 romantic ideas, which will provide an unbanal and memorable date. Do you want to arrange a bright and unforgettable evening for your "half"? Use one or more items from our list!

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Enjoy the panorama of the evening capital

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Have a photo shoot on the subway

If you don’t want to be photographed against the backdrop of masterpieces of street art, linger near one of the photo booths in the metro and arrange a small photo shoot. She can be romantic, with gentle kisses in each other's arms, or funny - with funny grimaces and smiles from ear to ear. A few minutes in the booth will give valuable memories of the wonderful time spent together. A trifle, but what a pleasant ...

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Take a romantic cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin

Canal Saint-Martin is one of the favorite vacation spots for many Parisians. Very beautiful and cozy place. And to get away from the noisy tourist crowds, a boat trip will be an excellent solution. Travel in a group or arrange a cruise for two - decide for yourself. For example, a group 2.5-hour Old Paris tour along the route from Port de l "Arsenal to Bassin de la Villette will cost 18 euros per person.

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Walk on the rooftops of Paris

Continuing the theme beautiful views Paris, you can not ignore the capital's rooftops, from which panoramas of incredible beauty sometimes open up. For example, you can look at the famous Printemps terrace, the rooftop of the nearby Galeries Lafayette or the French restaurant Le Perchoir.

By the way, in the summer months (from July to September) you can book a place to visit the Saint-Jacques tower. And the views from it open ... you will swing!

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Eat seafood and wine

The freshest oysters and excellent French wine are perhaps the perfect combination for a romantic evening. Where in Paris they serve the most delicious seafood, we told. And if you decide to have a candlelit dinner at home, excellent shellfish and other marine life can be obtained.

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Dance passionate tango

Have you always dreamed of mastering the dance of love and passion? Well, do not put off the dream indefinitely and book a couple of places for the next lesson. Paris is full of studios where you can learn to dance. For example, classes are regularly held at the Théâtre de Verre at 17 rue de la Chapelle. The cost of participation is 3 euros per person.