Visiting France

Valentine’s Day in Paris

Valentine’s Chocolates in Paris

Planning to spend Valentine’s Day in Paris? The City of Light is one of the most romantic places to spend the holiday, so you won’t be hard pressed to find a good way to celebrate.

From a romantic dinner at one of the best restaurants in Paris to a boat cruise on the Seine, there are plenty of things to keep the romance flowing. Many Paris hotels have Valentine’s Day packages with special gifts for couples as well.

You can check out these pages with useful information about great Paris hotels, romantic Paris restaurants, and other activities for Valentines Day in Paris to get some ideas for your trip.

Luxury Hotels in Paris
The city’s best hotels are the perfect places to start your romantic trip to Paris.

Best Paris Restaurants
There is no shortage of great restaurants in Paris, and many of them have an ambiance that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Paris Bars and Clubs
If you want to celebrate all night, the best bars and clubs in Paris are great places to do it.

Paris Sightseeing
With so many romantic places to see in Paris, there is no shortage of ways to make your Valentine’s Day special. From a kiss at the top of the Eiffel Tower to a hand-in-hand walk in Parc Monceau, the possibilities are endless.

Top 5 Ways to Save Money in Paris

Bastille

Paris is an expensive city, but there are ways to avoid paying high prices if you are in the know. Below are my tips for the top 5 ways to save money in Paris:

1. Student / Senior / Child Discounts
Most Paris museums and attractions offer substantial discounts for students (with ID), seniors, and children. Some shops and restaurants also offer discounts, so be sure to ask.

2. Free Sundays at Paris Museums
The following Paris museums are free the first Sunday of every month, all year: the Centre Pompidou, the Musees de l’Assistance publique, the Musees des Arts Asiatiques Guimet, the Musee Delacroix, the Musee Gustave Moreau, the Musee Hebert, the Musee Henner, the Louvre, the Musee du Moyen Age (Thermes de Cluny), the Musee de l’Orangerie, the Musee d’Orsay, the Musee Picasso, the Musee du quai Branly, the Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature, the Musee National Eugene Delacroix, the Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, the Cite nationale de l’histoire de l’immigration, and the Musee Rodin.

3. Free Paris Museums
The following Paris museums are free every day, all year: the Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, the Maison de Balzac, the Musee Bible et Terre Sainte, the Maison Bourdelle, the Musee Carnavalet, the Musee Cernuschi, the Musee Cognacq-Jay, the Musee du Compagnonnage, the Musee Curie (Institut du radium), the Musee Jean Moulin, the Musee du Parfum-Fragonard, the Theatre musee des Capucines Fragonard, the Petit Palais – Musee des Beaux Arts de la Ville de Paris, the Musee de la Prefecture de Police, the Maison de Victor Hugo, the Musee de la Vie Romantique, the Musee national de la Legion d’honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, the Arenes de Lutece, Le Plateau – Centre d’art contemporain, and the Musee Zadkine.

4. Paris Metro Pass
Paris Metro passes like the Paris Visite Pass and the Navigo can save you time and money during your stay in Paris.

5. Paris Museum Pass
The Paris Museum Pass grants access to over 60 museums and monuments in Paris and surrounding area, and saves you from waiting in long ticket lines. You can purchase the Paris Museum Pass at any metro station.

France Train Guide

Gare de l’Est Train Station

Train transportation in France is efficient and easy to use. Below are some tips for making the most of France’s regular and high-speed TGV trains, as well as Eurostar and Thalys trains.

France Train Guide

– You can check schedules and book tickets online on the SNCF website (you can pick up your ticket in any train station if you have the reservation number and the credit card you used for purchase).

– Discount fares are available for advance bookings, but they sell out quickly. Make sure to purchase tickets as far in advance as possible if you want to get the cheapest train tickets.

– There are many types of trains that travel throughout France and from France to other countries in Europe. When booking, you can see what types of trains are available on your route. Usually tickets for the slower, older trains are less expensive than tickets for the newer, faster ones.

Paris Train Guide

There are six major train stations in Paris, each of which is served by the extensive local public transportation network. These are the Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de l’Est, Gare de Lyon, Gare d’Austerlitz, and Gare Saint-Lazare. You can use the Paris Metro Guide to learn more about how to get around the city.