How does Paris celebrate Valentine's Day?

In the city of love, there are so many different ways to celebrate love! While some prefer quiet evenings with their loved ones while strolling in the many beautiful parks of Paris, you can also choose to have a night of indulgences and fine-dine in one of Paris' many restaurants.

Where can I spend Valentine's Day in Paris?

Paris has many spots to offer for a perfect Valentine's Day. Eiffel Tower is a symbol of the city of course, but besides this, you can dine on the Seine, look at the fantastical castles of Loire Valley or go museum-hopping for a quieter celebration.

What do the French give for Valentine's Day?

Macarons are one of the most commonly exchanged confectioneries in the city of Paris on this day. Paris gourmet macaron shop Ladurée's Valentine's Day display on Rue Jacob is a sight to behold. Chocolates & jewellery are common gifts as well.

What are valentines cards called in France?

Knowns as 'Cartes d'amities', it has been found that the very recorded Valentines greeting was from the Duke of Orleans, a prisoner in the Tower of London, in the 1400s.

Lakshmi Menon, Author at Headout Blog

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Born to parents bit by the wander bug, Lakshmi calls her love for travel "hereditary and habitual". Perpetually ensconced with a book in her hand and a mug of coffee in the other, she has been to over 15 countries in her 23 years of existence and is currently saving miles and money for her solo trip to Iceland. Always hustling towards the least trodden path, she has encountered some wonderful people during her escapades and if you ever meet her, she won't stop gushing about them.