Where to go for a romantic weekend ?

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Whether it’s for a celebration, Valentine’s Day or just for a romantic getaway, are you wondering where to go for a romantic weekend? Well we will help you refine your decision and if your choice is in the French capital, we will be able to offer you a romantic hotel, in a romantic district with an equally romantic program 🙂

How to choose a destination for your romantic weekend ?

First of all, you have to ask yourself the right questions. What are your desires? And desires for both of you of course! Here are some questions that might put you on the right track:

  • Do you want to take the plane or the car? Indeed, the destinations differ according to the number of hours of transport. The car allows you a certain freedom when the train or the planes make you dependent on their schedules.
  • Are you going for 2 or 3 days? We don’t spend as many hours on the journey for a 2 or 3 day stay. This can also guide you in the choice of transport.
  • Will you stay at home or will you cross the border? Do you want to take off and disconnect until you speak another language during your trip? Or will you favor the simplicity, the authenticity of a stay in France? To discuss together…
  • What will your budget be? This question will lead to the answers to the previous questions. Without a budget limit, you can afford everything, but more often than not, travelers set a budget for transport, accommodation, catering, visits, …

City, sea or countryside ?

What is your state of mind at the moment for your romantic weekend ? Do you want to isolate yourself in the countryside, sunbathe by the sea or visit a big city?

  • The advantages of a romantic weekend in a city :
    • Activities: you won’t be bored during an urban getaway. Visit of museums, temporary exhibitions, shows, shopping, … Enough to clear your mind and completely forget everyday life!
    • Access: nothing is less certain. It will be very easy to reach a big city by plane, train or even by car. And on site, public transport or walking will even save you the car. Rather pleasant if you want to have a drink…
    • Nightlife: in town, you will have a wide choice of restaurants, theatres, piano bars, or cabarets.
  • The advantages of a romantic weekend near the sea :
    • The suitcase: ultra light if you only plan to bring a swimsuit and sarong.
    • Sea wind: there is no denying it, but the salty air is particularly exotic! To feel the slightly damp wind sweep through our hair and face the immensity. A feeling of loneliness for two that can turn out to be particularly romantic…
    • Vitamin D: for a romantic weekend in winter, you may need sunshine and postcard landscapes. The rays of the Côte d’Azur will warm your skin and your hearts at the same time!
  • The advantages of a romantic weekend in the countryside :
    • Rest: the calm of the countryside is conducive to sweet words and rapprochements. Forget the frenzy of the city, take a book or chat with your dear and tender in front of a good cup of steaming coffee…
    • A return to basics: walks hand in hand along the river, in the mountains or quite simply in the forest are a return to basics. Finally, you came for a weekend for two and nothing will tarnish the project. The song of birds, the trickling of water, as if nature were celebrating your duet…
    • Alone in the world: in the countryside surrounded by nature, you will take the time. Time to breathe, to observe a magnificent panorama around you, and to relax. So much space for a rediscovered promiscuity.

Luxury, privacy or party ?

In addition to the location of your romantic weekend, there is the question of the type of weekend. And the answer basically lies in your personalities and always in the spirit of the moment.

  • Luxury romantic weekend : imagine yourself in a suite with a spa and a bottle of Champagne in your jacuzzi. A breathtaking view, a gourmet meal concocted by a great chef and in the early morning, a dip in the outdoor pool, or even the indoor pool? Admit that would prolong the dream well…
  • Festive weekend in glitter mode: go to a trendy bar or a roof top for an explosive cocktail, then head to a very prominent table in a popular address in the city. Enjoy the musical atmosphere and tease the dance floor until dawn. It is only when the first rays arrive that you will think of prolonging this eternal night at the hotel…
  • Relaxing weekend in total privacy: opt for the anonymity of a big city and the intimate atmosphere of a small charming hotel, after leaving your table for two in a wildly romantic little restaurant. A walk under the moonlight, a jazz club and love in the background. You don’t need madness to be in love…

And why not Paris, the City of Love..?

Who has never dreamed of a romantic stay in our beautiful French capital? A romantic weekend in the city of love? Paris is the city of lovers and each heart capsizes in the moonbeam deposited on the Seine. If you want to spend 2 romantic days in Paris, we can help you organize it.

There are so many things to see and do, you have to choose. But be careful, remember to take the time, to savor every moment with your dear and tender. Just because Parisians are running non-stop doesn’t mean you have to do the same!

Ideas for a romantic weekend in Paris

For a successful romantic weekend, you need :

  • Gastronomy :
    • Restaurant le Petit Prince de Paris, cosy and charming in the 5th arrondissement
    • Le Chalet des Îles  on the Bois de Boulogne lake
    • Mystery Cuisine, atypical experience and creative cuisine in a particularly romantic setting
  • Cocooning places :
    • Le 5ème cru : a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine in a subdued setting
    • Qui plume la lune : French and innovative cuisine in an intimate and cozy atmosphere.
    • L’Oiseau blanc with a view over the Eiffel Tower
  • Tea rooms where it is good to sit at a table for 2 :
    • La fourmi ailéefor its old bookshop decor and its fireplace
    • Le Loir dans la théière with its antique furniture and comforting cakes
    • Tea Caddy for its British side.
  • Gentle evenings :
    • Le Duc des Lombards or the Sunset Sunside for a Jazzy evening
    • The small théâtre de Nesle for a small theater evening in a mini room as we like them in the French capital
    • Le Champo, an independent cinema in the 5th arrondissement !
  • Romantic walks :
    • On the Pont des Arts, the lovers bridge (the Pont de l’Archevêché is also very romantic !)
    • Along the Seine river, under Parisian bridges
    • Rue Mouffetard on the way to Place de la Contrescarpe and the Panthéon 
    • The Place Furstemberg, one of the most romantic square of Paris with the Place Dauphine
  • Green breaks :
    • At Luxembourg Garden facing a kiosk. Typically Parisian.
    • At Parc Monceauo admire the magnificent decor and the superb old-fashioned merry-go-round
    • The Jardin des Plantes, its Great Greenhouses and menagerie
  • Visits almost alone:
      • The Nissim de Camondo museum, unknown to Parisians
      • The Balzac House
      • The Delacroix Museum, artist’s home and studio

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Where to sleep for a romantic weekend in Paris ?

Now that you know where to go for a romantic weekend, it’s time to think about where to sleep. Here again a wide range of accommodation opens up. Barge, bed and breakfast, apartment, hotel…

Choose a charming hotel in the heart of Paris

The hotel is, in our opinion, the best choice for a romantic weekend. Indeed, you certainly do not have in mind a romantic weekend with the program, dishes, storage, cooking … a hotel room comes with services.

At the hotel, you enter a clean room, with a well-made bed, welcome products and soft and comforting bath linen. In the morning, a breakfast is served to you without you having to lift a finger. You just have to focus on your other half and your romantic weekend.

Now, which hotel to choose? A design hotel, ultra modern and focused on technology? An atypical and conceptual establishment? Or a traditional and romantic boutique hotel..? Let’s go straight for the last one.

What is a boutique hotel?

A charming hotel is a small establishment on a human scale that smacks of authenticity and that departs from what can be found in a hotel chain. Thus, the charming hotel offers an atmosphere, quality materials and a privileged location. The charming hotel is perfect for a romantic weekend!

Romance in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and at the Hotel des 2 Continents

Is there a more romantic district than Saint-Germain-des-Prés for your romantic weekend in Paris? Nothing is less sure. Place Furstemberg, Pont des Arts, Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés seem to have been designed for lovers! The padlocks that weighed down the famous Pont des Arts until recently are proof of this. Walking hand in hand on this bridge which connects the majestic Institut de France on one side and the unbeatable Louvre Museum on the other, and watching the reflection of the moon land on the Seine, what a privileged moment!

The Hotel des 2 Continents, located rue Jacob in the historic center of Paris

In the discreet rue Jacob, facing the gourmet macaroon shop, Ladurée, is the Hotel des 2 Continents. Ideally located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and a stone’s throw from the metro station of the same name, it is the ideal base for visiting Paris. Leaving the hotel, you are only a few minutes walk from the main tourist sites of the capital such as:

  • The Louvre Museum,
  • The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
  • The Sainte-Chapelle, …

And Paris is a small city, you can reach the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower in just 45 minutes on foot. For a short outing to the Sacré Coeur or Montmartre, take the bus, direct from our establishment, and to get to the Versailles Castle or to Disneyland Paris, head for the RER. The Sun King’s castle is a marvel not to be missed during of a visit to Paris. You will stroll through the gardens with your loved one and then climb aboard a boat to complete the romantic decor.

And if you’re in the mood to spend your money on a shopping spree, the Bon Marché, Lafayette Galleries or the Marais area will satisfy you!

Rooms at the Hotel des 2 Continents

For your romantic weekend in Paris, we will be delighted to welcome you in a Deluxe room with a view of the typical and so Parisian rue Jacob. This 17m2 room is equipped with:

  • fast and free wifi
  • king size bed (180cm)
  • private marble bathroom with bathtub, welcome products and hairdryer
  • courtesy tray and espresso machine
  • smart tv
  • individual air conditioning
  • blackout curtains, …

The Hotel des 2 Continents also offers superior rooms with a double bed and typical Parisian decoration. Do not hesitate to contact our reception to organize a little romantic surprise for your lover. Rose petals on the bed, a glass of Champagne on arrival, macaroons or chocolate cake to share, with a tender note that our team will be happy to leave in the room.

Breakfast in the room too

Make the most of this weekend for two by having breakfast served in your room. Prolong your nocturnal romance in the privacy of your bedroom. Served every day between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in continental form in your room, you can enjoy:

  • a hot beverage ;
  • an orange juice ;
  • bread, pastries
  • butter, jam
  • yogurt and fruit salad

The price is the same as in the dining room, €15 per person (excluding the offer with breakfast included).

Your romantic weekend at the Hotel des 2 Continents

What if we gave you ideas for a romantic weekend in Paris?

Saturday.

On Saturday, stop by the hotel and leave your suitcases in your room or in the hotel’s luggage room to fully enjoy your city break. Then, head to the 9th arrondissement of Paris and the Museum of Romantic Life. The place alone invites romance. Temporary exhibition, or permanent collection, it is the cultural moment of this trip for two.

Then, take a bucolic break in the museum’s garden and tea room. In the evening, very close to the Hotel des 2 Continents, the delicious Christine restaurant welcomes you. Its decoration, its divine dishes and its beautiful wine list are conducive to romantic confidences…

To return to the hotel, the night will cuddle you along the banks of the Seine river. Climb the steps of the Pont des Arts and admire the city of light around you! Magic and enchantment guaranteed.

Sunday.

In the early morning, extend your privacy by requesting breakfast in your room. If you are lucky enough to occupy the only superior room with a balcony, you can enjoy your coffee on the rooftops of Paris. As you leave the hotel, don’t miss the delicate Place Furstemberg just two minutes away. Pure romance!! Stroll through the alleys of the 6th arrondissement during a romantic stroll on the lookout for the slightest historical testimony.

After lunch at La Palette on the terrace, walk up Rue de Seine to the Jardin du Luxembourg. Stroll along the statues of queens, take a seat on the mythical green chairs around the central fountain, and enjoy a melon ice cream while listening to the music played in one of the kiosks.

Last idea, when you leave Paris, with love in your eyes, think about your next romantic weekend and book your next stay at the Hotel des 2 Continents