It's often said that no matter what the price, it's the thought that counts. But when you're trying to impress your crush and win his or her heart, you always try to go the extra mile. Unfortunately, your bank account isn't quite as full as Uncle Scrooge's. But that doesn't mean you can't try. But you don't have to give up on courting the one you love.
You don't have to break the bank to treat your other half to an enchanted moment: the key to success is hidden in our guide to good deals and ideas for outings on a budget.
Restaurants or cafés, trendy bars, cultural outings, games and escape games, romantic strolls: there's no shortage of choice in Paris and the Paris region. Once again, the City of Love has everything we need to spend a lovely moment together. Now the hard part is making your choice... And finding the courage to ask your crush out on a date.
Did you know? One of Paris's most secret gardens is hidden in the 19th arrondissement.
In the heart of the 19th arrondissement, it's a well-kept secret, but one that we invite you to discover every day during the summer months. Le Centquatre's secret garden is a discreet little island, hidden from view, where you can take refuge all summer long. [Read more]
Le Jardin du Yoga, secret playground at La Roche-Guyon (95)
Hidden away in a little street, indicated by a single small sign, the Jardin du Yoga is one of the least-known parks in La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département. So, we're taking you there to discover it with us! [Read more]
Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine
Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls. [Read more]
Le Jardin Yili, the unusual Chinese garden hidden away in the Yvelines
Jardin Yili is the only privately-owned traditional Chinese garden in France. Head for Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, about 33 km from Paris, for a change of scenery. Discover this 10,000 m² green space, imbued with spirituality and tranquility, where you can discover the art of Chinese gardens and immerse yourself in a feng shui setting inspired by age-old traditions. [Read more]
Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet
The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny. [Read more]
TrantranZai Montparnasse, for spicy Sichuan noodles and ravioli in Paris!
Sponsored - If you're a lover of Chinese cuisine, you've got to try TrantranZai, which specializes in Sichuan noodles and ravioli. Its 3rd address, in the Montparnasse district, transports us to a Chinese night market for an authentic culinary experience, with hearty dishes, a family atmosphere and immersive decor! [Read more]
L'Almanach Montmartre, a high-altitude bistronomic and artistic restaurant
High up on the Butte Montmartre, l'Almanach Montmartre is a restaurant that combines bistronomy and art. [Read more]
Neuvième Cru, a friendly and (very) affordable little corner of Italy in Paris
Neuvième Cru is a friendly, (very) affordable pocket-sized Italian restaurant! [Read more]
"Des Restes": Top chef Jean Covillault's €22 anti-gaspi ephemeral restaurant in the Marais district of Paris
"Des Restes" is the name of this ephemeral restaurant opening to us from November 26, 2024 to March 30, 2025 in the 3ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. Dreamed up by former Top Chef candidate Jean Covillault, this restaurant offers only dishes made from ingredients you wouldn't have kept, all in an affordable €22 menu! We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Emma Duvéré, the 11th arrondissement's friendly café-pâtisserie with brunch and tea time
Emma Duvéré is the charming neighborhood café-pâtisserie nestled in the discreet rue Sedaine in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Located in the heart of Popincourt Village, this eco-responsible address, with its delicious, organic and homemade flavors, has become a veritable neighborhood landmark. It's a great place to stop for lunch, brunch or a coffee and cake. [Read more]
Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times
Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try. [Read more]
Gourmet tea time under the dome of Printemps Haussmann by Bryan Esposito
Why not make yourself comfortable at Bleu Coupole, the restaurant under the immense Printemps Haussmann dome, to discover Pastry Chef Bryan Esposito's new gourmet tea time? Both gourmet and accessible every day, there's something for everyone. [Read more]
"Weekend Brunch" is the all-inclusive buffet menu with over 70 recipes, drinks and cocktails.
Sponsored - For your brunch, make way for a choice of over 70 specialities: sweet, savoury, delicacies, cocktails (with and without alcohol), drinks... it's a gourmet's paradise. Every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. Reduced rate! Brunch on New Year's Day, January 1: Book now! [Read more]
Brunch Time at Miami Boulevard: All-inclusive, all-you-can-eat!
Le Miami Boulevard is the ultimate brunch paradise: an XXL 180° buffet in a setting that will propel you into a whole new ambience. A gourmet formula with an incredible choice of dishes and desserts: brunch fans beware! Come and brunch on New Year's Day, Friday December 1: Book now! [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch at the Mélodi in Versailles
An all-you-can-eat brunch that's both gourmet and affordable, in a charming setting? Let's head for Mélodi Versailles in the Yvelines, the friendly restaurant in the Montreuil district. [Read more]
Notre-Dame, symbol of a Renaissance, photo exhibition at Hôtel Castille
To mark the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Hôtel Castille is hosting the exhibition "Notre-Dame, Symbol of a Renaissance" from December 8, 2024 to February 8, 2025. This mini-exhibition plunges visitors into the heart of photographer Patrick Zachmann's work. [Read more]
Street art: L'équipée returns for a third edition in Paris
Street art takes over a place steeped in history in Paris! For one weekend only, on Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8, 2024, 25 urban artists will be taking over a site that has been closed for the past ten years, and unveiling their frescoes to the general public. Find out more about "L'équipée 3", a free street art event not to be missed in early December! [Read more]
Crossing Lines: our photos of the exhibition mixing graffiti and shibari at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery
When graffiti and shibari meet... Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort invites you to discover its Crossing Lines exhibition, featuring works by JonOne and Marie Sauvage, from November 14, 2024 to January 15, 2025. This unique collaboration between graffiti and shibari art blends urban energy with artistic strings for a unique visual experience! [Read more]
Benjamin Lacombe presents "Papillon Noir", the free exhibition at Galerie Gallimard, our photos
New Benjamin Lacombe exhibition in Paris! Galerie Gallimard opens its doors to the famous French illustrator from November 26, 2024 to January 9, 2025. This is an opportunity to discover a series of originals by Benjamin Lacombe from "The Portrait of Dorian Gray", presented for the first time in France. [Read more]
Gardiens du geste: the exhibition to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame at the Musée de la Légion d'Honneur
The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur pays tribute to the craftsmen who helped renovate Notre-Dame de Paris, in an exhibition running from December 11, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Exhibition FoRTE#6: the new edition of the FRAC Île-de-France's young talents in Romainville
The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 6th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 30, 2024 to January 18, 2025. [Read more]
Un Abécédaire littéraire parisien, d'Aragon à Zola: the free exhibition at galerie Roger-Viollet
Galerie Roger-Viollet plunges us into literary Paris with an original photo exhibition on view from November 21, 2024 to February 1, 2025. [Read more]
The Hurling Pub: the Irish sports bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement
Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the Hurling Pub in Paris, where Irish culture meets live sports matches in a warm, festive atmosphere. [Read more]
The Long Hop: an English pub not to be missed in Paris
Located in the 5th arrondissement, The Long Hop is a lively, friendly English pub in the heart of Paris, ideal for sports fans and beer lovers. [Read more]
Le Nouvel Institut: the cheap, festive and sporty bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement
A well-known bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Nouvel Institut is the inexpensive place to sit out on the terrace, watch a match or play a game of billiards in the evening! [Read more]
The TLM, the new living space on the Petite Ceinture in the 19th district, accessible and supportive of others
TLM is the spot that's waking up the Little Belt in Paris's 19th arrondissement. After closing for renovation, the TLM, located at 105 rue Curial in Paris's 19th arrondissement, reopened on March 26, 2024. This project, initiated by the Au fil du Rail collective following a call for projects from the SNCF, transforms a former railway hall into a living space dedicated to culture, sustainable fashion and responsible food, with the ultimate aim of bringing together all publics from all walks of life. [Read more]
Investigation game at the Musée Jacquemart-André: take part in a fun quest through the collections
Can you decipher the secrets hidden in the collections of the Musée Jacquemart-André? Come and put your neurons to the test, with the investigative game offered every day at the museum. [Read more]
Gamescape, the historical adventure escape game just a stone's throw from République
Looking for an escape game out of the ordinary? Let's head for Gamescape, located a stone's throw from République, which offers no less than three unique adventures, plus a giant escape game for large group team building. Conceived by three game enthusiasts, Gamescape takes you back in time to different locations in Paris. Will you come out of these adventures unscathed? From €19/person [Read more]
Majestic Escape Game in Paris: total immersion in the world of the Titanic
All aboard! Majestic Escape Game offers a room dedicated to the sinking of the Titanic, and invites budding adventurers to escape from the engine room in 60 minutes, or risk going down with the liner. We played Jack and Rose for a test run, now it's your turn! [Read more]
Team Break, the escape game in the heart of La Défense
Good news for escape game fans! Team Break, the escape game brand, has moved from the CNIT to a new address in La Défense since June 9th 2021. The new location will offer the best of the company's escape rooms as well as a brand new quiz experience and a Koh Lanta room. [Read more]
Le Cachot de la Bastille, our test of Gamescape's Revolutionary escape game
Lovers of history, and of the French Revolution in particular, are in for a treat with Gamescape's new Le Cachot de la Bastille escape game in Paris's 11th arrondissement. The redesign now allows you to play in pairs only, if you wish. [Read more]
Looking for inspiration for your next date? Check out our guide.
Where to take your date in Paris? Ideas for outings in the capital
Are you planning a first date but don't know what to do with your crush? We've come up with a few ideas for date spots in Paris. Now it's up to you! [Read more]
Where to take your date in Paris? Ideas for outings in the capital
