HOTELS
The charming La Vie en Rose, a repurposed barge docked near Notre-Dame, has room for two guests, and only two (01 43 54 03 46; 650 euros per day). Le Raphel, a luxury hotel near the Champs-Elysees, has hosted some of the world’s most glamorous couples (01 53 64 32 01; 382 euros-992 euros).
CAFES
The whimsical La Charlotte en l’Ile features some of the richest hot choc-olate in Paris (01 43 54 25 83; 4th arr.). Down a cobblestone alley off Rue Mazarine you’ll find L’Heure Gourmande, a cozy hideaway offering tea and treats (01 46 34 00 40; 6th arr.).
RESTAURANTS
Overlooking the bustling Gare de Lyon, Le Train Bleu takes you back to the golden age of train travel (01 43 43 09 06; 12th arr.). Lasserre, located in an elegant town house, offers heavenly cuisine and lavish decorations, highlighted by a sliding roof for mealtime stargazing (01 43 59 53 43; 8th arr.).
STROLLS
Wander the twisting stairways up to the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur on Montmartre. Or stroll along Canal St-Martin in the 10th arrondissement, stopping to skip stones in the water (a la “Amelie”) and admire the arched iron footbridges.
SAYING ‘I LOVE YOU’
Tip Sheet suggests having your message broadcast in LED glory on one of Paris’s 170 municipal bulletin boards (paris.fr). For something more low tech, the graffiti artist Andre (lovegraffiti.com) will sneak out and inscribe your love’s name on a wall. OK, technically it’s not legal. But nothing spices romance like a bit of danger.
