Paris Honeymoon - Travel to France, the Most Visited Country in the World

Honeymoon destinations - Paris

Paris is rightly known as the romance capital of the world. Its treasures of natural and artistic beauty as well as the delights of good food and wine make it the ideal destination for honeymooners from around the world. So if you wish to begin your married life with a truly romantic vacation, you cannot go wrong in Paris. After all it is the capital of France, the most visited country in the world.

Walk arm in arm

One of the most romantic things you can do in Paris is to take a walk along one of the most beautiful avenues in the world, the Champs-Elysees. The best time to do so in late in the evening when the lights of the avenue turn the landscape into a fantasy land. Another great place for walking with your beloved is the Ile Saint Louis near Notre Dame. This tiny island within the Seine is dotted with lovely boutique shops, great restaurants and busy nightclubs. And while you take in all the sights, dig into a bowl of berthillon, a delicious ice cream that this tiny neighborhood is reputed for.

Romance along the Seine

Yet another way to spend a romantic evening would to be to take a cruise on the Seine. You can choose from the boat rides or the luxury cruises that thrown in music and a dining experience as well. Late evening is undoubtedly the best time to enjoy the twinkling lights of the city and the romantic ambience that Paris is so famous for. Alternatively you can walk along the Seine River with your beloved after sunset. Few other scenes in the world can match this in romance and magic. So as you walk along the river, take your honey to the nearest bridge and get smooching!

Admire nature

Paris is has several beautiful gardens and here you can serenade your new spouse in the midst of unbelievably romantic settings. Luxembourg Gardens is especially famous for its graceful landscape, impressive statues and flower beds as well as the adjacent Luxembourg Castle which is breathtaking in its magnificence. The Buttes-Chamont is a romantic-style park with lakes, bridges and even a waterfall which is less frequented by tourists but a favorite courting venue for couples. The Jardins de Plantes on the other hand is a good pick if you are interested in botanical variety as this garden is famous for its exotic species of flowers and plants

A taste of royalty

If you want to love like a royalty on your honeymoon, reserve a stay at the exclusive George V in Paris. However if your pockets don’t run so deep, check out any of the French chateaus near Paris where you and your spouse will get a feel of authentic continental luxury. The Chateau d’ Esclimont is in fact a mere 45 minutes from Paris and has lower priced rooms for those who want to romance on a budget.

Up in the clouds

Romance your significant other from the many wonderful vantage points that Paris affords. Of these, the Eiffel Tower is of course the most famous. The right time to visit the top of the tower is towards the end of the day when the surrounding skyscape is awash in the glow of the setting sun. You can also go atop the Arc de Triomphe and get an amazing view of the city with your arms around your beloved.

Soak in the history of Paris by visiting the fantastic monuments, cathedrals and palaces that this city is famous for.  The Chateau de Versailles is one of the most luxurious castles in Europe and recalls the grandeur of eighteenth-century France. The Notre Dame Cathedral and the Chartres Cathedral are two of the most splendid churches in whole of Europe. After you have been appropriately impressed by all the history and architecture, cozy up with your spouse on the stunning grounds of the palaces. Don’t forget to take a bottle of wine and some baguettes to nibble on.

Fine dining

Paris is a gourmet’s delight and what better way to indulge all your senses than to savor fine French cuisine along with some delectable wine. The best part of the culinary experience in Paris is that it is available in a whole range of prices. On one hand there are several Michelin-starred fine dining venues run by master chefs where the offerings are nothing short of culinary masterpieces. At the same time however there are also the colorful side-walk cafes brimming with students, tourists and people just enjoying the sun and the food.

Get heady with wine

If France is the wine capital of the world, Paris is the jewel in the crown. The city is the Holy Grail for connoisseurs and all lovers of wine.  And what better way to celebrate the start of a new life than partake of a variety of nectar from the French vineyards. You can sample the most elite of French wines, like the small-production wines from Beaujois and Loire at the select wine bars or bistros a vins or try a variety of wines at the newer caves a manger that are wine shops also serving food. Or else you can also ask your neighborhood café for the best bubbly they have and raise a toast to your love and marriage.

Jazz it up

Along with being the ultimate destination for art and style, Paris is also one of the best cities in the world to listen to jazz. Performers range from international stars to wannabees still trying to perfect their rhythm. So take your beloved and reserve a place at the more popular clubs or simply pop in at the smoky hole-in-the-wall. Snuggle up close, sip wine and lose yourselves to the romantic strains of jazz.

Few cities in the world can beat Paris when it comes to offering the very best of romantic ambience. Beautiful people, landscape, food, art, nature and music make for a truly romantic honeymoon. In fact Paris is a place as perfect as they come to live a glorious romance and what better way to begin your married life!