4 unusual gifts for Valentine's Day
Paris is said to be one of the most romantic cities in the world. Some believe it is even the capital of romance. Indeed, couples who seal their love on the Pont des Arts with a padlock are there to prove it.
Paris is said to be one of the most romantic cities in the world. Some believe it is even the capital of romance. Indeed, couples who seal their love on the Pont des Arts with a padlock are there to prove it. Don’t you have foreign friends who proposed to their girlfriend at the foot of the Eiffel Tower? And how many Americans come to spend their honeymoon in Paris? So there is no excuse not to celebrate Valentine’s Day properly. On that note, we launched a quiz among our teams in Paris and London to find out what the most unusual gifts they would like to receive are.
For her: a sumptuous dinner on the Seine
The Seine is bustling with activities, whether tourist, recreational or romantic. So why not combine all three and organise a tête-à-tête meal for your sweetheart. The city of Paris will gently glide past your eyes but she will have eyes only for you with such a gift. We found several boats but Le Diamant Bleu really stood out. It is a luxury Parisian barge that will welcome you at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with cocktails and canapés. The meal is also worth the expense, we particularly enjoyed the dessert: the surprise heart to share. There are still places for 14th February, hurry up! And if it’s complicated, you can always tell her I love You in the sweetest way possible.
For him: a night in a nest hut
Every little boy dreams of having a treehouse perched at the top of a tree. Your partner will probably appreciate this little getaway that will remind him a bit of his childhood. And you will also love falling asleep in his arms with the chirping of birds nearby. Many providers have set up such accommodations but we have to say that La Cahute Nichée caught our eye. Okay, it is in Vendée but all the more reason to spend a long weekend in this beautiful region. By the way, the park will only open in April with the return of spring but there is nothing to stop you from booking now and giving a personalised coupon with a photo of the romantic bedroom. And if it is really too far then simply tell him how much you love your super hero with a poster in his name!
For us both! Things are getting serious…
So if you have already spent several Valentine’s Days together it is certainly time to get serious. A romantic weekend in Venice would certainly do the trick! We found a palace worthy of the name for your getaway: Hotel Canal Grande. There are regular and low-cost flights from Orly to Marco Polo airport, not far from the city. For lunch, nothing beats a meal by the water in Venice. There are many restaurants but Canova appealed to us with its little balconies for two. Finally, why not hire a professional photographer to forever mark this romantic weekend? We found a very good photographer who speaks French and has a very beautiful portfolio: here is Luca.
Bonus: a second property!
If the suggestions above do not seem that unusual then let’s think big! What about a second property? A gift for one or the other for endless romantic weekends. We have selected a few properties that are really worth the detour, 3 truly unusual gifts for Valentine’s Day:
