| Dating in Paris should be one of the easiest and | | | | For lovers of music and stained glass, Ste. |
| most enjoyable things you will ever plan. The only | | | | Chapelle, tucked away right behind Notre Dame, |
| problem you will encounter is choosing between | | | | offers a special treat. With the highest ratio of |
| hundreds of amazing, memorable activities and | | | | glass to stone of any gothic cathedral, Ste. |
| sights available on any given day. Let's look at ten | | | | Chapelle puts on its own light show every day, |
| of the best possibilities for romantic getaways in | | | | especially at sunset. Check schedules if you would |
| the city of lights, in no particular order. | | | | like to see a classical music performance that |
| A classic bohemian way to spend a night under | | | | accompanies the changes in light in the cathedral. |
| the Parisian lights is to stroll along the river until | | | | After the show, the two historical islands are right |
| you get to Pont Neuf, a pedestrian bridge on the | | | | outside the door. |
| Seine. Before you go, get a nice bottle of wine | | | | Another daytime activity is just to take a walk |
| and cheese or another light snack to take along. | | | | from the Louvre through the Tuileries. This |
| Once you get to the bridge, you can find a place | | | | luxurious park takes you through the old royal |
| to sit and quietly watch the boats slide | | | | palace and towards the Arc de Triomphe. |
| underneath and central Paris glitter above you. | | | | Depending on the time of year, carnivals, live |
| Expect company, but usually it is a quiet and | | | | music and food stalls line the sides of the park. |
| convivial atmosphere. | | | | Check listings before you head out. |
| For a more traditional afternoon picnic, try a trip | | | | For a more interactive date, head to La Villette in |
| out to the Bois de Boulogne. To the west of the | | | | the north of the city. This modern science park |
| city, this park (or "woods") is large enough to | | | | has activities for all ages, and you and your date |
| make you forget the city for a while. If you pick | | | | can have some hands-on fun with the quirky |
| your spot carefully, you and your date can even | | | | games and experiments in the complex. Again, |
| find a surprising amount of privacy. Enjoy the | | | | the temporary exhibits change, so call ahead to |
| walk and make the hunt for a great spot which is | | | | find out what they are currently offering. |
| part of the fun you'll enjoy together. | | | | Of course, all of these walks through the city can |
| All but the most jaded travelers will be drawn to | | | | (and should) be paired with meals, one of the |
| the beauty and history of the Eiffel Tower. Going | | | | greatest attractions of Paris. A wonderful place to |
| together and seeing Paris from the top is a once | | | | eat and people watch is Rue de Mouffetard, in the |
| in a lifetime experience. If you are game for a | | | | Latin Quarter. If you get there early in the |
| little exercise together, consider skipping the | | | | morning, the market will just be opening, and you |
| elevator up the first two floors and climb the | | | | can pick from fresh produce or just have a |
| stairs. The view from inside the steel beast is | | | | coffee and a pastry in one of the many cafes |
| unique, and working your way up together will | | | | and markets on the street. If you want to sleep |
| give you time to bond and chat. You can skip the | | | | in, don't worry-the street also offers several |
| restaurant in the tower for one of the great | | | | reasonably priced and delicious brunch specials. |
| cafes near Trocadero. | | | | Over brunch, you and your date can decide which |
| For those who find the tourist-filled entrance to | | | | one of the Latin Quarter's sites you want to see. |
| the tower to be a little too much, alternative | | | | Several, like the Pantheon and the Jardins de |
| views are available. A simple way is to take Metro | | | | Luxemburg, are in walking distance. |
| line number 6 heading west. It eventually goes | | | | A little further afield is the Marche aux Puces. This |
| above ground and you will see the tower on the | | | | sprawling market specializes in antiques, but it is |
| right-hand side of the train. First-time visitors | | | | so much more. Even if you have no interest in |
| usually find this particularly exciting. If your date | | | | antiques, you will find yourself spending hours just |
| has already seen the tower, consider taking a | | | | rummaging through the ancient trinkets and |
| walk on the banks of the Seine towards the | | | | oddities. On the weekends, a few places play live |
| tower. Time your walk so you land somewhere | | | | music. Try La Chope des Puces, where Django |
| with a good view right on the hour, when the | | | | Reinhardt used to play. His grandson is still there, |
| tower lights up. | | | | keeping up the jazz guitar tradition. Get there |
| The Bateaux Mouches run up and down the river | | | | early, though, as the small venue fills up quickly. |
| all day and well into the night. Again, while these | | | | No list having to do with Paris is definitive. The |
| seem obvious, the trip down the river highlights | | | | enduring buildings that have seen generations |
| the scenery of downtown Paris from a different | | | | come and go host ever-changing events. |
| perspective. Floating down below the city gives | | | | However, this list should give you an idea of the |
| the buildings on Ile de la Cite and Ile de St. Louis | | | | variety and quality of dating possibilities. Now it is |
| an even more imposing appearance. By night, the | | | | up to you to decide how to use Paris to dazzle |
| lights bring out the romantic allure of the city. | | | | your date. |