Paris
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The City of Lights has been tempting lovers from around the globe for centuries, and you absolutely can’t go wrong by starting your marriage off with a honeymoon in Paris.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Watch the sunset (or the sunrise) at the Eiffel Tower
The Trocadero Gardens, with their impressive view of the Eiffel Tower, are the first stop for many lovers on their trip to Paris–and there’s a good reason for that!
Sunset lovers will get to see the tower twinkle once the lights go down, and early birds willing to rise with the sun will get to enjoy the romantic setting.
Take in amazing views over Paris.
A honeymoon in Paris can’t be considered complete without exchanging a smooch while visiting at least one of Paris’ most iconic viewpoints!
Our personal favorite views of Paris are from the top of Notre Dame (having the gargoyles in the foreground is spectacular) and the Arc de Triomphe. We also hear good things about the view from Montparnasse Tower, which has the distinct advantage of ensuring you don’t have the hideous Montparnasse Tower in any of your shots.
Other popular viewpoints over Paris include Sacre-Coeur, the rooftop of the Galleries Lafayette (which is free to visit!), and of course the Eiffel Tower.
Day 2: Stroll around the bank of Seine
On your Paris honeymoon, consider rowing a boat together in the Grand Canal, getting lost in the maze of the gardens, or relaxing for an afternoon at the (comparatively) quiet retreat of the Queen’s Hamlet–and of course, don’t forget to skip the gigantic and entirely unromantic line by booking your tickets before you go!
Spend an afternoon baking French pastry together.
French pastries are an absolute delight–and what better way to add a little teamwork to your Paris honeymoon than learning to bake, say, France’s famously finicky macarons together?
We adored our time learning to bake macarons with Le Foodist (and the all-out macaron binge that we had for the following several days with the leftovers).
For couples with less of a sweet tooth, baking croissants is also a delightful option.
Day 3: Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris isn’t just for kids–in fact, it’s venture to say that it’s a lot more laid-back and fun for adults without them! Visit theme parks as a couple, Disney included, and it’s a great way to spend a day doing something wildly different than traditional Paris tourism.
Enjoy the nostalgia of the incredibly well-themed rides, check out the (ridiculously impressive) dragon under the castle, watch the fireworks show, indulge in some sugary snacks, snap selfies in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, and let your most free-spirited selves out to play!
Day 4: Romantic cruise on the Seine
A candlelit dinner, the soft movement of the boat, and the glittering lights of Paris as seen from the Seine: a river cruise is a quintessential Paris honeymoon activity.
Even if you don’t want to go all-in with a dinner cruise, make sure to hit the water and admire Paris from a different perspective than you can get on land.
Day 5: The Palais Garnier.
Sure, the famous Phantom of the Opera story is not a version of romance that you want to emulate in your marriage–but the Palais Garnier still recalls romantic grandeur!
If your Paris honeymoon falls during the right time of year, consider taking in a show–but either way, be sure to tour the building, complete with its magnificent Hall of Mirrors that is reminiscent of the one at Versailles.
Evening Ride a carousel
There are several beautiful carousels in Paris, but the one in the Trocadero Gardens with the Iron Lady in the background is among the most popular. It’s the perfect spot for a colorful selfie on your honeymoon in Paris!
Day 6: Free leisure on your own. Shopping.
Departure.