The 15 Most Romantic Things to Do in France

1.Paris: Romantic Cruise with 3-course Dinner on Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,295 reviews · 2 hours · from $94Our pick

Spend two hours aboard the glass-enclosed Capitaine Fracasse, enjoying a three-course French dinner while Paris landmarks glide past. You will pass the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Bercy, with terrace access for photos. Drinks cost extra, and seating depends on the option booked.

“excellent all round. boarding was quick and straightforward. lively calm atmosphere on board with romantic music. menu choices were delicious and loved that they were authentically French. all staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive. boat glided through Paris and was a nice slow speed that you could really appreciate the place and architecture. would highly recommend”

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2.Paris Private Romantic Horse & Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 414 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $169

Meet Philippe and his horse beside the Eiffel Tower for a private one-hour carriage ride through central Paris. You will pass Pont Alexandre III, the Champs-Elysées, Avenue Montaigne, and other grand avenues. Choose an extended ride or Champagne upgrade, with blankets in winter and a rain cover when needed.

“This was the most magical and romantic way to explore Paris. 100% would do this again. The carriage driver was so professional and informative. He took the most incredible photos using our phone in front of some picture perfect spots. I messaged him before hand to confirm meeting point and he provided a clearer description of the meet up point and arrived 10 minutes early. I proposed on this horse and carriage ride and it was like a fairy tail, my partner absolutely loved every second. This is a must. You will not be disappointed, you will feel like a VIP for the ride!”

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3.Romantic Paris Vintage Citroën 2CV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 198 reviews · 2 hours · from $140

Ride through Paris in a private convertible Citroën 2CV with an English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish-speaking driver. In two hours, you’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, Moulin Rouge, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe. Guides such as Jean, Michel, Frederick, and Gaultier are praised for personal routes and good local stories.

“Frederick was our guide. He did a superior job of showing us Paris and explaining the significance and history of the city. We had a great time, well worth the money. We recommend this tour as a great way to start your stay in Paris. If possible, get Frederick. He will give you a great tour.”

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4.Paris: Romantic Photoshoot for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 131 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes

Meet a professional photographer near 8 Port de Suffren for a private 60 to 90 minute session around the Eiffel Tower. You’ll get help with poses, angles, and locations, then receive edited high-resolution images by personal link, often within 24 hours. English and French support is available.

“Bojan is a great photographer and person, he helped me with some ideas. The photos were amazing!”

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5.Paris: Romantic Piano Concert at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Spend one hour hearing Chopin, Liszt, Bach, Beethoven, and other classics inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of Paris’s oldest religious buildings. Concerts feature pianists Philippe Alègre, Samuel Bismut, Antonin Bonnet, or Kazumitsu Ujisawa, with selected dates adding cellist Charbel. Seating is free placement.

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6.Classic, Romantic Paris: 3-Hour Vintage 2CV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $158

Spend three hours touring Paris in a private convertible Citroen 2CV with hotel pickup in central Paris. Your guide may be Thomas, Vivien, Antoine, Céline, or another multilingual driver. Expect Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Marais, and a roof that stays transparent if rain arrives.

“Céline muy divertida y amable. Conoce mucho su ciudad. El tour no incluye paradas en para fotos en plazas y monumentos”

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7.Romantic Montmartre: Paris Lost Lovers Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow an 11-clue love story through Montmartre, starting on Boulevard de Clichy and finishing at Sacré-Cœur. You use the Questo app, solve location-based challenges, and uncover the story of Q and M at your own pace. There is no physical guide, so download the game before you start and allow about 90 minutes.

“Very nice route I highly recommend. At your own pace. Interesting and unknown places for me.Auto-translated”

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8.Paris: Bastille Day Dinner Cruise on the Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $224

Spend two hours aboard a Paris Seine boat with a three-course French meal, Champagne, wine, coffee, and views of the Eiffel Tower, Pont Neuf, and Notre Dame. The cruise is designed for a romantic evening, though the exact departure time and meeting instructions deserve careful checking before you go.

“Aucun numéro disponible pour joindre les organisateurs de l’activité malheureusement. Le lieu du rdv n’était pas claire pour des gens qui ne sont pas du pays . Nous étions plusieurs à attendre à un autre endroit et avons donc raté le départ. Jusqu’à ce jour aucun mouvements de la part des orgnanisateurs malgré les mails effectués . Faites attention!”

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9.Romantic Private Tour for 2 plus guide on your own Solar Powered Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Mole des Pecheurs in Beaulieu-sur-Mer on a private, solar-powered boat with SeaZen captain Guillaume or Lucille. Over about an hour, you’ll view waterfront villas, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Monaco, Nice, and the Italian coast from the sea. The ride is quiet, intimate, and designed for two.

“Perfect little tour on the water. Very relaxing with a friendly and knowledgeable captain. Highly recommended.”

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10.Paris Private Tour: Romantic Tour in a 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $152

Ride through Paris in a restored Citroën 2CV with a private multilingual driver-guide. You can request photo stops and customize the route, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guides such as Guillaume, Vivien, Mark, and Clement have taken guests through neighborhoods, side streets, squares, monuments, and areas near the Louvre.

“Wir haben viel von Paris schönen Quartieren gesehen. Unsere Fahrerin, Guide hat uns viel Interessantes erzählt.”

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11.Paris Romantic & Private Tour By Night on a Sidecar Ural

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

You’ll spend 90 minutes riding through Paris in a vintage Ural sidecar with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Expect the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Palais Garnier, with time for photos and possible champagne stops. Two people share each motorcycle, and you may switch seats halfway.

“Tour was a bit spendy but worth it once you traveled around Paris on a motorcycle. Children really loved zipping in and out of traffic to get around. Champaign near the Eiffel tower was a nice touch.”

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12.Cannes: Parasailing Experience for Couples, Family & Friends

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $68

Fly above the bay of Cannes and Mandelieu from a new-generation platform boat at Port du Béal. You can share the flight with one to four companions, stay completely hands-free, and take off and land on the boat, with no swimming required. French, English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Italian are spoken.

“Une expérience inoubliable en couple, même pour les plus peureux !”

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13.Cognac: Rémy Martin 300th Anniversary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours at Rémy Martin’s Cognac house with an English or French guide. Visit the Historic House and Isly cellar, hear how three centuries shaped the brand, taste VSOP and XO with gourmet appetizers, then finish at the Francis cellar. Tastings are for adults, with nonalcoholic options available.

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14.Parisian Romantic Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $222

Petit Parc Paris arranges a private one-hour picnic in a Paris park or beside the Seine. Taha, Swann, or a team member sets out French cheese, charcuterie, baguette, flowers, lemonade, and sometimes wine, then leaves you to enjoy the setting. Vegetarian meals are available on request, and weather plans are handled with care.

“My wife and I booked this with Petit Parc through Viator while we were in Paris for our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect. The communication ahead of time was great - asking us what type of wine we liked, where we wanted to have the picnic, dropping a pin on Apple Maps so we knew exactly where to meet. Then the spread once we arrived was incredible. Food and wine were delicious. We actually had a someone stop by to tell us it looked like a scene from a movie. And then when we finished, they packed up the leftovers for us to snack on back at the hotel…”

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15.Paris Engagement Proposal Private Walking Tour with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You and your partner spend about two hours walking through Paris with a professional photographer guide. Ari, David Law, or Michel may shape the route around your proposal plan, using places such as the Louvre or Eiffel Tower. The package includes a proposal video and 130 to 150 high-resolution photos, with private attention for your group of up to eight.

“Michel is a great and nice photographer. We enjoyed the photography session with him. It was a rainy day but Michel did his best to help us with the session.”

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