Valentine’s Day promises to be celebrated with great fanfare since February 14 falls this Friday. The feast of lovers could therefore be conducive to a two or an evening trip that extends …
Valentine’s Day takes place this Friday, February 14, 2025. Tired of the eternal meetings at the local restaurant and the classic bouquets of red roses, you would opt for a little originality. Lovers in search of gifts, original last minute ideas or romantic outings in France will find the right plan they need in our file.
Do you prefer to organize a dinner at home? No problem, we give you the best recipes, from starter to dessert, for an original Valentine’s Day. And since February 14 falls this year 2025 on Friday, why not offer a trip to two? We have compiled the best getaways in villages, castles and other places marked by love.
What outings for an unusual Valentine’s Day?
Do you want to do something original for lovers? Get out of the beaten track with our selection of original outings, in Paris and throughout France:
What release in Paris for Valentine’s Day?
For a romantic ride on the capital, go to Mur I love you. Wall work of 40 m² reproducing 311 “I love you” in 250 different languages, the wall of Je t’aime is discovered in two in the Abesses, in the Square Jean Rictus. Directed by Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito in 2000, he will make you discover both familiar languages (Italian, Spanish, German) and rare dialects (Kurd, Occitan, Yiddish, Innuktitut). PRome on Île Saint-Louis,, Along the Seine quays to discover the magnificent facades, puches and storefronts of the island, and take the main street to admire the mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries. Stroll quiet in Parisian covered passages : From the passage of the Bourg-l’Abbé to the Vivienne gallery via the passage of the Grand Cerf or the gallery of the Madeleine, roam, hand in hand, Paris of the early 19th century. All the addresses of Parisian passages.
Where to spend a Valentine’s Day weekend in France?
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a practical date for those who ambition a romantic weekend. We cannot advise you too much a romantic getaway in our villages in France, from Castelnau-de-Montmiral in Occitanie to Veules-les-Roses in Normandy via Riquewihr in Alsace:
To live a beautiful romance for two for an extended weekend, follow the track of poets, writers and novelists like Apollinaire, Victor Hugo, Aragon, Ronsard, George Sand, Simone de Beauvoir or even sovereigns like Henri II or Napoleon Bonaparte … draw from our ideas of outings below, meeting places of the most famous lovers in history:
What meal at home for Valentine’s Day?
We give you our advice, from entry to dessert, including decor and drinks, for an original Valentine’s Day. The trick is to do very simple things but with a lot of originality (for example a fresh mango and goat salad), in order to surprise it and avoid bumping the hood.
The Journal des Femmes offers menus from Valentine’s Day. Among the recipes that collect the most success (number of opinions and stars), many are given pride of place to seafood and light textures like Panna Cotta:
Side decormake way for flowers and candles on the table, great classics certainly, but essential to create a bewitching atmosphere, supplemented by dim light and soft music. On the table, opt for your most beautiful dishes. You cannot advise you too much to treat the decoration of your table with a small touch of originality, using a towel folding out of the ordinary:
What romantic films to watch in Valentine’s Day?
On the road to Madison, 4 weddings & 1 burial, thunderbolt at Notting Hill, Love Actually, the secret of Brokeback Mountain, when Harry meets Sally, Ghost, La Land, Call Me By Your Name, Laurence Anyways … Notice to the film buffs, for this February 14, we have concocted a selection of the most beautiful love stories immortalized in the cinema, from the great classics to romantic comedies to romances that will make you shed tears:
What romantic music for Valentine’s Day?
On the occasion of your Valentine’s Day dinner, we invite you to make this moment even more perfect thanks to our playlist of the best love songs among the most striking of the last 70 years, in French, in English, drawn the More often films. Still Loving You scorpions, Don’t leave me by Jacques Brel or Haller From Jeff Buckley, we let you discover them in music, with the lyrics and the story behind:
What is the Valentine’s Day calendar?
Here are the days of the week that the next Valentine will take place, from Valentine’s Day 2025:
- Valentine’s Day 2025: Friday February 14.
- Valentine’s Day 2026: SATURDAY February 14.
- Valentine’s Day 2027: Sunday February 14.