SAD news this week guys! The love locks along the Pont des Arts
bridge in Paris are being removed. Apparently the trend is causing “long-term heritage degradation” and a section
of the bridge actually collapsed last summer, yikes!
I think it’s such a shame because it’s such a
cute and romantic idea. Nearly two years ago, Tom and I left our love lock on
the bridge during the most incredible holiday ever when Tom popped the
question!
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| Our love lock we left on the Pont des Arts bridge in August 2013 |
It makes me a bit sad to think that our love lock
will probably be thrown away… but hey ho, Paris is one of the most
romantic cities in the world and there are still plenty of sweet things to do
there with your other half! Here’s a run-down of my 10 favourites that we did during our amazing trip there:
1) Take in the stunning panoramic views of Paris
from the top of its most iconic building – the Eiffel Tower… but don’t bother
with the champagne bar at the top (it has definitely seen better days), the bar
on the mid-level floor is much better.
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| Don't look up... |
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| Don't look down! |
2) Have a stroll down the Champs-Élysées and pick
up a box of the famous Ladurée macaroons…
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| Hmm, which flavour to go for first?? |
3) … then sit and eat them at the top of the Arc
du Triomphe while watching the world go by.
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| Pretty sure the epic climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe worked off all the calories from the macaroons... |
4) Visit two other beautiful and iconic Paris
buildings, Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur. As Sacre Coeur is located on the highest
part of the city in Montmarte, the views are absolutely incredible (just be
prepared to walk up lots of steps!)
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| The construction of Notre Dame began in 1163 and it was opened in 1345 |
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| The top of the Sacre Coeur dome is open to the public and is the second highest point in Paris |
5) There are so many incredible food markets and food shops in Paris. If you’re there in the summer, pop along and buy some delicious picnic snacks, then find a great spot to eat and drink in the sunshine. Perfect picnic places include Champ de Mars, Parc Monceau and Place de Vosges.
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| French bread, French cheese and French wine... what more could you want for a summer picnic?? |
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| The Champ de Mars will always be my favourite picnic spot - it's where Tom proposed to me! |
6) Plan a trip to the Musée Rodin, with its
rose-filled foot paths and beautiful gardens, it is well worth a visit. And, of
course, it is home to one of the most romantic sculptures of all time – The
Kiss.
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| Auguste Rodin's 'The Kiss' |
7) The Eiffel Tower is making another appearance
on this list, but hey, it’s Paris! The tower is even more spectacular when the
sun goes down… every hour on the hour, you can watch its 20,000 gold lights
sparkle for five minutes – a spectacular sight.
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| The golden lights on the Eiffel Tower were first unveiled in 1985 |
8) Capture the memory of your romantic getaway
and ask a caricaturist in the cute, cobbled streets of Montmartre to draw
you and your beloved.
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| Trying desperately not to giggle |
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| Tom also trying to keep a straight face |
9) A super romantic Paris experience like no other
is enjoying a tour of the city on a horse and carriage ride with a chilled
bottle of champagne…
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| The horse and carriage ride begins at the Eiffel Tower and takes you on a mini tour around the city for approximately one hour - they also have a cover on the carriage in case of a torrential downpour! |
10) … or, you can hop on a tour bus, sit back,
relax and see the sights with an interesting commentary and uninterrupted views
on an open top bus (if the weather is good!)
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| An open top bus is a great way to see the city |
11) Book a table on the Bateaux Mouches cruise
tour and be wined and dined while cruising along the river Seine.
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| If it's a special occasion, why not book a table for two at the front of the boat with an upgraded menu? It's a little bit more money than a standard table, but definitely worth it! |
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