February (+ valentines day) to do in Paris

February in Paris with a local experience to the hidden offbeat gems as well as a focus on valentines day things to do await you my loves in this months round up list. I’ll try to make is precise (more list style this month as I’m a bit behind!).

It’s been a white February (have you seen my insta stories?!). There is snow (that’s finally sticking around) in Paris and I couldn’t be happier. The other day I took you all on a skiing expedition late at night in Montmartre with a live insta-video.
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THE ROMANTIC E-book

If you’re coming to celebrate Valentines Day or have a romantic experience, I’ve updated our bestselling e-book Romantic Paris.

Over the last 5 years, I’ve been planning weddings for couples here in Paris, working with the best hotels, vendors and obviously eating and drinking my way around with the blog. 🙂 So it should come as no surprise that this 42-page E-book will tip you off on where to enjoy Paris as a foodie and romantic.
It gives you the best places to stay (for every budget), eat, drink, wander and includes a list of French words that will come in handy as well as a printable Paris Planner.
BUY IT HERE.

MONTHLY COFFEE MEET UP

Our February Coffee Meet up will be at the new spot Les Matins Blancs; as usual, there will be free filtered coffee in a casual setting with other creatives and foodies, sharing and exchanging our tips and experiences on how to best navigate life in Paris.

4:30 pm February 14th!

Address: 44 Rue Saint-Sébastien, 75011 Paris

You can join the Private Coffee Meet up Facebook page here!

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EAT

Katie Mitchell

Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two or a group celebration with your girls for a galentines day I’ve got you covered. For full reviews and more insights see the Romantic E-book.

Short list, valentines day restaurants :
1. Chez Julien

Address: 1 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris

Phone: 01 42 78 31 64

2. Frenchie

Address: 5 Rue du Nil, 75002 Paris

Phone: 01 40 39 96 19

3. Marcella

Address: 1 Boulevard de Courcelles, 75008 Paris

Menu: marcella.fr

Phone: 01 40 08 08 25

4. Carette @ Places des Vosges – Instagramable location

Address: 25 Place des Vosges, 75003 Paris

Phone: 01 48 87 94 07

5. Musee D’orsay – Art, History, Romantic

Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris

Phone: 01 45 49 47 03

6. Jah Jah – cosy trendy vegetarian

Address: 11 Rue des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris

Phone: 01 46 27 38 03

7. Pierre Herme @L’Occitane en Provence Champs Elysees – Pastries and Fragrance collab

Address: 86 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris

Phone: 01 70 38 77 38

DRINK / COFFEE

Buvette wine bar paris

La Buvette – is a tiny little wine bar that could and is doing it!

Address: 67 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris

Phone: 09 83 56 94 11

Matamata #2 – opened their second location still central in Paris with a bigger space to enjoy thier amazing coffee.

Address: 35 rue du Louvre 75002 PARIS

Phone: 01 71 39 44 58

SHOP

galeries lafayette

Galeries Lafayette – is my favourite one-stop department store for jewellery, fashion, food and beauty. They now carry the Darphin brand on the first floor (full review of them to come soon!)

You can also enjoy Angelina’s famous hot chocolate or a macaron selection inside the department store.

Address: 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

Chine Machine

Vintage lovers will enjoy the fine clothing collection at Chine Machines two locations on Rue de Martyrs and Rue des Petites Ecuries. Both great areas to wander around to shop and eat.

location 1: Address: 100 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 Paris

Location 2: Address: 10 Rue des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris

STAY

Another list of some of the best tried and true. More places to stay are in the Romantic E-book .

Mob Hotel – close to the Flea Markets

Address: 4-6 Rue Gambetta, 93400 Saint-Ouen

Hotel Pastel – close to Arc de Triomphe

Address: 79 Rue Lauriston, 75116 Paris

Le Meurice – Very chic and worth every penny if you choose to really indulge

Address: 228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

Hotel National des Arts & Metier– New and noteworthy

Address: 243 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris

THINGS TO DO / NOT TO MISS THIS MONTH

WELLNESS: Spa – Charm D’Orient

review coming soon…

ART: until Aug 19th – PASTEUR, L’EXPÉRIMENTATEUR

Address: Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris

SOME PEOPLE TO FOLLOW ON INSTA for PARIS photos:
glitteringunknown
petiteinparis
Cakeboyparis

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WINTER IN PARIS: FREE
This year in addition to the flooding of the Seine River, we now have a massive falling of Snow that we haven’t seen in years. To enjoy it you can go to some of the places I listed above. But if you’ve just about had all you can – see these PASSAGES in PARIS instead

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black Paris Walks – City Guides

Almost Parisienne – Web Series

Little Africa – City Guide + Cultural Website

SEE my GUIDE OF RUE MYRAH in the traditionally black neighbourhood of Barbes

WELCOME TO PARIS BAG:

Don’t want to waste time figuring out where to shop for the best wine and cheese pairing on your next trip here? We’ve created the Welcome to Paris bag just for you; hand selected artisan produce and a fresh baguette bread with a Poster Map of our best 2017 places, and more…all in a trendy eco-friendly tote bag.
We deliver to your hotel or apartment.

BLOGGING WORKSHOPS:
Every month I’m taking you into the blogging world to learn more about becoming a successful travel blogger or taking your passion to paycheck with a blog. This month we talk about the foundation of a successful blog.
Remember you can sign up for our monthly blogging workshop here