With Valentine’s Day already on the horizon, it won’t just be restaurant tables being booked up! Choosing to rent self-catering Paris apartments makes an absolutely superb alternative to traditional hotel stays. Choose from the vast array of studios and centrally located apartments where you can stroll to the beautiful sights of the French capital, or choose a peaceful hideaway in the charming Montmartre district.
Whichever arrondissement you choose, you can enjoy romantic breakfasts in bed using all manner of locally source produce from some of the many outstanding markets including the Saxe-Breteuil market which is held from 7am to 2:30 pm every Thursday and Saturday morning and the lively Richard Lenoir Market, the biggest outdoor market in Paris which begins at the Place de la Bastille from 9am to 1pm Thursday and Sunday.
A Paris apartment also offers couples the chance to really experience a destination like the locals as well as providing a comfortable base to really call home. So don’t worry about setting the alarm, lay in and after a relaxing breakfast, track down one of the Velib bicycle rental stations which starts at 1 Euro for an hour. Pick up a map and cycle through the Jardin des Tuileries, take photos of the Louvre and stop for lunch on the way back. Sunset views of the Paris skyline from Sacré Coeur are absolutely stunning and definitely should not be missed.
Romantic’s on a budget will also fall in love with prices this February 14th as one bedroom and studio apartments can be rented incredibly cheaply. In addition don’t worry about the apartments being someone’s “house” as many are rented exclusively to holidaymakers.
When deciding where you want to stay, be sure to look out for holiday rentals with outside space including balconies and outdoor terraces where you can really feel like you’re on holiday, enjoying meals alfresco or perhaps pre dinner drinks overlooking the river Seine.
Fine food, the Eiffel Tower and it’s associations with the beautiful movie Amelie (which stars Audrey Tautou and is set in Montmartre) all serve to elevate this popular city break destination to new heights when it comes to romantic city breaks. But to dwell on the clichés of this stunning city would only serve to cheapen the appeal of Paris, which has an incredible amount to offer. Paris apartments are likely to be very popular on valentines weekend, therefore, consider a longer trip later on in the year to appreciate all that this beautiful city has to offer!