Plan a truly romantic Valentine’s Day celebration

The sophisticated contemporary décor and high level of service at Hotel Sophie Germain offers the perfect complementary setting for an intimate St. Valentine’s Day break. Surprise a loved one with a visit to Paris, and enjoy easy access to all the most beautiful sights and attractions. The hotel is very close to the Mouton Duvernet metro station and line 4 whisks you directly to wonderful areas like Montparnasse and Châtelet in less than 10 minutes.

Montparnasse is a wonderful choice for a day out on 14th February and poets, painters and artists have always been attracted to this elegant bohemian area. Explore the Catacombs, a labyrinth of underground tunnels that were first excavated in Roman time – the scary atmosphere is the perfect excuse for you to cling tightly to your partner. Go from the depths to the giddy heights by taking in and sensational view over Paris from the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower.

See the sights from the most romantic vantage point

Take a romantic cruise on the River Seine or simply stroll along its banks to the Pont des Arts, the world famous lover’s bridge where you can see thousands of padlocks that have been left by couples to symbolise eternal love. The hotel is also within a short distance of the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens. With its wide, classical paths and flowerbeds and the magnificent Luxembourg Palace and Medici fountain it’s a favourite with couples of every age group.

Take the metro to Châtelet to browse the shops and stores of the rue de Rivoli before heading towards the city’s star attraction. No Valentine’s Day in Paris is really complete unless you include the capital’s most famous lady in your celebrations. Climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower to marvel and the fabulous views while you toast each other with a chilled glass of champagne to highlight your day with a truly traditional romantic gesture.

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• Tour Eiffel (Eiffel tower), Champ de Mars
5 Avenue Anatole France, Paris 7th
RER C : Pont de l'Alma ou Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel
• Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse tower), 33 Avenue du Maine, Paris 15th
Metro: Bienvenue-Montparnasse, lines 4,6,12,13
• Le Moulin de la Galette, 83 Rue Lepic, Paris 18th
Tel. 0033 (0)1 46 06 84 77
Metro Lamarck-Caulaincourt, line 12

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Picture copyright holder: Tourist Office Paris - Photographer Amélie Dupont

Hotel Sophie Germain, a charming 3* hotel on the left bank of Paris