10 Most Unique Activities for Valentine’s Day in Paris

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With the holiday season behind us, it is time to celebrate the next—Valentine’s Day in Paris! A celebration of love, admiration, and friendship, the holiday started as early as the Middle Ages and is actually named after Saint Valentine, who performed secret marriages for young lovers in Rome under Emperor Claudius II. If you’re going to be in Paris for this special holiday, whether with your partner or simply solo, we’ve got you covered! There will certainly be something for you and yours. Here are the top 10 most unique Valentine’s Day activities happening in the ‘city of love.’

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Valentine’s Day in Paris: Activities Perfect for Couples

1. Collect Endorphins with your Partner!

The best way to spend time with you partner is by increasing your endorphins! This Valentine’s Day, run the St. Valentine’s Day Race in Paris. A 5km race, the event organized by the Front Runners of Paris takes place in the alleys of the Parc des Buttes Chaumont where ALL couples must start and end the race together, doing 2- 2.5km laps. But even if you’re thinking of doing this race solo, there’s also Operation Cupid wherein you’ll be paired up with someone for the race (more info about this below)! This race is definitely a meaningful way to celebrate and promote love!

Practical info:

• Where: Parc des Buttes Chaumont
• Register here (only in French)

2. Dance the Night Away at a Ball

The Paramour Ball is inspired by the famous Vienna Life Ball, one of the biggest charity events in Europe! With more than 1,000 people expected to attend, the ball takes place in the lounges of Hôtel-de-Ville on Valentine’s night. The evening event aims to donate all the funds raised to the LINK association in the fight against AIDS. The price for the event is 150€ for two. The night, of course, features lots of dancing in very fancy halls for you and your partner so get ready to don your best outfits!

Pratical info: 

• Where: Hôtel de Ville de Paris
• Book your tickets here

3. Conquer Your Fears Together at Le Manoir de Paris

Looking for something really unique this Valentine’s Day? A mix between a museum and a theme park, Le Manoir de Paris retraces the steps of 17 Parisian legends and traditional monsters in the setting of a historical monument. The haunted house offers an original interactive itinerary AND something special for Valentine’s Day – the Dark Night! A key event at Le Manoir de Paris, visitors are plunged into total darkness. Armed with a single glow stick per group, visitors must find their way back to the living. The perfect way to stay very close together this Valentine’s Day.

Practical info: 

• Where: 18 rue de Paradis, 75010
• Book your tickets here

4. Enjoy a Special Evening at the Aquarium

On Friday, February 14^th, enjoy the Paris Aquarium like never before. Start the night with a visit of the aquarium with a glass of champagne in one hand and your partner’s hand in the other. The Aquarium offers 2 romantic options for lovers: the Balade Romantique which is a romantic tour of the aquarium and a show by Claire the Mermaid or the Balade Romantique et Dîner which includes a gastronomic dinner on top of the tour and show.

If you’d like to plan an even more special evening with your partner, you can book the dinner inside the shark tunnel!

Practical info:

• Where: 5 Avenue Albert de Mun, 75016
• Reservations here

5. Enjoy Dinner Under Dim Lights with some Cabaret

The famous Moulin Rouge will be hosting a special two-hour Valentine’s Day show, featuring romance, pink champagne bubbles, culinary creations, and shimmering feathers. With multiple times and dates available, you can experience the most romantic Parisian cabaret on either Friday or Saturday, with start times from 7pm to 11pm. Besides the dancing, enjoy a special Valentine’s Day menu that includes ½ a bottle of Champagne Rosé! Prices range from 107€ to 240€ per person, depending on the time and package you choose. Don’t forget to wear your own dancing shoes, as the dance floor opens up for you and yours between dishes!

Practical info:

• Where: 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018
• Reserve your tickets here

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Valentine’s Day in Paris: Activities Perfect for Singles

1. Go for a Run and Meet a New Partner!

Whether you are just looking for a running partner or something more, the above mentioned Valentine’s Day Race is not just for couples but for singles too! There are 2 ways options for which singles can register to join: (1) Solo racers can run 10km OR (2) sign up for ‘Operation Cupid’ where you’ll be paired with someone to run share the 5km run with you! Who knows, you might just get more than endorphins after you’ve completed the race?

Practical info:

• Where: Parc des Buttes Chaumont

2. Feel the Love at Musée Rodin

Feel the love at Musée Rodin where opening hours are being extended for a unique romantic evening. In honor of the romantic relationship between Rodin, the most sensual sculptor of his time, and Camille Claudel, his lover, the museum is organizing a special exhibition highlighting the written correspondence between the two. The exhibition will be a romantic tour in itself! You definitely do not want to miss it as it is an ideal opportunity to discover the icon of lovers detailed in Le Baiser. Reservations are mandatory.

Pracatical info:

• Where: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007
• Buy your tickets here

3. Enjoy Champagne Aboard Vedettes de Paris

Purchase a regular cruise ticket with Vedettes de Paris and have your ticket upgraded to include champagne thanks to INSIDR! We have a special voucher for all INSIDR readers (that’s you!), which can be downloaded for free from the website. With this voucher you can treat yourself not only to a cruise but one with champagne! Vedettes de Paris has many options for cruises, including 1-hour roundtrip, one way options, and even dinner cruises. All cruises start at the base of the Eiffel Tower and are a wonderful way to spend this Valentine’s Day.

Practical info:

• Where: Port de Suffren, 75007
• Book your cruise here

4. Spend an Afternoon in Sweetness

Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day … with sweets! Spend two hours with a Ferrandi pastry chef in a baking atelier at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann learning to make classic French desserts like the tarte tatin and the Paris-Brest. Tarte tatin is a pastry with caramelized fruit in butter and sugar while Paris-Brest is made of a light pastry dough and praline-flavored cream. The highlights include: mastering the basics of French pastries, discovering chef’s techniques and secrets, AND savoring your creation in an atypical place! Lessons are available in both English and French and start at 120€ per person.

Practical info:

• Where: 3rd floor, Lafayette Gourmet, 35 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009
• Price: only 15€ with your INSIDR voucher
• Click here to check the schedules

5. Enjoy an Intimate Evening Listening to Jazz

Enjoy an intimate evening listening to jazz at Duc des Lombards. This is a unique Valentine’s Day activity that is perfect for both singles and couples alike. Duc des Lombards is a jazz club in the 1^st arrondissement that offers amazing music in a beautiful location. On Valentine’s Day, the VIK Blues by Five Valentines Chocolate Kiss will be serenading the audience with their smooth jazz tunes. INSIDR readers can get discounted tickets and priority seating by downloading our voucher! Don’t you love unique experiences from great deals?

Practical info:

• Where: 42 Rue des Lombards, 75001
• Show ticket price: from 45€

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