Why is Paris, France called the romantic capital?

There are nine very romantic places in Paris, France

1., the western end of the Swan Trail

Western tipofl'Alle e des Cygnes

Metro Bir-Hakeim Station

(M°Bir-Hakeim)

Early in the morning is the best time here. There is a poetic and picturesque atmosphere that only Parisian lovers can experience. Just walk down a few steps from The Bridge of Bir Hakiem. Walking westward under the quiet green shade, you will see the Statue of Liberty at the end, looking westward at its big sister in the United States. Opposite is the Pont Mirabeau and the lovely mermaid.

A flock of seagulls happens to fly over your head, and you think of Guillaume Apollinaire’s poem: “One day passes, one year passes, and the lost time and love never come back. The Seine still flows under the Mirabeau Bridge."

Although it is called the Swan Trail, there have never been swans here. The swan belonged to an island a little further east than here in the time of Louis XIV. That no longer exists.

2, Hotel du Nord

Hotel du Nord

Gare de l'Est

102 quai de Jemmapes, M°Gare de l'Est

Saturday nights are the best. This legendary hotel inspired director Marcel Carne and brought us to the dark side of Paris. The black and white image and Arletty's rich singing voice singing: "Atmosphere, atmosphere..." have been deeply engraved in our memories. Although the movie was actually shot in a studio, the two desperate lovers wanting to sacrifice for love in the ambiguous environment of the Northern Hotel is really romantic enough.

You can enjoy an inexpensive dinner here on Saturday night, and listen to old French songs from the 1930s accompanied by the accordion in a simple and warm atmosphere. The Saint-Martin Canal outside and its lock bridge are also quite romantic.

3. Mist Path

L'Alle e des Brouillards

Metro Lamarck-Caulaincourt Station

M°Lamarck-Caulaincourt

Morning and dusk are the best here. Just the name Mist Trail gives people a mysterious and romantic feeling. Tucked away in a less visited area of ??Montmartre, the room on the left at the top of the stairs was originally the "Rose House" where the impressionist painter Auguste Renoir lived with his wife and children in 1892. Paradise with Lilacs”.

At the end of the trail is the Mist Castle, which looks like quiet green everywhere. This is the place where the famous romantic writer Gerard de Nerval of the 19th century often visited. Afterwards, you can go to Grazziano, 83 rue Lepic, and have an inexpensive lunch in its garden. This is where the singer Dalida often appears, and it is also the location of one of only two waterwheels in the Montmartre district. Then walk along Libi Street and think about the story of Anmeili Perin. (Editor's note: The female character in the movie.)

4. Museum of Romantic Life

Muse e de la Vie Romantique

No. 16 Zatao Street, subway Blanche/St-Georges Station

16 rue Chaptal, 9e, M°Blanche/St-Georges

This place seems to be stuck in the era from 1830 to 1858.

At that time, it was a stronghold of the Romantics and the home of the portrait painter Ary Scheffer. The big trees planted on both sides of the driveway, the small garden full of flowers, the cobblestones on the ground, the Italian-style house, the wisteria and roses in full bloom. Also, there is the romantic life of George Sand and the souvenirs used to commemorate her. Open your heart! You can hear Liszt and Chopin coming from the piano keys, lingering in the air just like they did back then.

Then, go back to the garden and have a leisurely cup of tea. (Tea is only served in summer). It is closed on Mondays and holidays.

5, Buttes-Chaumont Park

The parc des Buttes-Chaumont

Metro Buttes-Chaumont Station

M°Butes -Chaumont

This is definitely the most romantic park in Paris. Berthoumont has all the elements of romance: cliffs, caves, lakes, waterfalls. On the top of the cliff, there is also the Temple of Sybille, which imitates the Tivoli Buddhist Garden. (Note: In the Middle Ages, there was a legendary woman who was both a witch and a nun, who dared to love and hate.) This remote park was the work of Alphand, the architect of Napoleon III. After you walk off the cliff, you might as well enjoy an outdoor lunch at Pavillon Puebla, surrounded by greenery.

6. Western tip of the Ile-de-la-Cite

Western tip of the Ile-de-la-Cite

Metro Xinqiao Station

M °Pont Neuf

Every time is a good time here. Walk a few steps to the "Youth of Love", the equestrian statue of Henry IV, and then walk along the "Youth of Love" park to the shore of the island. Sit under the weeping willows and slowly admire the Louvre Museum in the distance and the Pont des Arts, considered the most romantic bridge in the city.

The "Youth of Love" here refers to Henry IV. He was a philanthropic man who is said to have left more than seventy descendants in his empire.

7, the western tip of the Ile-St-Louis

Western tip of the Ile-St-Louis

Metro Mary Bridge Station

M °Pont-Marie

It’s most romantic here at night, letting the amber streetlights and their reflections in the water embrace you. Let the ancient stones of Notre Dame Cathedral tell you the love story they have witnessed.

8. Fountain of the Medici

Fontaine de Meｅdicis

Luxembourg Gardens, Metro Luxembourg Station

Luxembourg Gardens, M°Luxembourg

The ancient love story is engraved on the stones here - Zeus turned into a swan to approach Leda. This is also where Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre met.

This Renaissance fountain reminds us that the current French Parliament building was once the Royal Palace of Luxembourg, the residence of Marie Medici, the widow of Henry IV.

Before the French Revolution there were two trails here. Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau often walked on philosophical trails. The Allee des Soupirs is a peaceful haven for lovers.

9. La Cour de Rohan

La Cour de Rohan

Metro Odeon Station

M°Ode on

Walking through the three connected gardens inside, it feels like opening an ancient treasure box, with each step leading to a view.

When you finally walk to the Saint-André Gardens, you will see the back of Le Proope, which was one of the earliest cafes in Paris and has now been converted into a restaurant. In 1685, this was where writers and philosophers met.

The Luohan Garden on Jasmine Street is a private garden that requires a password to open the electronic lock and enter. It's not always open. Even if it's open, you should be careful about what you say and do.