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Where to go for a romantic weekend?

For a few days now, you have had a mad desire to escape. Escape yes, but two is better! With your other half, you want to test a new hotel for this weekend of which only you will have the secrets.

For Valentine's Day, your wedding anniversary or another celebration, there are all kinds of accommodation perfect for a couple, it remains to be seen the theme of this stay and where you want to go.

We've put together a little panorama to help you.

A rather romantic weekend

It's time to meet again. After several days or weeks of dealing with everyday life and an overloaded schedule, we want to treat ourselves to a great escape!

History and romance

You are looking for a romantic weekend that suits you, and that will allow you to recharge your batteries. You can choose the castles of the Loire , the beautiful romantic era of the Renaissance and this exceptional heritage.

Even if you do not go to this region, the historical character is found in a castle, an abbey or a character building; and you can also curl up in unusual accommodation, it's up to you to choose what you like.

In terms of location, choosing Paris means going to the capital of love – where the Seine flows with the Pont des Arts and the great monuments – but also Cannes the city of cinema glamour:ideal as a couple!

Nature preserved

If it's nature that grabs you for this romantic weekend, you can go to Provence :Luberon, Provençal Colorado, Var hinterland, Verdon gorges… There is no shortage of grandiose and verdant sites, and charming hotels either!

To see unique landscapes, the volcanoes of Auvergne, the Pyrenees and of course Mont Blanc are also a good destination for the weekend. The French Riviera chic and authentic inland will also seduce you with Nice, Menton and even Monaco.

A rather gourmet weekend

Lovers of good food and various and varied flavors, you will necessarily appreciate a delicious dinner during your weekend as a couple . Gluttony is appreciated here, around a culinary discovery and a quivering of the taste buds.

We want to dine at a big table

To choose a great table, find out about the Routard, Michelin or Gault &Millau guides. . These references of gastronomy are a good start to find the culinary pearl.

In Paris in the capital, you will find very great addresses of chefs with tasting menus, it's perfect for a romantic stay for two. Ducasse, Robuchon, Alléno… The great chefs are waiting for you!

On the Atlantic coast, the stars are also there, and in this case you combine delight of the palates with the air of the sea and the ocean , from Normandy to the Basque Country.

Near the Mediterranean, you have the Catalan accents of Perpignan and the Spanish border, but also Provençal from the Camargue to Menton via Cassis in the Bouches-du-Rhône. There, we bring youthe Côte d'Azur and the warmth of the South on a tray.

The Auvergne lands, the North but also Lyon and the mountains are not forgotten, it all depends on the region you want to discover. Each region has its award-winning chefs, including Marc Veyrat and Bocuse with its beautiful heritage.

Regional delicacies in the spotlight

If you are more into tradition and discovering the region where you are going, look for tables d'hôtes or hotel-restaurants known for their local flavor menu .

From small to large establishments, from the most discreet to the most famous, you are spoiled for choice to taste the regional flavors around menus two.

In the South-West :duck, truffle, ham and piperade; Normandy and Brittany :pancakes and seafood; in the North :beer and seafood; Auvergne and aligot; Champagne from Reims; Mediterranean :bouillabaisse, aioli, niçoise salad; fondue and tartiflette in Savoie … A delicious getaway for sure!

A rather extreme stay

If you love adventure and have a taste for risk, there is no shortage of sports activities to do as a couple!

We roll mechanics

Some activities are perfect for the city like half-dance half-fight fitness, but during your stay in the extreme you decided on more action in travelling the roads on a motorbike for example. Some gatherings are the perfect excuse to go on a romantic motorcycle ride!

During a stay for two, you can enjoy quad, buggy or motorbike rides , to travel famous routes in France and Europe. The little romantic break will take place in front of the grandiose panorama on the side of the road.

On foot or by bike too, you will sweat but the game is worth the effort. You are then the only ones to be able to admire incredible landscapes all around you .

And to choose the hotel or accommodation that suits you, the adventurers that you are can test the lodges, the perched huts or even the trailers for the original and authentic side.

High-speed sensations

Thrill seekers will prefer to fly to spots for skydiving, bungee jumping or for jet ski trips why not. You can then move away from the cities to discover magical landscapes from the heights or the sea.

This is the opportunity to find a charming hotel, an atypical accommodation or go by the sea and the ocean. Depending on your desires for adventure for two,your weekend will not lack spice definitely.

A mountain getaway

100% natural life awaits you

If you are looking for the great outdoors, you will love the small villages at altitude, where unspoilt nature is perfect for walks in winter and summer .

You can find charming wooden and ecological accommodation, such as lodges, perched huts, tents and bubbles to observe the stars… Outside the big known cities, it is preferable for tranquility.

The Alps, the Pyrenees, the Vosges, the Jura … You climb a little to find yourself a small corner of greenery or a large white coat, in total calm. Treat yourself to an exceptional setting by reconnecting with nature, glamping style !

A charming hotel in a resort

If it's really the winter activities or the altitude in the resort that appeals to you, then again, you're in for a treat! Many offers for the winter season but also in summer exist for lovers of high altitude escape .

Traditional cottage in La Plagne, igloo village a little remote from the resort like in Avoriaz or even a hotel-spa for a well-being break...

You can take a gentle break at the hotel before back on the slopes, or try bobsleigh in La Plagne for example. There are also thermal spas ideal for relaxing in romantic thalasso mode:Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Enghien-les-Bains, Ax-les-Thermes, etc.

Live a rather unusual moment

Royal life

You like places steeped in history, you will not miss aromantic stay in a castle ! The castles with their period stones, their interiors and large lounges, but also the bedrooms, will delight you. Some even have a four-poster bed , the pinnacle of a fairy tale to spend a romantic weekend.

But this accommodation can also be an old abbey, chapel, cave, hunting lodge... There are a multitude of historic buildings and places to satisfy your desire for discovery.

Back to basics

If you like the unusual but in a natural universe, the choice is widening more and more with the rise of glamping . You can find ecological wooden or nomadic accommodation for example everywhere in France.

Ecolodges, perched or floating cabins, square of stars, yurts, caravans, and even the boat are original dwellings for a night full of romance . Along the water to celebrate love, perched in the trees, gypsy style, woodsman version... Everything is good for a different stay.

With all these romantic weekend ideas, shall we leave?

Ideas for romantic getaways abound in all of France. You have many possibilities to take your loved one on a mop for a few days.

All regions welcome you depending on the theme of your romantic weekend:

  • romantic
  • sensations
  • unusual
  • in the mountains
  • and even gourmet with a bit of gastronomy on the menu

All that remains is for you to decide, and above all, do not hesitate to change your habits to impress your spouse!