The annual calendar is well-defined; I realize this particularly now through the blog, with festivals, events, and traditions that tirelessly return on the same dates every year.
Some of these dates are eagerly awaited by some, while others dread the arrival of these hated celebrations like the plague. This is a bit the case for Valentine’s Day…
So here is a small selection of tips, free events set up for this celebration, plus some treats, to make the most of Wednesday, February 14, 2018, whether you are in a relationship or not. And as a little bonus, I have a contest in store for you at the end of this article…
For the record: Valentine’s Day dates back to the end of the Middle Ages. At the court of the King of England, February 14 was a celebration for singles, yes! Men would draw the name of a lady who would become their “Valentine,” and for one week, she would receive sweet notes. It was nice, wasn’t it?
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A stroll through Paris with heart(s)
Cultival
, an agency for Parisian cultural outings, is offering a tour during the month of February: Paris with heart(s), a stroll through the Marais to meet the greatest myths and most famous love stories that have built the reputation of the Eternal City (on February 14 at 6:30 PM and February 17 at 11:00 AM).
Here are some photos of the Paris with heart(s) stroll that we had the chance to follow last year at the same time. It was very informative, and we learned plenty of juicy little anecdotes!
Paris with heart(s) by Cultival
February 14, 2018 at 6:30 PM and February 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Price: 13 € for adults and 9 € for children (-18 years old)_
Valentine’s Day at the Cent Ciels Hammams
The two Cent Ciels hammams (which I have already mentioned on the blog) are offering a magical atmosphere of escape and well-being for Valentine’s Day this year, with a Valentine’s Day ritual specific to the occasion:
- a moment of relaxation in the hammam
- a black soap scrub with eucalyptus for men and orange blossom for women
- 40 min of massage (face, head, body)
This treatment for two is valid only on Wednesday, February 14 / 230 € for two people Hammams les cent Ciels 45 bis, avenue Edouard Vaillant – 92100 Boulogne 7 rue de Nemours – 75011 Paris
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The Dark Valentine Night at the Manoir de Paris
If you really want to spend a Valentine’s Day like no other, I advise you to go to the Manoir de Paris, a place I am particularly fond of, for those who would like to shudder with fear for this special evening whose theme will be: Breakup, the time for exes to take revenge has arrived…
On the program: the Manoir route but in total darkness on Sunday, February 14 only from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Warning: thrills guaranteed…
Dark Night at the Manoir de Paris
Wednesday, February 14
from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (doors close 30 minutes before)
18 rue de Paradis 75010 Paris
Price: 27 € per person_
Valentine’s Day at Vapiano
This Italian-Mediterranean restaurant chain (which I have already mentioned on the blog several times), is offering two limited edition langoustine recipes from February 12 to February 18, 2018: the “Langoustine Pasta” or the “Langoustine Risotto.”
The tip: on February 13 and 14, Vapiano is offering a glass of Prosecco with the purchase of one of these two dishes; it’s always good to know for a little romantic meal…
These new recipes are to be enjoyed in all Vapiano restaurants (with the exception of Lyon and Aix-En-Provence)
from February 12 to February 18, 2018
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Give a Koclico floral box
Jean-François Michonneau
and his team offer floral compositions presented in pretty boxes through Koclico.fr. For Valentine’s Day, you have, for example, a very beautiful composition in a small suitcase (the malin-malette) Red of Pleasure (between 40 and 45 € depending on size).
The principle: the flowers are fresh and are stuck in floral foam soaked in water to keep them alive as long as possible. This foam must be watered every 2 to 3 days to keep the flowers for a few days (around ten days).
The plus point: the delivery of these floral boxes is done to your home, everywhere in France and within 24 hours, and you can personalize your gift with a message card.
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Nicolas Feuillatte gives away a meal for 2 for Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day, the brand is offering its concept to restaurateurs who will compose a Gourmet Champagne platter with a flute of Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé Champagne accompanied by three appetizers.
To celebrate this romantic meal, Nicolas Feuillatte and partner establishments will give customers the opportunity to participate in a photo contest (from February 14 to 18) which will allow 75 winners, by a drawing of lots, to win a dinner for 2 people.
To try your luck, simply post a photo on Instagram of your Valentine’s Day moment with the little extra touch: a small chair offered on the Gourmet Champagne platter by Nicolas Feuillatte, without forgetting the hashtags: #NicolasFeuillatte #SaintValentin.
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A romantic dinner in the Bus Toqué
If you want to surprise your dearest, this restaurant bus with a panoramic roof offers a different experience by enjoying a gourmet meal while touring Paris.
The little extra: on each table, there is an audio/video/guide tablet in several languages to discover the history of Paris during the ride (museum, neighborhood, monument…).
The Bus Toqué offers 3 different routes in the capital and 4 different menus (starting at 59 €) including the Paris By Night dinner that we tested, the most expensive menu (89 €) with appetizer, starter, main course, cheese, and dessert (ride duration 2 hours). You can also, if you wish, add to this a food & wine pairing (additional 19 €) with 2 glasses of wine + mineral water + coffee, herbal tea or tea, or the food & champagne pairing (additional 29 €) which offers the same thing but with a glass of champagne for an aperitif as well.
As for the products, there is quality with duck foie gras from Rougié Sarlat, wines from the Cave du Louvre, and for dessert, we had a caramel éclair signed Eclair de Génie.
Just like the burger bus that I had already mentioned on the blog, I think this kind of concept is especially interesting for tourists (French or foreign) who want to discover the capital, and Parisians who want to see their city in a different way.
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HD Diner celebrates being single! Are you single? Yes, so what?
On February 14, Valentine’s Day, this French diner celebrates uninhibited single life with a special tip. Starting at 7:00 PM, HD Diner will offer the first 500 single people a spicy head-to-head with “The So What“, a burger with character specially designed for the occasion.
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Love Evening 2018 at the Rodin Museum
Calling all lovers and hunters of unusual experiences: in 2018, the Love Evening is returning to the Rodin Museum for its second edition (well, I admit I didn’t really see the first one happen, but hey, it’s never too late…).
On the program: music, dimmed lighting, and poetic surprises will sweep lovers away for a magical private evening in the sumptuous setting of the Rodin Museum.
Love Evening
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Booking from Monday, January 29, 2018 on the museum's website
Rate: 20 €
Rodin Museum
77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris_
The Meetic Valentine’s Party
Meetic is organizing a 100% singles party in Paris on Thursday, February 15, 2018, around the theme “Move from Virtual to Real”.
For one evening, the site’s features will become real… Lara, Meetic’s virtual coach, will come to life, women will designate the gentlemen of the evening thanks to the Meetic Badge, and all singles will be able to send a flash to their crush(es) of the evening. Also on the program are activities, Blind Tests, dance classes, surprises, and a DJ set to set the dancefloor on fire!
Valentine's Party Thursday, February 15 at 8:00 PM in Paris Price: 42.27 €
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Some chocolate treats and other delicacies
The Coffrets Au Coeur des Jardins collection by Maison du Chocolat, illustrated by Kim Roselier: orange grove (dark chocolate ganache and orange duo); fruity jasmine (milk ganache and mango jelly); lemon linden honey (milk chocolate and yellow lemon); zesty ginger (ginger and lemon in a praline heart)
Price: 16.80 € for the box of 9 chocolates
available since January 24, 2018
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The Pétale Coeur n°8 box by Michel Cluizel
An assortment of dark or milk chocolates, ganache or praline to satisfy everyone
Price: 12.10 €
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The Valentine’s Day Collection from the Monbana chocolaterie
A pretty box containing 24 dark and milk squares with little sweet words (“sweet kisses”, “you are unique”, “you are delicious”…) / price 6.90 €
A small bag of mendiants in crunchy heart version with almonds and hazelnuts / price 4.90 €
available since February 1, 2018
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The Toi & Moi jam by Epicurien, a blend of passionfruit and raspberry
Price: 6 € per 210g jar
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Assortment of Filled Hearts at Réauté Chocolat
with 100g Dark chocolate hearts (filled with praline), milk chocolate (filled with salted butter caramel), and red hearts (filled with ginger and lemon) Weight: 100g, or about 12 chocolate hearts
Price: 6.50 €
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New products from Comptoir de Mathilde for Valentine’s Day
A bar (4 €), a heart to break (19.90 €), a Hot Chocolate spoon
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The Chocolate Bouquet from L’Atelier du Chocolat
An assortment of dark, milk, and white chocolate leaves
Price: 16.30 € for 270g
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Infusions for Valentine’s Day by Comme des Tisanes: decoction of Burning Hearts and Rose Infusion
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Some gift ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Rose Envoûtante range by Jeanne en Provence
with shower gel (3.50 €), moisturizing milk (5.50 €), “A morning in the Rose Garden” perfume (11.90 €)
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A LOVE light bulb designed by XanLite, French LED specialist
Price: 22.99 €
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Her & His gift set Marque Verte
with the 50 ml Her & His Eau de Toilette with citrus notes, the Délice d’hiver scented candle, all packed in a small black box with magnetic closure
Price: 9.90 €
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The Aromaya Lovers’ gift set
This special set contains a roll-on, desire booster and a sensual massage oil (100% natural and organic range)
Price: 14.90 €
Aromaya is distributed in the Pharmacie Lafayette, Parapharmacie Lafayette network and on the website www.pharmacielafayette.com
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Confidences of a love coach by Alexandre Cormont
Alexandre Cormont
is a Love Coach and his next conference on “The 10 surprising rules of happiness in love: Confidences of a love coach” will take place on February 10, 2018, at 2:30 PM at the Apollo Theater.
To put the character into context, Alexandre Cormont manages two coaching firms, one in Paris and one in Miami, where he offers support mainly to women but also to men in their “love well-being”. He has coached more than 20,000 people since 2007 and has a YouTube channel about love. He is also the author of two books on personal development.
Confidences of a love coach
Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Apollo Theater
18 rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris
Rates: 49 € (booking here)_
Valentine’s Day CONTEST:
Since I wanted to spoil you for this occasion, I am offering you a nice contest with 2 different prizes to be won thanks to Love Coach Alexandre Cormont:
- 2×1 invitations (so 2 winners) for the conference “Confidences of a love coach” by Alexandre Cormont this Sunday, February 10 in Paris (info above / value of each invitation 49 €)
- 2 books “Confidences of a Love Coach” by Alexandre Cormont (value 16 €) one of which will even be signed by the author
To participate, just leave a comment below this article telling me how you planned to spend this Valentine’s Day and also telling me which prize(s) you are participating for.
A drawing of lots will designate the winners of the prizes among the participants who answered the question. Good luck to everyone!
Rules:
– Contest limited to Metropolitan France
– + 1 chance if you are a fan of the blog’s facebook page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s twitter page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s hellocoton page + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Instagram page + 1 chance for each share of the article (don’t forget to leave your usernames in your comment if you want to benefit from extra chance(s))
– 1 entry per IP address
– Transportation to the conference location is not included in the prize
– start date of the contest Thursday, February 08, 2018 – deadline for entry Friday, February 09, 2018 (for the conference) and Tuesday, February 14, 2018 (for the books) and results the next day on the blog in an edit of this article
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Whether you are for or against, single or a couple, in love or happy alone (yes, that also exists!), waiting for a meeting or at the beginning of a relationship, in the warmth of a lasting exchange, I wish you all a very beautiful Valentine’s Day.
Edit of February 20, 2018:
Following the drawing of lots, I announce that the lucky winners of the two books are Hoguet MarieEve and Carole SERRES.
Congratulations, I will contact you shortly by email to ask for your details. Thank you all for your participation and have a great day!
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez and Melle Bon Plan Photos not royalty-free, photographer's permission required before any use
