The annual calendar is very rhythmic, I realize this particularly now through the blog, with celebrations, events, and traditions that return tirelessly on the same dates, every year.
Some of these dates are awaited with impatience by some, while others dread the arrival of these hated celebrations like the plague. This is somewhat the case for Valentine’s Day…
So, here is a small selection of great deals and free operations set up for this celebration + a few treats, to make the most of Thursday, February 14, 2019, whether you are in a couple or not.
A bit of history: Valentine’s Day dates back to the end of the Middle Ages. At the court of the King of England, February 14th was then a holiday for singles, yes really! Men would draw lots for the name of a young lady who would become their “Valentine” and for 1 week she would receive sweet notes. It was nice, wasn’t it?
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A stroll through Paris, heart-side
Cultival
, an agency for Parisian cultural outings, is offering a tour during the month of February, Paris côté cœur(s), a stroll through the Marais to meet the greatest myths and most famous tales of love stories that define the reputation of the Eternal City.
Here are some photos of the Paris côté cœur(s) stroll that we were lucky enough to follow two years ago at the same time. It was very informative and we learned lots of little juicy anecdotes!
Paris côté cœur(s) with Cultival
Price: 13 € for adults and 9 € for children (-18 years old)
tour duration: 1h30_
The Saint-Étienne International Design Biennale sets up its totem artwork in Paris
For Valentine’s Day, the Saint-Étienne International Design Biennale is installing its totem artwork in Paris on February 14, 15 and 16: the bridge of inclusion (a bridge of ribbons in the Biennale’s colors).
The great deal:
on February 14th, all lovers can come and pick up a ribbon bracelet.
February 14, 15 and 16, 2019 Place du Palais Royal in Paris
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The Dark Valentine Night at the Manoir de Paris
If you really want to spend a Valentine’s Day unlike any other, I advise you to head to the Manoir de Paris, a place I am particularly fond of, for those who would like to shiver with fear for this special evening whose theme will be: the resurrection of the ancient vampire…
On the program: the Manoir tour, but in total darkness, Thursday, February 14th only from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Shivers guaranteed…
Dark Night at the Manoir de Paris
Thursday, February 14, 2019
from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (doors close 30 minutes before)
18 rue de Paradis 75010 Paris
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Love Evening 2019 at the Rodin Museum
Calling all lovers and those in search of unusual experiences: in 2019, the Love Evening returns to the Rodin Museum for its third edition (well, I must admit I didn’t have the opportunity to attend the first two, 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 Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM Booking from Monday, January 29, 2019 on the museum's website Rate: 20 € / 15 € reduced rate Rodin Museum 77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
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Valentine’s Day DIY Workshop with Hema
On February 13th, Hema is organizing a DIY workshop in its Italie 2 Shopping Center store! This free DIY workshop open to everyone (yes, even singles, come on!), will allow you to make a pretty jar of treats, to give or to share!
Hema DIY Workshop Hema Store, Italie 2 shopping center, at the Rue Vandrezanne entrance level Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM free and open to everyone without registration
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A caviar hunt by Le Caviariste
Le Caviariste
is organizing a treasure hunt in romantic Paris for Valentine’s Day with several duos of Osciètre caviar tins (2 x 20g) to be won!
All day long, from February 10th to 14th, clues in the form of images will be distributed regularly on the Instagram account @lecaviariste. For each location revealed, the first couple to arrive on site will win a duo of Osciètre caviar tins (2 x 20g).
A dozen locations will be revealed a few hours apart starting Sunday the 10th with vignettes posted on Instagram… And Le Caviariste has a few surprises in store that will be announced gradually.
Le Caviariste caviar hunt from February 10 to 14, 2019
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Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Roch Hotel & Spa
Rémy Bérerd
, the chef at the restaurant of the Roch Hotel & Spa, which I have already told you about several times on the blog, has
Roch Hotel & Spa 28 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris
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Val d’Europe boxes up love with its Kissing Box
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the Val d’Europe Shopping Destination has imagined an original setup for lovers. From February 9th to 17th, the Kissing box invites tender duos to immortalize their kiss with a unique and artistic shot, in silhouette. It will be possible to select a frame, and choose between a photo or an animated GIF, paper print, or digital format.
The great deal: an Instagram contest where the authors of the most viral photo at the end of the week will win a 200 € gift card / to participate, simply share the visual created on Instagram with the hashtags #ValdEurope #KissingBox / another drawing will also take place in the shopping center, at the end of the operation, to elect the most romantic photo!
Place des Etoiles / Val d'Europe from Saturday, February 9 to Sunday, February 17 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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The Single Not Sorry Museum with Tinder & Tapage
Tinder is inaugurating its Single Not Sorry Museum with two unique Valentine’s Day parties to celebrate being single on February 13th and 14th.
On the program: Single Not Sorry walk of fame, fortune teller, cabinet of curiosities
How to participate?
- Exclusive pre-opening party on February 13th: thanks to a contest launched online on February 4th by Tapage. Winners and their +1s will have the chance to enjoy this privileged evening with VIP access to the activities but also to the dancefloor!
- Party on February 14th: first come, first served! No reservations possible: on February 1st, Tapage and Tinder will publish a Facebook event with all the practical details. The doors will open from 7:00 PM and the first 250 arrivals will have the chance to visit this unique museum for free!
Single Not Sorry Museum 13 rue du Pont aux Choux 75003
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The Big Valentine’s Day
Big Fernand
, the inventor of the Hamburgé, is teaming up with Big Moustache, the specialist in well-trimmed beards, to organize a Big Valentine’s Day Party. On February 14, 2019 at the Big Fernand restaurant at Galeries Lafayette (99 Rue de Provence, 75009 Paris), 10 duos will have the opportunity to feast in the company of both Big teams starting at 7:00 PM.
On the program: Hamburgés to your heart’s content, Barber workshops for him and hair styling for her, Appetizers based on homemade cocktails, Photo session, and a hotel night at the R Kipling Hotel to end in style.
The 10×2 tickets are to be won via a BIG Facebook contest in the form of a Slot Machine on the Big Moustache and Big Fernand pages.
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The Valentine’s Day dinner at Mariage Frères
Mariage Frères
(which is a tea brand I adore) is organizing an exceptional meal for Valentine’s Day on February 14th to discover the Tea cuisine of Maison Mariage Frères, featuring 5 original dishes.
Reservations by email only, at reservations@mariagefreres.com
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Free night-time at the museums of Besançon
For the lovers’ holiday, the museums of Besançon (Fine Arts and Archaeology Museum and Time Museum) invite you to visit them (alone or accompanied) for free on February 14th.
Besançon Museums February 14 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Free
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Some chocolate treats and other delicacies
Valentine’s Day collection by Léonidas with small chocolate hearts filled with ganache (vanilla milk; raspberry rose; blood orange & goji berries; cherry and elderberry)
Price: 17.25 €
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Love herbal tea by Pukka Herbs (rose, chamomile, lavender)
available in Naturalia and Bio C Bon stores
Price: 3.99 €
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The “Together” gift set from Maison Le Roux with 11 chocolates of your choice!
Price: 12.20 €
The great deal: I am giving away a gift set on my Instagram account @mellebonplan !!!!
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The new arrivals from Comptoir de Mathilde for Valentine’s Day
The “Teas” LOVE box with a peach mango flavored Sencha green tea, a rose chocolate flavored black tea, and a passion hazelnut flavored Sencha green tea (3 x 25 g / price: 14.50 €)
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The Heart Pop n°11 gift set from Manufacture Cluizel
featuring a new creation from the chocolatier, the heart bonbon with red fruit praline, to share in a tête-à-tête
In the gift set: old-fashioned praline, chocolate ganache, dark and milk chocolate, and a new creation: the heart bonbon filled with old-fashioned praline mixed with fruity notes and covered in a coating of blended red fruits
Price of the 11-chocolate gift set: 16.40 € for 120 g
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Valentine’s Day gift set by Puyricard, chocolate artisan in Provence
Very limited edition Valentine’s Day gift set, containing 100g of assorted dark and milk chocolates, including the Cupid chocolate
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For Valentine’s Day, Chef Nicolas Paciello (two-star pastry chef at the Prince de Galles) is pairing up with Confiture Parisienne to create a new jelly called L’Amour Fou, a recipe based on hibiscus, ginger, and vanilla
Price: 14.90 € for the 250gr jar
Available now at: Confiture Parisienne (17 avenue Daumesnil 75012) or on the eshop Le Bon Marché, Galeries Lafayette Gourmet ..etc..
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The Love edition of Fat bastard (Pays d’Oc wine; Chardonnay grape variety) / Gigondas
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Lashootingbox for couples
An original gift to mark this Valentine’s Day by offering a professional photo session for couples with Lashootingbox for couples (sold in all Fnac stores in France and on the website).
This “photo session” gift set offers a shooting in a studio, at your home, or outdoors, with one of the 250 professional photographer partners throughout France. You will then be able to retrieve your retouched HD photos directly in your email inbox.
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VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY:
Since I wanted to spoil you for this occasion, I am offering a lovely giveaway to win a Lashootingbox gift set for couples (value 99 €).
To participate, simply leave a comment below this article telling me how you planned to spend this Valentine’s Day.
A drawing will determine the winner of the prize from 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 if you follow the blog’s YouTube channel + 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 chances)
– 1 entry per IP address
– contest start date: Sunday, February 10, 2019 – entry deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019 and results the following day on the blog in an edit of this article
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Edit of February 22, 2019:
Following the drawing, I am pleased to announce that the winner of the Lashootingbox gift set is Julie.
Congratulations, I will contact you by email shortly. Thank you all for your numerous entries and have a great day!
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Whether you are for or against, single or in a couple, in love or happy alone (yes, that also exists), waiting for a meeting or in the beginnings of a new relationship, in the warmth of a lasting bond, I wish you all a very beautiful Valentine’s Day.
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez and Melle Bon Plan Photos not royalty-free, photographer's authorization required before any use
