The annual calendar is punctuated—I notice this particularly through the blog—by holidays, events, and traditions that unfailingly return on the same dates, year after year. Some of these dates are eagerly awaited by many, while others dread the arrival of these hated celebrations like the plague. This is somewhat the case for Valentine’s Day…
Here is a small selection of tips and free events set up for this celebration, plus some treats, to make the most of Friday, February 14, 2020, whether you are in a relationship or not.
A little history: Valentine’s Day dates back to the end of the Middle Ages. At the court of the King of England, February 14th was actually a holiday for singles, yes really! Men would draw lots for the name of a young 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 Parisian stroll on the heart(s) side
Cultival
, a Parisian cultural outing agency, offers year-round, Paris on the heart(s) side, a walk through the Marais to discover the greatest myths and most famous love stories that make the reputation of the Eternal City.
Here are some photos of the Paris on the heart(s) side walk that we had the chance to follow a few years ago around the same time. It was very informative and we learned a lot of little juicy anecdotes!
Paris on the heart(s) side with Cultival
Price: €13 for adults and €9 for children (under 18)
Tour duration: 1h30
This year a tour will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2020_
Heart, romanticism in contemporary art, exhibition at the Musée de la Vie Romantique
The Musée de la Vie Romantique presents an unexpected selection of 40 works by thirty contemporary artists revolving around the representation of the heart as an expression of romantic sentiment, echoing one of the key themes of romanticism.
The good tip: the exhibition will open for Valentine’s Day during an exceptional free day on February 14th, aimed at all lovers of art, music, and poetry, featuring a rich cultural program, activities, and mediation tools such as a photo booth, a tour for children, a love message wall, a map of the heart, as well as guided tours and workshops.
HEARTS, romanticism in contemporary art Exhibition from February 14 to July 12, 2020 Musée de la Vie romantique 16 rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris Open daily except Mondays and some public holidays
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Dark Valentine Night at the Manoir de Paris
If you really want to spend a Valentine’s Day like no other, I recommend heading 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 agenda: the Manoir course, but in total darkness, on Friday, February 14th only from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Shivers guaranteed…
Dark Night at the Manoir de Paris
Friday, February 14, 2020
from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (doors close 30
minutes early)
18 rue de Paradis 75010 Paris
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Love Evening 2020 at the Rodin Museum
Calling all lovers and seekers of unusual experiences: in 2020, the Love Evening returns to the Rodin Museum for its fourth edition (well, I confess I haven’t had the chance to participate in the first three, but hey, it’s never too late…).
On the agenda: 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 Friday, February 14, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Booking from Monday, January 15, 2020 on the museum's website Rodin Museum 77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris Rate: €27 / €12 reduced rate
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Crazy Love Week at the Crazy Horse
From February 10 to 16, 2020, the famous Parisian cabaret launches, for the very first time, its “Crazy Love Week”: a whole week of festivities and offbeat fun to celebrate love. Every night, the “Totally Crazy” show will transform into an ode to love through “love” songs, artistic winks, and sensual tableaux. Plus, at the end of each show, a spectator drawn at random will be offered a high-end gift.
Crazy Horse 12 avenue George V 75008 Paris Crazy Valentine's Day, exclusive offer on February 14, 2020 and all week as an option: the show with Veuve Clicquot rosé champagne (or 2 drinks) & two Crazy by Ladurée macarons €170 Crazy loves Ladurée limited offer from 01/02 to 29/02 (excluding 14/02): the show with Cuvée Crazy champagne, the Crazy by Ladurée red fruit black tea set, a pin & a collector's canvas bag from Crazy Horse €157
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Valentine’s Day Menu at Mavrommatis
We were lucky enough with the favorite photographer to experience our Valentine’s Day in advance last week and it works out well because I will already be in Quebec and unfortunately without him next February 14th…
So we were filled with delight while going to test as a preview the Valentine’s Day menu that will be offered on February 14th at the Michelin-starred restaurant Mavrommatis. For the occasion, Andréas Mavrommatis has designed a six-course meal, to which amuse-bouches and mignardises are added.
On the agenda for this exceptional evening:
- Valentine’s Day cocktail with lychee nectar, rose liqueur, and a Greek sparkling wine
- Quail egg, celery lasagna, Greek Oscietra caviar, watercress
- ‘Constantinople-style’ artichoke, ancient root with Melanosporum truffle
- Langoustine ravioli scented with coriander, saffron bouillon from Kozáni (our favorite dish!)
- Limousin veal roasted with rosemary, pressed Kolokassi (PDO Cypriot tuber known as “Kolokasse potato”) with truffle, lemon leaf condiment, truffled veal jus
- Passion fruit “in the plural”
- The ‘Ivoire’ Grand Cru white chocolate Cherry Heart (unfortunately we could not test this dessert in advance, it will be to discover on February 14th!)
All accompanied by exceptional Greek wines that we discovered, I must say, with great happiness! Once again, Mavrommatis reminded me how Greek wine production can hide little gems, and what better Parisian ambassador than this starred restaurant that showcases Hellenic products so well.
Mavrommatis Restaurant 42 rue Daubenton 75005 Paris Valentine's Day menu: €178/person (booking required)
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Valentine’s Day Evening at the Jeu de Paume
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the Jeu de Paume offers an exceptional late-night opening until 10:00 PM. Between lovers or friends, visitors coming in pairs, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, will enjoy a “buy one, get one free” ticket offer. The venue’s restaurant will also offer a special evening menu with a glass of champagne and small appetizers.
This evening is the opportunity to discover, from the very first week of opening, the new major exhibition at the Jeu de Paume “The Supermarket of Images”.
Jeu de Paume 1 place de la Concorde 75008 Paris February 14, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM buy one ticket = one free ticket
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The Palais de la Découverte celebrates love
The Palais de la Découverte celebrates loveSince October, many curious visitors have been flocking to the Palais de la Découverte to try and uncover the mysteries of love. For those who haven’t yet had the chance to discover the exhibition, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for a visit to love territories.
Palais de la Découverte
avenue Franklin-Roosevelt 75008 Paris
Of Love Exhibition
Until August 30, 2020
Rates: €9 / reduced rate €7 (65+, teachers, under 25, large families, and students) / free for under 6s, job seekers, and social minimum beneficiaries, the
disabled and their companion_
A romantic dictation in a 19th-century setting at the Maison Mantin
In Moulins in the Allier region (a destination I’ve already told you about on the blog), the Maison Mantin celebrates Valentine’s Day and honors the charm of 19th-century literature through a romantic dictation, to be done in pairs. A guided tour of the Maison’s salon will complete the evening, where you can discover the most beautiful contemporary works of Louis Mantin that speak of love.
Thanks to the partnership established with La Cave à Chocolat, the winner of the dictation will receive a prize to taste as a couple!
Maison Mantin
Place du Colonel Laussedat 03000 Moulins
Romantic Dictation on Friday, February 14 at 6:30 PM
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Some chocolate treats and other delicacies
Valentine’s Day collection by Leonidas with little chocolate hearts filled with ganache (vanilla milk; raspberry rose; Hibiscus Flower & Poppy; Dulce de Leche; Cherry and Elderberry)
The good tip:Giveaway: 2 people to Tomorrowland Winter
! Take a photo that reflects the magic of Tomorrowland Winter (snow, party, idyllic setting, …) and add one or more chocolate hearts from Leonidas! You can photograph the little chocolate hearts in magical places or unusual situations, transform them, incorporate them into a collage or a model. Send your creation via www.leonidas.com/tomorrowland-winter and complete your details on this page.
Price Leonidas Heart Box 12 hearts: €11.50
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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 “Paris je t’aime” box by Maison du Chocolat
Price: €30 for a box of 16 chocolates
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The Pop Heart box n°11 by the Manufacture Cluizel
with a new creation by the chocolatier, the red fruit praline heart candy, to share in a tête-à-tête
In the box: old-fashioned praline, chocolate ganache, dark and milk chocolate and a new creation: the heart candy filled with old-fashioned praline mixed with fruity notes and covered with a coating of mixed red fruits
Price of the 11-chocolate box: €15.20 for 120g
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Les Petites Françaises, a young brand of edible cups handmade in Paris, teams up with Petites Cuillères de Juliette, who scouts vintage silver spoons to engrave them by hand for a Valentine’s Day collab
Result: a limited edition box set composed of two gourmet cups with chocolate chips + a mini espresso spoon engraved with a “je t’🖤” (price €35 and €15 without the spoon)
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The box of filled hearts from the So Lovely collection by Réauté Chocolat
Milk chocolate hearts filled with ginger-lemon ganache and dark chocolate candies filled with crunchy praline (price: €15.50 for 180g)
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The Valentine’s Day Bouquet from the Grenier à Pain artisan bakers-pastry chefs (present in the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th arrondissements, and also in Boulogne, Levallois-Perret, and Sèvres)
This pastry will be on sale only from February 14 to 16 / price: €9.50 (for 2 people)
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What is love show
Whether you’re a couple or single, What is love, currently at the Divine Comédie, is the ideal show to talk about love, whether you are resistant to it or not.
Singles will learn quite astonishing things, especially about the hormones triggered by romantic feelings. And those in a relationship will be able to laugh heartily at the situations presented in this real/fake lecture written and performed by Anne Buffet, under the watchful eye of Julie Ferrier.
What is love show Every Friday at 9:15 PM until the end of March 2020 duration: 1h10 Divine Comédie 2 rue Saulnier 75009 Paris
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Valentine’s Day GIVEAWAY:
Since I wanted to spoil you for this occasion, I am offering no less than 2 giveaways for this Valentine’s Day!
Giveaway 1 on the blog / What is Love Show
Right here on the blog, I invite you to win 5 invitations for two people to discover the What is Love show on the date of your choice at the Divine Comédie in Paris.
To participate, simply leave a comment below this article telling me how you plan to spend this Valentine’s Day. A random draw will determine the winner of the prize from among the participants who answered the question. Good luck to everyone!
Giveaway Rules 1:
– 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 Pinterest page + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Instagram page + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s You Tube 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 chance(s))
– 1 entry per IP address
– Travel to the show is not included in the prize
– giveaway start date Tuesday, February 11, 2020 – participation deadline Saturday, February 15, 2020 and result the next day on the blog in an edit of this article
Giveaway 2 on Facebook / A Baby-sitting evening to win with Nounou Pitchoun and Assadia
On the post of this article on my Facebook page, I offer you to win a Baby-sitting evening with Nounou Pitchoun and Assadia. The Assadia Group, specialist in childhood and education home services, recently strengthened its offer in the childcare sector with the acquisition of the company Nounou Pitchoun thanks to the company Entreprise&Décisions.
The prize: one free evening of childcare starting from February 15th in one of the cities where Assadia is located (i.e., 17 cities in France), a 4-hour evening and gift voucher valid for 3 months.
Giveaway Rules 2:
– Contest limited to Metropolitan France
– be a follower of the Mademoiselle Bon Plan FB page and the Entreprise&Décisions page
– giveaway start date Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – participation deadline Saturday, February 15, 2020 and result the next day on the blog in an edit on the Facebook post
– Facebook is released from any responsibility in case of litigation
– Facebook has no involvement in the organization and promotion of this giveaway
Edit of March 1, 2020:
Following the random draw (very late, I apologize), I am announcing that the 5 winners of the invitations for 2 people to go see the What is Love Show in Paris are LaFilleDavril, Anne-Laure Vergnaud, Claudine Gaillard, Corinne Grandjean, and Sebbag.
Congratulations, I will contact you soon by email. Thank you all for your participation!
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Whether you are for or against, single or in a relationship, in love or happy all by yourself (yes, that also exists), waiting for a new encounter or at the start of a relationship, in the warmth of a lasting connection, I wish you all a very beautiful Valentine’s Day.
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez and Melle Bon Plan Photos are not royalty-free, photographer's authorization required before any use
