As with most destinations, the city of Paris offers four distinct seasons of travel. Choosing when to visit can make a huge difference in affordability and activity.

• WINTER: Visiting during Paris’s coldest and least visited season presents lower costs to newlyweds and offers the opportunity to participate in some of the city’s unique winter activities. Whether ice skating at the Eiffel Tower or attending a famed Parisian winter festival, the city maintains its romance this time of year despite the cold and rain.
• SPRINGTIME: Paris in the springtime is the ideal time to visit. Spring offers full bloomed romance as newlyweds can stroll through Paris’s Jardin des Tuileries or sip a cup of coffee at one of the city’s famous sidewalk cafes. Unfortunately, with great weather and beautiful scenery during the season, costs for honeymooners rise dramatically.
• SUMMER: In the heat of summertime, Paris residents head for the hills and tourists rush in. A summer honeymoon in the city gives newlyweds an increased opportunity to enjoy seasonal favorites such as a boat tour down the Seine River or watching the sun set behind the Eiffel Tower. Summer vacation here may mean higher costs and longer lines, but the atmosphere is priceless.
• FALL: Early Autumn ushers in gorgeous colors and crisp nights perfect for snuggling. Couples find fall as a great time to visit Paris’s many legendary museums or take in a little nightlife action at one of the city’s casinos. Costs are lowered in the fall, making it a good time to travel.

WHERE TO STAY

With so many fabulous accommodations to choose from during a honeymoon stay in Paris, here are top notch lodgings sure to satisfy desire and budget:

• BED AND BREAKFASTS

1. The Dessous Des Berges
2. La Villa Paris
3. Alcove and Agapes

• 5 STAR HOTELS

1. Hotel Plaza Athenee
2. Montalembert Hotel Paris
3. Hotel de Crillion

• BUDGET HOTELS

1. Hotel De Banville
2. Chateau de Montvillargenne
3. Hotel Langlois

WHAT TO SEE

The perfect honeymoon in Paris would not be complete without visiting some of the city’s most widely recognized landmarks, institutions and parks. Couples honeymooning in the City of Lights will find that these attractions inspire romance and beauty in all.

LANDMARKS AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

• Eiffel Tower
• Pantheon
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Opera de la Bastille
• Arc de Triomphe
• The Louvre Museum
• Pont Neuf Bridge

STREETS AND PARKS

• Luxembourge Palace and Gardens
• Champ de Mars
• Champs-Champs-Elysée
• Jardin des Plantes
• Parc Montsouris

With a plan in mind and checklist in hand, honeymooning in Paris can prove to be the most significant memory two people can share as man and wife. Filled with the hopes and dreams of poets, architects, and saints, Paris offers all the elegance and beauty needed to create a picture perfect honeymoon escape.