Where to stay on a honeymoon
| Type | Examples | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace | Le Meurice, Hôtel de Crillon, Le Bristol, Plaza Athénée | Tuileries, Concorde, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, avenue Montaigne | An exceptional stay, service and spa |
| Palace with a view | Shangri-La Paris | 16th arrondissement, facing the Eiffel Tower | Rooms with a tower view |
| Boutique hotel | Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, Maison Souquet | Montmartre, Pigalle | An intimate feel, few rooms |
| Comfortable four-star | Hotels in the Marais or Saint-Germain | Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Staying central on a gentler budget |
Rough order of magnitude, to be checked: a charming four-star often costs 250 to 450 EUR a night, while a palace usually exceeds 1,000 EUR in high season. Compare availability at Booking.com and tell the hotel it is your honeymoon: an upgrade or a small gesture is possible, never guaranteed.
The Seine dinner cruise
This is the most romantic moment of the trip: dinner on board while the monuments light up. To compare the options, read our dinner cruise comparison. Ask for a window table and a sunset departure, which varies a lot between winter and summer.
A 4-day plan
- Day 1: arrival, a walk to the Trocadéro, dinner cruise.
- Day 2: Montmartre in the morning, lunch in the Marais, Pont Neuf at the end of the day.
- Day 3: Versailles or a museum day, then a fine-dining dinner (starred restaurants).
- Day 4: Luxembourg Garden, last shopping, departure.
For more ideas for two, see Paris for lovers and, if you plan to propose, the marriage proposal in Paris.
FAQ
What is the best season? April to June and September-October for the gardens and long evenings; December for the lights, see best time to visit Paris.
Do I need to book ahead? Yes: hotel, dinner cruise and starred restaurants go quickly, especially at weekends.
