14 Ideas for Valentine's Day in Paris

Not all for couples!

I was 29 the first year I was in a real relationship on Valentine’s Day (I cooked a pop up dinner for 47 guests and my then boyfriend got drunk and threw tiny potatoes at everyone) so I’m more used to spending it alone or with friends than doing something romantic. My husband and I have had some clangers (I vaguely remember neon blue cocktails one year) so usually stay home and this year I’ve organised a surprise Cajun crab boil where he’ll spend the first half an hour trying to figure out how to approach it with a knife and fork, which will make my night.

Here are some other ideas if you happen to be in Paris next week:

1. I have 2 left feet but the Musée Rodin, home of the gorgeous sculpture The Kiss, is transforming into a dance hall where couples can learn to waltz with professional teachers, draw portraits, drink at the Love bar, discover The Gates of Hell by torchlight or have their photo taken.

2. Cinema Chain UGC is screening a mix of 10 French and English romantic films with tickets at €8.50 from 7-15th February. Multiple locations across Paris.

3. Puppy yoga. Need I say more?