How to Spend a Virtual Valentine's Day in Paris
UPDATED JANUARY 25, 2023
by Jenny Javitch, Founder of Global Game Plan
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If you have ever wanted to spend Valentine’s Day in Paris, this is your chance! Whether you’re looking for dinner date ideas, fun virtual activities to do at home, some unique long distance Valentine’s Day ideas or you are celebrating “Galentine’s Day” 2023, you will find it here! We’ve rounded up tons of ideas (including multiple virtual Paris tours) for you to create a Paris travel experience from your home this Valentine’s Day - or any day.
Enjoy your Virtual Valentine’s Day 2023 in Paris. Bon voyage!
Start by creating some virtual Parisian atmosphere
Set the mood by listening to these awesome Paris playlist options from your favorite music streaming service:
Spotify: Listen to some Paris Café Jazz or the soundtrack from Emily in Paris
Pandora: Check out these up and coming French artists
Amazon Music: Pretend you’re enjoying an espresso in a Parisian café
You Tube: Feel as though you’re walking around the city with hours of lovely French music.
Prefer a podcast? The Museum of Paris has some for you to checkout HERE.
Dress like you’re in Paris with these style tips…and learn how to tie a scarf like the French.
If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day long distance, each of you can choose your favorite Zoom background of Paris.
Enjoy some French food & drink
Pick up a bottle (or two) of French wine from your local shop or have it delivered to your house by Drizly or Wine.com on Valentine’s Day. If you’re not a huge fan of wine then maybe one of the most popular French cocktails or the French 75 MOCKtail is for you.
Create a Valentine’s dinner at home with one of 21 Easy French-Inspired Recipes That Anyone Can Make, check out popular French food you can buy online or order delicious French pastries as a snack.
Of course, food delivery is always an option, choose from local French restaurants available on Bite Squad and Uber Eats or restaurants around the country that will ship to your home (or someone else’s as a care package).
Related: Celebrating “Galentine’s Day” 2023? Send your favorite gals some special treats - or order some goodies for yourself!
Online Activity ideas
Some of the best virtual Valentine’s Day ideas…25+ places to go for in Paris…whether you’re in the mood for a solo adventure, romantic virtual tour of Paris for couples, family-friendly activities or walking around the neighborhoods of Paris, there is something for you on this list!
virtual tours of paris
Watch a MontMartre district timelapse video , take a virtual tour of the Louvre, a virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower (including the elevator ride to the top floor) or choose from a variety of virtual walking tours all around the city.
This amazing website Drive & Listen will take you on a drive through the street of Paris (go to the right of the screen and scroll down until you find Paris).
If you’re short on time, check out this 1-day Paris tour (in 7 minutes).
Related: French learners can sign up for video chats with lonely elderly people in France.
Attend a live online experience (tours, presentations and more)
The perfect virtual Valentine’s Day idea! Meet a French tour guide and experience these virtual tours of Paris and France:
Learn how to make the best French macaron or crepes with hazelnut spread
Create authentic food with a French chef - check out the crunchy French baguette recipe, the tart tatin (French apple pie) or the yummy apple crepe recipe
Look for other online experiences on Airbnb Online Experiences and these virtual travel company websites.
Watch an online recording of past Paris performances
If this is your first time in Paris, you should start with the uber popular comedy show (performed in English) titled “How to become a Parisian in one hour” - watch the four minute teaser on You Tube.
Get your groove on with this replay of the live-streamed United at Home – Paris Edition, a concert at the Louvre pyramid by French DJ David Guetta.
Paris Philharmonic is offering free viewing of multiple previously recorded concerts.
Enjoy some French entertainment (in English)
In the mood to relax on the couch and watch a movie together that’s set in Paris…here are 13 of them that you can stream right now.
If you’d rather watch television, PopSugar has some shows to recommend.
If you’re a big fan of French food, you can check out Anthony Bourdain's video clips from his Paris episodes or Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern (the Paris episodes are on Season 2, Episode 16 or Season 8, Episode 4).
Offline Parisian Activities
If you’re tired of screen time, then these are the activities for you!
Curl up with a good book that’s set in France.
Enjoy some coloring time with these Paris coloring pages - they’re great for adults or kids!
Download this Wine & Cheese Word Search printable game to play on game night.
Make your own Paris photobooth…and take some fun pictures with this instant camera.
Send a photo postcard to friends or family (or yourself) commemorating your virtual trip (ok this one is on your screen, but it only takes a minute and the recipient will be sure to enjoy it).
Enhance your Virtual Valentine’s Day ideas
Hopefully you’re having an exciting Valentine’s Day in Paris! Add in some more special touches with these virtual Valentine’s Day ideas:
French-themed Gift Ideas
Looking to buy your significant other a gift that goes along with the theme of your at-home Valentine’s Day celebration? How about a tasty dessert or these 12 French gift ideas. Bring them home or send them in the mail for a long-distance Valentine’s gift.
Excited about all the possibilities of virtual travel? This virtual date night in Hawaii is already planned for you! As an alternative you can easily customize your virtual date night to the destination of your choice.
Related: Creative lunches for kids with a French twist
how to plan a trip to Paris
Get excited about planning an in-person trip to Paris!
Purchase a guidebook.
Search Pinterest for things to do, places to stay and where to eat in Paris.
Hire Global Game Plan to start planning your trip. You won’t be disappointed.
Think about what types of Paris souvenirs you would want to buy.
Related: Not able to travel to Paris just yet? Stop by the Paris hotel in Las Vegas for a faux-Paris experience.
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