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By Maria Mora<\/em><\/p>\n

When my husband and I were dating, he traveled to Paris<\/a> with his family and sent me dozens of emails about all the romantic places where he wished to take me. “Someday,” he wrote, “we\u2019ll return to France<\/a> to enjoy all this romance, these incredible sights and these beautiful Paris hotels<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

\"Credit:

Credit: Vassil Tzvetanov <\/p><\/div>\n

After all, Paris is for lovers — the creme de la creme of romantic getaways<\/a>. For couples lucky enough to travel to Paris this year, you won’t want to miss these romantic excursions\u00a0 sure to bring out the “oh la la” in you.<\/p>\n

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1. <\/strong>Take in a museum… or two, or five.<\/strong> On May 15, Paris participates in the Long Night of Museums<\/strong> with free entrance into many of Paris\u2019s top museums, including the Louvre<\/a> (participating museums are added up to the event day). Dress up, enjoy dinner for two, then stroll the hallways of some of the world’s most remarkable museums — even after the stroke of midnight.<\/p>\n

2. Stay in a historic Paris hotel. <\/strong>Paris hotels<\/a> come in all shapes and sizes. For romantic getaways, stay in a charming historic hotel like the Hotel Scribe Paris<\/a>, a landmark designed by Jacques Grange.\u00a0 For longer stays, travel out of the city for a few days to stay in a historic chateau.<\/p>\n

3. Have lunch at a sidewalk caf\u00e9.<\/strong> Skip the beret and make like a true Paris native at one of the city\u2019s iconic sidewalk cafes. Despite being known for heavy sauces and plenty of butter, French cuisine is often quite light. Have a salad, some fresh bread and fish so you can stay light on your feet while you explore the city.<\/p>\n

4. Enjoy the view.<\/strong> Head to the top of one of Paris\u2019s scenic overlooks. If the <\/strong>Eiffel Tower<\/a> is too clich\u00e9 for your taste, try the Cathedral of Notre Dame<\/strong> or the Arc de Triomphe<\/strong>. Take a camera with you to capture the moment with your loved one.<\/p>\n

5. Go gothic. <\/strong>Forget black boots and fishnets, I’m referring to the mysterious romanticism of famous Paris cemeteries and gothic architecture. (I\u2019m far more likely to hold my husband\u2019s hand if I\u2019m a little bit spooked!) Check out Jim Morrison\u2019s grave at the Cimitiere du Pere Lachaise<\/a> or tour the Paris Opera<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Maria Mora is a memoir blogger and wannabe photographer. She travels extensively throughout Florida and the Caribbean with her two young sons.<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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