SAINT-GERMAIN-DES-PRÉS, A ROMANTIC ESCAPE

There are neighborhoods that seem to have been designed for lovers. Streets where cobblestones murmur softly beneath each step, façades steeped in history, terraces glowing in the golden light of lanterns… Saint Germain des Prés is one of those rare places where every corner invites intimacy and where one instinctively slows down, as if to savour the moment.

Here, the Left Bank reveals its most elegant, literary and romantic soul. This is the Paris of writers, artists, wanderers, lovers walking hand in hand in silence. From Hôtel Bel Ami, an iconic and contemporary address in the heart of the neighbourhood, the escape immediately takes on another dimension, intimate, refined, and unmistakably Parisian.

 

 

 

THE ESSENTIALS
to experience together

THE LUXEMBOURG GARDENS, A HAVEN OF GREENERY AND SERENITY

It is impossible to imagine a romantic escape in Saint Germain des Prés without mentioning the Luxembourg Gardens. Just a few minutes’ walk from Hôtel Bel Ami, this legendary garden unfolds its statue lined paths, its emblematic green chairs and its central pond where small sailboats drift peacefully.

You sit side by side, observe Parisian life, fall silent to better listen to the rustle of leaves. In spring, flowerbeds burst with colour, in autumn, the garden glows with shades of gold and copper. In every season, it remains one of the most beautiful settings for a moment shared by two.

 

CAFÉ DE FLORE AND LES DEUX MAGOTS, THE TIMELESS ELEGANCE OF PARISIAN CAFÉS

In Saint Germain des Prés, cafés are far more than places to sip an espresso. They are institutions, stages of Parisian life, refuges for lovers. Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots embody the soul of the neighbourhood.

You settle on the terrace, close to one another, watching passers by, sharing a hot chocolate or a glass of champagne. The atmosphere is hushed, almost nostalgic, as if Sartre, Beauvoir or Hemingway might appear at the next table. A perfect setting for a romantic pause in the heart of Paris.

 

THE GALLERIES OF RUE DE SEINE AND RUE DE L’ABBAYE

Saint Germain des Prés is a district of art, creativity and avant garde spirit. As a couple, you delight in stepping into the galleries of rue de Seine, discovering an exhibition, exchanging impressions, marvelling at a painting or a sculpture.

Each gallery is an invitation to dialogue, sensitivity and shared discovery. A subtle and elegant way to nourish the mind while deepening complicity.

 

LE CHRISTINE, A HUSHED HAVEN FOR LOVERS OF FINE DINING

Tucked away in a discreet alley, Le Christine is a confidential, almost secret address. A handful of tables, a soft atmosphere, refined French cuisine… everything here is designed for an intimate tête à tête. Voices lower, glances linger, every moment is savoured. One of the most romantic tables in Saint Germain des Prés.

 

SHIRO, AN ODE TO FRANCO JAPANESE ELEGANCE

Just steps from Saint Germain des Prés, Shiro captivates a discerning clientele with its delicate and contemporary approach to gastronomy. In a minimalist, almost confidential setting, Franco Japanese cuisine elevates noble ingredients with remarkable precision, perfectly balanced textures, meticulous seasoning, understated aesthetics. A favourite among insiders, ideal for a refined dinner for two where each dish becomes a sensory experience.

 

PIERRE HERMÉ AND LADURÉE, THE PLEASURE OF GREAT HOUSES

Because love also expresses itself through indulgence, it is impossible to resist the displays of Pierre Hermé or Ladurée. Macarons, pastries, éclairs, mille feuilles… you choose together, hesitate, taste, share. These sweet pauses become true rituals, moments of pure pleasure at the heart of your stroll.

 

CAFÉ VERLET, THE ART OF COFFEE AND TEA

For a more confidential break, Café Verlet is an institution. Historic roaster, hushed atmosphere, intoxicating aromas… here, you savour an exceptional coffee or a rare tea in an almost timeless setting. Perfect for reconnecting, exchanging glances, and sharing what truly matters.

 

A WELL BEING INTERLUDE AT THE SPA OF HÔTEL MONTALEMBERT, IN THE HEART OF SAINT GERMAIN

After a day of exploration or an activity recommended in the city, why not extend this moment of togetherness with a well being break at the spa of Hôtel Montalembert. Located at 3 rue de Montalembert, 75007 Paris, this Parisian haven offers an intimate and refined spa space where personalised treatments and massages await, inviting you to release every tension and enjoy absolute relaxation. An ideal way to gently conclude your day, wrapped in the understated elegance of Saint Germain des Prés. And once you have tasted the art of slowing down at Montalembert, the desire to prolong this soft interlude comes naturally… leading you to another emblematic Left Bank address, where Parisian elegance is subtly reinvented, Hôtel Bel Ami.

 

HÔTEL BEL AMI, CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE AND LEFT BANK SPIRIT

In the heart of Saint Germain des Prés, Hôtel Bel Ami perfectly embodies contemporary Parisian elegance. A former printing house transformed into a five star hotel, it combines clean design, a warm atmosphere and exceptional service.

The rooms are cocoons of softness, filled with light, designed for comfort and intimacy. The spa invites shared relaxation, the bar encourages quiet confidences, breakfast calls for unhurried mornings. It is the ideal address for a romantic escape in Paris, an elegant refuge where you instantly feel at home, only better. A bouquet of flowers in the room, a glass of champagne on arrival, a couple’s massage, a dinner reserved at a secret address… the team at Hôtel Bel Ami becomes a discreet accomplice to your wishes, transforming every moment into a precious memory.

 

A STROLL FOR TWO AROUND SAINT GERMAIN DES PRÉS

In Saint Germain des Prés, love unfolds at the pace of wandering. From the banks of the Seine, walked hand in hand as barges glide by and the setting sun casts golden reflections, to the legendary bridges, Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf, Pont Saint Michel, every step becomes a future memory. Crossing the river, Île de la Cité reveals its history laden lanes, the timeless silhouette of Notre Dame, the discreet charm of Place Dauphine. Here, everything invites you to slow down, to willingly lose your way, to savour the moment.

 

A STORY TO WRITE TOGETHER, IN THE HEART OF PARIS

Choosing Saint Germain des Prés for a romantic escape is choosing a setting, an atmosphere, an emotion. A neighbourhood that invites strolling, lingering dinners, spontaneous detours and suspended moments.

From Hôtel Bel Ami, everything is within reach, the most beautiful walks, the most delicate tables, the most legendary cafés, the most confidential addresses. Here, every instant becomes a memory, every glance a promise, every stroll a declaration.

Whether you come to celebrate an anniversary, a first meeting, a budding love or a lifelong passion, let Saint Germain des Prés wrap you in its timeless embrace.