As Valentine’s Day approaches, these 12 gifts explore ideas that are both desirable and meaningful, designed to celebrate love and caring. From iconic pieces like flowers and chocolates to romantic experiences to share, an overview of presents to mark February 14th.
A box of love tea
Perfect for smaller budgets or as a gift, this Pagoda Tea, made with respect for nature and ancestral craftsmanship, puts love at the heart of the product. The freshness of jasmine green tea is combined with natural cherry aromas, derived from organic fruits.
A bouquet of flowers
La Maison Bergamote imagines a range of flower bouquets ideal for Valentine’s Day. Creations with shades of red and pink, which can be accompanied by a Love card and LaDurée macaroons.
A concert by candlelight
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, Candlelight unveils a special edition as romantic as it is enchanting, in the mythical setting of the Odéon Théâtre de l’Europe, on February 15, illuminated by hundreds of candles. Carried by the string quartet Ensemble Paname, this concert revisits the greatest declarations of love, from La Vie en Rose to My Heart Will Go On, for a musical break out of time.
A heart-shaped cake
The Maison de patisserie et traiteur LeNôtre offers for the duos a sublime ‘Passion amoureuse’ heart-shaped cake, adorned with a red hue like velvet. The iconic red fruits and bourbon vanilla from Madagascar are combined with Grand Marnier, Timut pepper and tonka bean, for a delicate tasting while remaining rich in character. A heart millefeuille is also available.
Small hearts chocolates
Mini-hearts to taste: here is what Yannick Alléno offers for Valentine’s Day. In shops in the 6th and 7th districts, on the internet or at the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet corner, this collection of eight small chocolates is composed of a crispy puffed rice associated with Tahitian vanilla caviar, or a crispy puffed rice praline enhanced by a creamy pistachio from Iran.
A Palace-style dinner
For Valentine’s Day, Le Bristol invites you to celebrate love with two exceptional dinners combining haute cuisine, sweet treats, and a starry night. At the Epicure table, Chef Arnaud Faye has created a seven-course menu that brings together exceptional ingredients and gourmet delights. On the menu: scallops with Menton lemon, followed by lobster from the Opal Coast with Madras curry. The culinary journey culminates with veal tenderloin with winter roots and black truffle, before a sweet finale combining grapefruit, rosé champagne, quince, rose, and hibiscus. More accessible, the menu concocted by Arnaud Faye and Chef Vincent Schmit at 114, Faubourg offers an equally generous interpretation with crab tartlets with curry, scallops confit with walnut butter, and milk-fed lamb with black truffles. For dessert, a baba with exotic fruits and saffron, to be savored by two.
A cocotte Le Creuset
For lovers of cooking, Le Creuset unveils a collection of heart-shaped low pots, 20 centimeters in size and made of enameled cast iron. We love the colors cherry, peach and berry which will highlight shared dishes, guarantees of romantic meals.
Take the plunge
Since nothing is more beautiful than the creation of memories for two, the Hotel Le Quinzerie in Paris offers its jacuzzis to relax in a colorful setting. For an hour and accompanied by a glass of champagne, these two whirlpools promise a moment of relaxation and sensuality in love. The right bank jacuzzi features a retro pop decor in a 60/70 style, with turquoise tiles, organic shapes and pastel shades. The Rive gauche room is more subdued, in a subdued club atmosphere that invites you to party.
A ring inspired by the Disney tales
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Disney and Pandora team up to offer a jewelry collection inspired by the great stories of love and complicity. The ring inspired by Anna’s Witch Queen (Frozen), declined in silver and gold, is distinguished by the play of light of its stones and the precision of its finishes, while the charm Mickey & Minnie honors the iconic duo.
A vanilla perfume
Emblematic of Valentine’s Day gifts, the perfume is the sure bet for lovers in need of inspiration. At Trudon, the Nuit Rouge 45° bottle is built around a trio of vanillas and enriched with honeyed and balsamic notes. A captivating essence that integrates a broader collection, composed of Midnight Omen (tangerine, violet and amber woody) and Mystique (leather, oud and papyrus).
A movie night at the hotel
Cinema, gastronomy and love within the Barrière hotels. Le Normandy Deauville, L’Hôtel du Golf Deauville, Le Royal La Baule, Le Westminster Le Touquet, Maison Barrière Vendôme as well as the resorts of Ribeauvillé and Lille give a culinary replica to two love movies, with menus designed in tribute to the scenario. On the program: A man and a woman: twenty years already of Claude Lelouch released in 1986 looks at oneself with a carpaccio of scallops and caviar, a fillet of Châteaubriand beef, and a vanilla and chocolate dessert; while A Star is Born by Bradley Cooper (2018) is enjoyed accompanied bymini-crab tacos, a lobster roll and a giant cookie. A popcorn and champagne offer is also available.
Find your perfect fit
The latest addition to the luxury footwear scene, French brand Paon-Paon manufactures its shoes near Milan, where each piece is transformed into a true declaration of love. Featuring a gorgeous powder pink color, the Ella pump, made from foal-style calf leather, is both glamorous and daring, sure to turn heads.
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