Here are two unique and definitely "un-touristy" day trip ideas that will make you believe in romance again.

A Food Lover's Day of Delight

Begin your day early by visiting one of the local open air food markets that are found throughout the city. Usually opening at 7 am, they close by early afternoon and can get quite crowded around lunch time. Plan to be there when they open, enjoy some fresh pastries for breakfast, and browse the amazing selection of local produce. Choose a selection of greens for a simple rustic salad, and stroll back to your Paris luxury apartment for a mid-day feast. Along the way, stop at the charcutier for a few slices of terrine, and a loaf of hearty bread at the boulangerie.

After a delicious meal, and a nap (what's more romantic than an afternoon love affair in Paris, after all?), put on your pretty walking shoes and head out to the Rive Gauche. Fortify yourself with afternoon tea, then start exploring the hidden side streets of Saint Germain. Choose one of the amazing bohemian cafes for supper, and walk off dessert by exploring the hidden side streets of Saint Germain.

A Heady and Romantic Affair

Enjoy a chauffeured trip from your luxury apartment in Paris to the studio of one of the city's top fragranciers. You'll spend the afternoon with one of Paris' leading perfume experts, learning about the various components of fine fragrances. Ultimately, you will design and create your very own signature perfume.

After returning to your apartment, dab on a few drops of your new perfume, head to the local bistro (the more crowded the better) and pretend there is no one else in the entire world but you and your love.

This city is designed for lovers, so drink it in. No matter what direction you roam from your luxury Paris apartment, you'll discover romantic delights and sensuous surprises. Let the City of Light fall in love with you!

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