7 chic and unusual date ideas to seal the deal

Surprising your date by suggesting an out-of-the-ordinary meeting is the foolproof way to capture their attention and pique their interest. A secret cocktail bar dealing real love potions, a nighttime exhibition,  a sensual private pool, or a feast to enjoy late into the night... Focus on these amazing ideas, tested and approved by the editorial team, that will help you score points... and seal the deal. Shall we bet?

Nestled on the gourmet rue du Nil in the heart of Sentier, this intimate and excellent spot is one of the best "Wow me" options in Paris! Frenchie is a tiny rustic-looking room adorned with bricks, stones, and exposed beams, where chef Grégory Marchand crafts a thrilling carte blanche menu each evening that earned him a star and two Écotable accolades. The five-course surprise menu with a refined wine pairing is totally exhilarating.

Clearly gastronomic, his cuisine doesn’t go overboard: it's modern, adventurous, and confident, just like the elegant yet unpretentious service. His strength? Each plate highlights the nobility of the ingredients, electrified by remarkable seasonings that may prompt a few "hmmmms" from your conquered lips… For the pleasure experienced, the investment is worth it: emotions guaranteed!

Frenchie, 5 rue du Nil, Paris 2e. 01 40 39 96 19. Open Monday to Sunday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Carte blanche menu: €145 per person.

Like Carrie Bradshaw, you swear by cocktails to shine in the city. But newsflash: life isn't all about the Cosmo! Head to Philippe, a professional mixologist, to learn how to shake up sweet potions. Start by learning about the history of bars and mixology before moving on to action. On the agenda: creating two delicious cocktails following your instructor, followed by a convivial and ultra-gourmet tasting session.

The best part: you leave with a small 25cl bottle of your cocktail under your arm, along with your signature recipe (yes, your own) to impress any date at home.

For high-energy couples needing a moment of relaxation and reconnection, Team Do It has the activity to book. Treat yourself to a moment of escape and well-being in the relaxation area of Petit Oberkampf Spa: private access includes a multisensory pool with a waterfall for absolute neck relaxation.

The pool is also equipped with super-powerful hydromassage jets that target your back and feet. The hammam offers a soothing heat that releases toxins, purifies the skin, and improves blood circulation. Enjoy this sensory journey to rest body and mind with your partner... and, most importantly, get closer.

This is the most confidential address in the capital. This ultra-secret hotel, a former residence of the Hermès family perched on the heights of Montmartre, has only five rooms (suites, in fact) and has discreetly hosted Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, and even Johnny Depp, who privatized it for an entire week.

No need to stay there to enjoy its superb bar, Le Très Particulier, open every evening and the ideal spot to win over the heart of your date... Snuggled up in its sexy red armchairs, you're immediately immersed in an intimate atmosphere straight out of a movie set, sharing sophisticated cocktails: Rhett Butler (Four Roses Bourbon, Luxardo, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, and Tabasco, €17), Le Très Particulier (Gin Tanqueray, elderflower cordial, tonic, verbena & lavender tincture, €15)... accompanied by delicious sharing plates (Paris ham, truffle croque, Basque sardines, goat cheese, oysters... from €13 to €32).

Le Très Particulier at Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, 23 avenue Junot Pavillon D, Paris 18e. Open daily without reservation from 6 pm to 2 am.

Lower your voice in case anyone is listening: here’s the capital's most confidential spot. At the entrance of Hôtel Les Jardins du Faubourg, immediately to the left, hides the cocktail bar that will get your date to spill all their secrets... Code name: The Confidential.

This cozy and hyper-intimate place with a fabulously Parisian decor (parquet floors, moldings, ochre velvet sofas...) is animated by Emma, the friendly bartender who crafts absolutely divine bespoke creations according to your tastes and evening desires. Whisper sweet nothings while savoring her creations, like an Italicus Spritz or a Faubourg Mule with rose syrup (€25).

The Confidential bar at Les Jardins du Faubourg, 9 rue d’Aguesseau, Paris 8e. 01 86 54 15 15.

What could be more romantic than a date tinged with arty delicacy? Good to know: Parisian museums offer late-night openings of their exhibitions for all art-loving night owls and would-be lovers. Here’s a shortlist of the current venues and exhibits to explore hand-in-hand according to the day of the rendezvous:

Tuesday
Fondation Cartier: until 10 pm

Wednesday
Musée Maillol: until 10 pm

Thursday
Musée d’Orsay: until 9:45 pm
Musée du Quai Branly: until 10 pm

Friday
Atelier des Lumières: until 10 pm (also on Saturdays)
Musée du Louvre: until 9 pm

Legend has it that the stoves haven't been turned off since 1946! Le Pied de Cochon is THE ultimate HQ for feasting at any hour around a good table. At night, the atmosphere is joyous and exuberant, the plates always full, and the characters you meet are colorful and full of whimsy: perfect for breaking the tension of a first date.

Between seafood platters (from €29.50) and artisanal charcuteries from Eric Ospital (€11.50 for artisanal white ham), the night promises to be long, with a cheeky menu and equally lively clientele.

Le Pied de Cochon, 6 rue Coquillière, Paris 1er, open every day 24/7.

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