Love 💓 in the Air: Valentine’s Day Celebrations in France 🥰

Simply FRENCH
3 min readJan 24, 2024

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Ah, Valentine’s Day is here !

Valentine’s Day, known as “La Saint-Valentin” in French, is a day of love and affection. In the land of love, they celebrate it with a touch of elegance and romance. #Valentinesday #Saintvalentin #Paris

The guy lifting the girl romantically in front of the Eiffel Tower
Simply FRENCH — Valentines day

Love Letters and Sweet Messages

In France, expressing love is an art, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to do it. People exchange sweet messages and love letters in the most charming way possible. The French language, known for its beauty, adds an extra touch of romance to these heartfelt expressions. #Love #Loveletters

The girl and girl caressing each other at sunset
Simply FRENCH — Romantic Gateways

Romantic Getaways

Couples in France often plan romantic getaways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The city of Paris, famous for its enchanting atmosphere, becomes a favorite spot. Imagine strolling along the Seine River hand in hand or sharing a kiss with the Eiffel Tower in the background — it’s like a scene from a love story! #Romance #Eiffeltower #Cityofparis

A couple having a candlelight dinner in the backdrop of Eiffel tower
Simply FRENCH — Candlelight dinner

Delicious Dinners for Two

Gastronomy plays a big part in the French way of life. Couples enjoy delicious dinners in cosy restaurants or fancy meals in special places. The joy of sharing a meal with a loved one on Valentine’s Day is a tradition that brings warmth to the heart. #Gastronomy #Gastronomie #Couplegoals

A couple exchanging a bouquet of flowers
Simply FRENCH — Gift flowers on Valentine's Day

Symbols of Love

While red roses are a universal symbol of love, the French have a unique way of expressing their feelings with flowers. Different blooms have different meanings — lily of the valley for happiness and violet for faithfulness. It’s like speaking the language of flowers! #Giftflowers #Redroses #Symboloflove

Lovelocks at the Seine river bridge
Simply FRENCH — Love Locks in Paris

Locks of Love

A famous tradition in France is attaching “love locks” to bridges. Although some of these locks had to be removed, the sentiment behind it remains strong. Thus, couples attach locks to show their everlasting love. #Lovelock

An artist’s representation of love on the wall
Simply FRENCH — Artistic Celebrations

Artistic Celebrations

Valentine’s Day inspires artistic expressions of love in France. From street performances of love songs to art exhibitions celebrating love, the day becomes a canvas for creative expressions that celebrate the beauty of love. #Artistparis #loveintheair #Celebratelove #Beautyoflove

A couple exchanging chocolates
Simply FRENCH — Sweet Treats

Sweet Treats

Valentine’s Day in France also means indulging in sweet treats, especially chocolates. Chocolatiers create special collections, and giving each other chocolates becomes a sweet gesture of love. #Chocolate #Excahngesweets

In simple terms, Valentine’s Day in France is not just a day — it’s a celebration of love in every way possible, making Valentine’s Day a truly magical and heart-warming occasion.

#Paris #Frenchvibes #Travelfrance #Honeymoon #Loveinparis #Makelove

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Simply FRENCH
Simply FRENCH

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