Parisian Picnic Date – Ooh la la
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Paris, France – the most romantic city in the world. Known for it’s culture, cuisine, history and wine, Paris also has gorgeous gardens located throughout the city. Whether its the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Tuileries, or Champ de Mars overlooking the Eiffel Tower, amid the bustling city lie these lush green spaces that are visited by tourists and Parisians alike. Perfect for strolling, people watching or a quiet picnic, this week’s date idea is inspired by the Paris gardens and the people who frequent them.
On a recent trip to Paris (we consider ourselves very lucky) we found ourselves needing a break from sightseeing and stopped off to rest just before lunch hour in the Jardin du Luxembourg. To our surprise, shortly after we arrived the park became incredibly busy with people enjoying lunch and taking in the sunshine. We were inspired to do the same and after a quick stop for a baguette with cheese and a bottle of wine, we instantly fell in love with the Parisian picnic.
Statues and monuments can be found throughout the verdant gardens
As you can see, this date idea is quite popular here!
Paris, Je t’aime!
After returning home and heading back to work, we wanted to re-create our picnic date as a nice break from the work day. Once again we grabbed a baguette and some cheese – skipping the wine 
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If you’ve got sunshine, fresh bread and an hour for lunch, why not plan your own Parisian picnic date?
Pro Tips:
- Parisian’s love their bread with cheese – and for good reason. Get a fresh baguette and some brie and you’re set.
- North American liquor laws are not as relaxed as France’s but instead of wine you can grab sparkling fruit juice to add a certain ‘je ne sais qoui?’
- No beret’s allowed! Seriously.
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Sweet idea! Tennesse isn’t Paris, but a park is a park, right?!?
That rating system is cool. I love Paris…notice how nobody runs around with to-go coffees there? I love that everyone makes a meal a celebration…great post!
(found you on SITS)
I know exactly what you mean – it seems that the French really have the work/life balance thing nailed down.
Popped in from SITS! What a cute idea!
Yvonne and I tried this one out last week when we had our own “day in the sun” picnic. We live in Manhattan and our choice of location was a sun deck in our apartment building… It’s not Paris but in New York City, it’s a sun lover’s paradise. We may make our next outing in Central Park
Keep those great ideas coming and hope we can all plan a picnic together sometime!
Found you from SITS girls Saturday sharefest…. Love Paris! My husband and I were there twice on New Year’s Eve. We too love going on picnics in the park, baguette, cheese and wine…..Priceless!! Great blog, by the way!
Stopping in from SITS Sharefest and had to leave a comment to say–HOW INCREDIBLY CUTE! I love that you celebrate each other and that you brought memories of your romantic trip home with you. Picnic in the park is a wonderful date idea
Hi1 I”m visiting from the Saturday SITS link up. We loved Paris and what a great idea to recreate some memories on a date! I love your blog idea; how fun!
Love this date idea! It’s simple, cheap and a great break from the usual dinner and a movie. I’ll have to try this on our next date night.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I hope to see you again soon!!
~ Ferly
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A picnic works really well on a warm evening as well – great idea!
I’m a big fan of picnics! And of bagettes! And I love me some wine!
Brings back memories of our last big kid free vacation in Europe and spending New Year’s Eve in Paris. Ahhh.. Just found your blog and love it! Even though our life is crazy with two kids, work, cattle, and an orchard I need to do a better job of planning fun, different dates with the hubby so your site will be such great inspiration!