N8TIV Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I will be travelling to Paris in February where I plan on proposing to my girlfriend. I would like for some recommendations about places to see, restaurants to try and other advice (and possibly a good place to propose). I'm not interested in proposing at the top of the Eiffel Tower like Tom Cruise, nor am I planning on proposing in a restaurant or crowded place. ThanksSorry, I totally created this topic in the wrong category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Yeah, I don't think you want to do it at the top of The Eiffel Tower, if she said NO, that would be a really awkward ride back down in the elevator. Se La Vi ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 The Carrousel Arc de Triomphe in the Louve Gardens. Beautiful and wide open enough so you'll have plenty of space to run away if she says no or to dance when she says "Oui"!! or From the Grand Bassin to Place de la Concorde-same as what I said above...very romantic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 The park by the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde were the first two places I thought of as well. Another idea is Montmartre. The view is great, and the neighborhood is very quaint and romantic. The risk is that she will be out of breath after climbing up there, and be unable to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the basilique de sacre-coeur offers a great view of the city. not in the best area of town, but worth visiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I don't know if they let you up there at night, but on top of the Arc de Triomphe overlooking the Champs-Elysées would be nice. It would be so nice, you probably would not want to come back to Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TIV Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 Thanks for the suggestions. We will be staying near Notre Dame cathedral and I have also heard that the Jardin des Plantes was a good place too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Go ahead and splurge for dinner at: La Tour D'Argent15-17, quai de la TournelleTel : 01 43 54 23 31 LA TOUR D'ARGENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 BTW, after I think about it. Top of the Arc de Triomphe gets kind of crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaG Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Go ahead and splurge for dinner at: La Tour D'Argent15-17, quai de la TournelleTel : 01 43 54 23 31 LA TOUR D'ARGENTDo not need to go all the way to Paris ....there is one on Ella Blvd in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the basilique de sacre-coeur offers a great view of the city. not in the best area of town, but worth visiting. I second that nomination. Sacre Coeur rocks. Watch the movie Amelie before you go. Then when you get there, propose in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Not good for proposal purposes, but Notre Dame is spectacular. If you like French history check out the Conciergerie nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolitx Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 The night boat cruises through the city are an amazing way to see the city.Bofinger is a great restaurant. One of the oldest in the city I believe.There are great parks all around Paris that would be wonderful for a picnic and/or a proposal. Grab some cheeses, bread, fruit and wine from any shop on the street and enjoy a wonderful meal.One park I remember was in front of Victor Hugo's paris apartment. I can't remember the name of the park. But I do remember many great parks around the city. They aren't as touristy or crowded as the park around the Eiffel Tower.Only downside of being outside is I think it could be quite cold in Feb. But all the more reason to cuddle up with the one you love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TIV Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 T-minus 2 hours before I leave for my trip to Paris. Thanks for all the ideas. I'll post pictures upon my return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Just go to the Paris Casino in Vegas, kill two birds with one stone.Good luck brother, if she says no, tell her that's a shame, I had this return ticket for you, but I guess I'll just go cash it, and get drunk.Don't be nervous, and don't let on about your intentions. BE LIKE FONZIE...............and how is Fonzie ? Coooooooooooooooooooooooollllll ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Good luck! Paris..I'm so jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 If you get a chance, visit some of the palaces. Hope you have a good trip! and I wish you two the best of luck (Hopefully she says "yes"!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TIV Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 I've returned with good news.... ....she said yes. It was our first time to Paris, and France in general. I was expecting rude people, bad food and long lines for the Eiffel Tower. I was ultimately surprised with the excellent food, friendly people and no lines for the Eiffel Tower (at least when we went on a Saturday night). We stayed in the Marais District and were pleased with our hotel location (even though the room is smaller than my kitchen). We ate steak and frites there, and loved it. The wine was great of course, and surprisingly cheap. I proposed in the park east of the Eiffel at around 8 pm with the tower fully sparkled... my babe at a fountain near the Louvre Champs Elysees Notre Dame Moulin Rouge Jim Morrison's grave Sacre Coeur This photo was taken about two minutes before I proposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Congratulations! Of course she said yes, you romantic sap! I'm really happy for you both [i'm a sap as well for happy endings] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Congratulations and nice photos. I currently cannot say I would fly to Paris to propose to my girlfriend, whoever that might be in the future, but you sure make it tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 WOOOOOOOOOT !!! WOOOOOOOOOOT !!! I'm glad she said yes, but trying to insert the picture of the good lookin babe ? Pure cheese dude. To think I actually had soem respect for you. You just blew my whole image of you. C'mon, nobody marries girl that look like that, wait a sec. I got it, "trophy wife" gotcha bro, I give it 3..... 4 years tops, then she gets the car, the house, and the timeshare in Florida. You get the bills, and become a raging alcoholic, working 2 jobs to pay for it all until she falls in love with her boss and she can finally quit working and enjoy the life that YOU couldn't give her. God, I feel so awful for you bro'. If you need to talk about it, I'm here for ya man. Keep strong ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TIV Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 TJones...right on man, thanks for convincing me to come clean with the pictures. I'm a little embarrassed to show my fiance's face to everyone, hence her hand is covering most of it in the black and white version above....so I coaxed her with a little Boones Farm and she let me post her glamour shot.... haha... Regardless, thanks for your appreciation of my "trophy" fiance and all your best wishes. If she does take my car, house and dog...I'll be on North Shepherd looking for work with a few day-labor business associates, wearing my Thundercats T-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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