The Most Romantic Honeymoons in Paris

According to a 2005 survey by "Modern Bride" magazine, as quoted by Grace Wong in CNN Money, Paris, sometimes called the "City of Love," is one of the worlds most popular honeymoon destinations. Offering gourmet cuisine, historic sites and world-renowned architecture, Paris provides a romantic setting for any getaway. During the summer months, the city draws hordes of tourists, potentially dampening Paris romantic vibe.

Located in Paris Latin Quarter, the historic L'Hotel served as the temporary home for such luminaries as Oscar Wilde and Salvador Dali. The hotel provides just 20 guest rooms, many of which include chandeliers, antique furnishings, gold-framed mirrors, red velvet curtains, book-lined shelves and terraces with courtyard views. The hotel also features a hammam pool surrounded by stone walls, a gourmet restaurant, high-end bar and towering six-story spiral staircase in the lobby.

Le Pavillon de la Reine sits just steps from the home of Victor Hugo and Place des Vosges, a sprawling city square dating to 1605. The hotel provides 54 guest rooms and suites, some of which include claw-foot bathtubs, fresh flowers, chandeliers, shabby chic floral wallpaper and four-poster beds. The on-site spa offers a whirlpool, steam room and private treatment rooms.

La Grande Cascade sits inside a glass and wrought iron pavilion that dates to the 1900 Worlds Fair. The restaurants interior includes dark red carpets, crystal chandeliers, painted ceilings and white linen tablecloths topped with candles. The menu serves up French cuisine such as escargots, smoked salmon with herbs and filet of beef in a red wine sauce, as well as shareable treats like sorbet and souffle for dessert.

Housed inside Hotel Le Meurice, Restaurant Le Meurice features an upscale setting, complete with marble-lined walls, ornately tiled floors, silver-trimmed upholstered chairs and tea lamps on white linen tablecloths. The menu offers a large selection of wines, as well as dishes such as braised veal sweetbread, blue lobster in olive oil soup and desserts like cocoa puff pastries with coconut sorbet.One of the most iconic sites in France, the Eiffel Tower (tour-eiffel.

fr) stays open until late every night, allowing guests to journey to the top and enjoy views of Paris at night. The top level features a bar where guests can enjoy a glass of champagne. Upon nightfall each evening, every hour on the hour, the Eiffel Tower is illuminated in sparkling gold lights and a far-reaching beacon for approximately five minutes.

The River Seine runs through the heart of Paris, offering a host of cruise opportunities. Companies like Marina de Paris provide dinner cruises that run anywhere from a little over an hour to two hours. Menu options include selections such as cod steak, duck and chocolate cake for dessert, as well as red wine and champagne.

The boat passes alongside famed Parisian sites, including Notre Dame, the Grand Palais and Musee d'Orsay.Renowned artist Auguste Rodin used the Hotel Biron as his personal home and studio. The hotel now serves as The Musee Rodin (musee-rodin.

fr), showcasing the artists work, including his statues "The Thinker" and "The Kiss." The museum also features a seven-acre garden, complete with statues, fountains, running streams and roses. The sprawling Jardin du Luxembourg (no website; bordered by Bd.

St-Michel and Rues de Vaugirard, de Medicis, Guynemer and Auguste-Comte, St-Germain-des-Prs, Paris) sits just steps from the Pantheon. The gardens include gravel-covered walkways, bronze fountains and flowers. They also feature the majestic Palais du Luxembourg, home to Frances Parliamentary Senate, and the Theatre des Marionnettes, which offers afternoon marionette shows.

A travel writer since 2002, Leah Rendon has written countless articles for online pop-culture magazines and various travel-related websites, including Eurobooking and World66. Gosford also has experience in copywriting, having developed a series of articles related to network marketing. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in theater arts.