Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year so it’s the perfect opportunity to impress and swap the usual box of chocs for a trip to Paris, the world’s most romantic city. However, you’ll need to act fast to grab the best deals before the novelty of new year wears off and everyone else starts making plans. The French capital is understandably popular on February 14, despite being in the middle of its low season, and the city also celebrates the Paris Carnival the following day with parades and live performances. Leave the UK on Friday morning and you’ll be in Paris in time for a croque monsieur lunch. Three nights’ room only, including trains from London St Pancras, costs £817pp with Eurostar, departing on February 13.

Source: The Times January 04, 2026 03:32 UTC