Paris may well be the City of Love, but France is full of other dreamy destinations that are ideal for a honeymoon, from the charming Champagne region to the glamorous French Riviera. To determine the best places for a romantic rendezvous, we partnered the Foursquare city guide app and the check-in app Foursquare Swarm . The results are nothing less than magnifique !
Les Praz-de-Chamonix
The lowdown: This mountain village in the French Alps is a year-round playground, top-notch skiing in the winter and scenic hiking and mountain biking come summer.
Foursquare tip: " The Saturday morning market at Place du Mont Blanc shouldn't be missed if you like to buy local produce."-John Williams, Brussels
Hotel to book: The cozy L'Hermitage Paccard has views of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
The lowdown: In the City of Love, you can wander movie set-perfect streets, explore world-class museums, and eat croissants for breakfast every day.
Foursquare tip: "The Place des Vosges is one of the best places in central Paris for a picnic. Buy a bottle of champagne and sit under the trees to admire the amazing buildings."-Melforss, Paris
Hotel to book The new Amastan Paris , in the 8 th arrondissement, has 24 bright and cheerful rooms.
The lowdown: This medieval town, set between two deep valleys, is chock-a-block with contemporary art galleries and museums, including the celebrated Fondation Maeght .
Foursquare tip: " La Colombe d'Or serves sensational traditional French food. Must try the snail and the aioli codfish! The restaurant is filled with original Picasso and Matisse paintings."-Jessie Lee, Melbourne
Hotel to book: With a quiet pool surrounded by olive trees, tennis courts, and a spa, it may be hard to tear yourself away from the elegant Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa .
The lowdown: If you're a fan of bubbly, look no further than this town in Champagne. The Avenue of Champagne is where you'll find the top producers, from Mo?t et Chandon to Veuve Clicquot.
Foursquare tip: " Had a delightful champagne tasting at La Fine Bulle . Our server was very attentive and patient, and the champagnes were good and reasonably priced. Would definitely go again!"-Jasmine Friedl, San Jose, CA
Hotel to book: A former private residence, Villa EugȨne is located on Avenue de Champagne and has 15 individually decorated rooms.
The lowdown: The seaside resort town is known for its historic boardwalk, annual film festival, and beach dotted with brightly colored umbrellas.
Foursquare tip: "The Halles du MarchȦ is a great place to buy fresh products and fantastic fish. A must see!"-Carine Spira, London
Hotel to book: Even non-golfers will love the sophisticated rooms and water views at L' H?tel du Golf .
The lowdown: Hollywood stars flock to this glamorous French Riviera resort town-and not just during the international film festival. Make sure to go for a stroll along the palm-lined La Croisette promenade.
Foursquare tip: " Le Cirque is a charming cafȦ. Order the coffee noisette."-Manar AlGhafis, Riyadh
Hotel to book: Located in an ocean-facing Belle Ȧpoque palace, H?tel BarriȨre Le Majestic looks out onto La Croisette and has an all-suite wing complete with a spa.
The lowdown: Along with the aforementioned Ȧpernay, this historical city is a must-visit in Champagne thanks to the producers-including Taittinger-offering tastings and tours.
Foursquare tip: "The Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral is amazing. Kings of France were crowned there."-Stephane Lauwers, Brussels
Hotel to book: Domaine Les Crayeres , which has 20 classically French rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant, has welcomed guests since 1904.
