The Most Romantic Honeymoon: Paris to Venice

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A Honeymoon in Motion: From Paris to Venice on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Some love stories deserve a setting as unforgettable as the romance itself.

A honeymoon isn’t just a trip—it’s the beginning of a shared life, and there’s something quietly powerful about choosing to begin it in motion. This ten-day journey winds through the elegance of Paris, travels across the Alps aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and concludes in Venice—where the slow rhythm of the canals invites you to fall in love all over again.

This is a honeymoon not only to be remembered, but felt.

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Days 1–5: Paris

Stay:
Begin your honeymoon at Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel—an 18th-century palace reborn on the storied Place de la Concorde. It feels like Paris distilled: gilded without being gaudy, historic yet deeply personal. From the moment you step through its grand entrance, time slows. A butler discreetly handles your bags, and soft light filters through silk drapery in your suite. This isn’t just where you stay—it’s where you begin.

Romantic Highlights:

• A Private Seine Cruise at Sunset
  Step aboard a classic Venetian-style boat with plush seating, champagne in hand. As the sun sets behind Notre-Dame and bridges glow amber, you'll be reminded: sometimes, clichés exist because they’re perfect.

• Dinner at Pavyllon Paris
  Just a short walk from the hotel, Pavyllon, Yannick Alléno’s one-Michelin-star counter-style restaurant, offers a dining experience that is both elevated and intimately relaxed. Sit side-by-side at the marble bar and watch as each dish is plated before you—refined, seasonal, and unexpectedly warm in its hospitality. It’s haute cuisine without the formality, and entirely unforgettable.

• A Morning at Musée Rodin
  Arrive just after opening, before the tour groups. Wander through manicured gardens hand in hand, pausing beneath The Kiss. This is where romance and art blur.

• An Evening Walk Through Montmartre

  Begin at Sacré-Cœur and meander down through the neighborhood’s winding alleys and ivy-covered stairways. Stop for an impromptu sketch at Place du Tertre or a late-night glass of wine in a candlelit courtyard. No plans, just presence.

• A Spa Afternoon at Sense, A Rosewood Spa
  Return to the Crillon for a couples’ treatment in their serene, marble-clad sanctuary. Emerge renewed, then float down to Bar Les Ambassadeurs for champagne and jazz under chandeliers.

Day 6: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | Romance in Transit

There are trains. And then there is the train.

Boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is like stepping into a dream made of polished wood, velvet, and crystal. The journey from Paris to Venice is a 24-hour passage of time and space—where every detail has been considered, and every moment savored.

Onboard Experience:

• Champagne Welcome in your private Art Deco cabin, as Paris slips away behind you.

• Black-tie Dinner in the dining car, where the lobster is butter-poached and the piano plays softly.

• Breakfast in Bed, with the Alps rolling past your window.

What could be more romantic than waking up together in another country?

Days 7–10: Venice | A City for Two

Stay:
Step off the train and onto a private boat transfer to the legendary Belmond Hotel Cipriani. It’s removed just enough from the crowds—on Giudecca Island—with lush gardens, vintage charm, and the most iconic swimming pool in the city.

Romantic Highlights:

• Gondola Serenade at Sunset
  Yes, it’s classic—and yes, it’s completely worth it. Glide through hidden canals while the city turns golden and the gondolier sings just for you.

• Private After-Hours Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
  When the doors close to the public, you’ll step inside a quiet, candlelit sanctuary. It feels like the whole city is holding its breath.

• Dinner on the Lagoon at Cip’s Club
  Just off the hotel's private dock, enjoy Venetian seafood with panoramic views of St. Mark’s Square—minus the crowds.

• Island Hopping to Murano and Burano
  Explore the colorful lace shops of Burano and watch glassblowers in Murano create delicate masterpieces—each piece, like your journey, one of a kind.

Contact us to book your honeymoon. All itineraries are bespoke and all accommodations come with exclusive Montaigne Travel benefits.