Check into Le Grand Mazarin, in the Marais, where every inch of décor is colourful and creative – even the indoor pool sits beneath a fresco by artist Jacques Merle. From there, stroll past Place des Vosges and into the galleries and bookshops that line the storied streets. Pause for tea and towering lemon meringue at Le Loir dans la Théière before a soul-warming supper at La Poule au Pot – it’s old Paris with a wink.

Cosy up together at Café Kitsuné, in the Palais-Royal gardens, for espresso, flâneurs and soft rustling leaves. Then, linger in Saint-Germain-des-Prés as you browse second-hand treasures at market stalls and dip into elegant galleries. After the Musée d’Orsay, escape the crowds to the quiet gardens of the Musée Delacroix – a romantic hidden gem. Later, picnic in the Tuileries or book a table at La Closerie des Lilas for Montparnasse charm with literary pedigree.

Swap the city cobbles for a day at La Vallée Village. With a curated selection of your favourite brands, indulgent bites and art installations at every turn, it’s as much a day out as it is a style find. Pause for Ladurée macarons or a long lunch at Le Menu Palais, then wander through the Village to admire the fun illustrations from Reunionese artist JACE. Back in Paris, wind down with a quiet bistro dinner at Le Petit Lutetia or, if you’re still full from lunch, slip into Prescription Cocktail Club for something shaken and strong.

Board a morning train to Reims, where romance bubbles just beneath the surface. Begin with a tour of Taittinger’s chalk cellars – a subterranean cathedral to Champagne – then settle in for scallops and candlelight at L’Alambic, a vaulted cellar turned cosy restaurant. As golden hour sets in, toast to each other at Château de Sacy, overlooking its beautiful vineyard, before enjoying a two-Michelin-starred dinner at Le Parc, beneath flickering candle-lit chandeliers.