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Montmartre, ParisLet's face it, Paris is the most romantic city on the Earth and Amelie is possibly the most charming movie ever committed to film, so planning a weekend around the two is a guaranteed lovefest. Cafe des deux Moulins in the Montmartre section of Paris, where Amélie was a waitress, is an essential destination. Stop in and sip a glass of Côtes du Rhône paired with some pigs' brains or calves livers — or, maybe just the wine. Since the movie's success, Montmartre has become wildly popular with Amélie fetishists, and walking around here, it's easy to see why. Enchanting old architecture, cozy "zinc cafes" filled with locals, and pleasantly wending alleyways abound. On one corner you might see a windmill you recognize from a Renoir painting, on another, statues of obscure saints. Whatever your religious persuasion, be sure not to miss the astonishingly beautiful Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Before you head back to your sumptuous room at the Hotel Particulier Montmartre, make a field trip to the Chantal Thomass boutique for some exquisite lingerie. Then pop over to the world-famous fashionista headquarters, Colette, for a "sex candle" to help set the mood. Café des deux Moulins: 15 Rue Lepic, 18e; +33-(0)1-42-54-90-50

Sacré-Coeur Basilica: Place du Parvis-du-Sacré-Coeur, 18e; +33-(0)1-53-41-89-00

Hôtel Particulier Montmartre: 23 Avenue Junot, 18e; +33-(0)1-53-41-81-40

Chantal Thomass: 211 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1e; +33-(0)1-53-70-27-27

Colette: 213 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1e; +33-(0)1-55-35-33-90 Call me cheesy but I've done the Amelie one and I want to follow the rest! 

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Montmartre, ParisLet's face it, Paris is the most romantic city on the Earth and Amelie is possibly the most charming movie ever committed to film, so planning a weekend around the two is a guaranteed lovefest. Cafe des deux Moulins in the Montmartre section of Paris, where Amélie was a waitress, is an essential destination. Stop in and sip a glass of Côtes du Rhône paired with some pigs' brains or calves livers — or, maybe just the wine. Since the movie's success, Montmartre has become wildly popular with Amélie fetishists, and walking around here, it's easy to see why. Enchanting old architecture, cozy "zinc cafes" filled with locals, and pleasantly wending alleyways abound. On one corner you might see a windmill you recognize from a Renoir painting, on another, statues of obscure saints. Whatever your religious persuasion, be sure not to miss the astonishingly beautiful Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Before you head back to your sumptuous room at the Hotel Particulier Montmartre, make a field trip to the Chantal Thomass boutique for some exquisite lingerie. Then pop over to the world-famous fashionista headquarters, Colette, for a "sex candle" to help set the mood. Café des deux Moulins: 15 Rue Lepic, 18e; +33-(0)1-42-54-90-50

Sacré-Coeur Basilica: Place du Parvis-du-Sacré-Coeur, 18e; +33-(0)1-53-41-89-00

Hôtel Particulier Montmartre: 23 Avenue Junot, 18e; +33-(0)1-53-41-81-40

Chantal Thomass: 211 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1e; +33-(0)1-53-70-27-27

Colette: 213 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1e; +33-(0)1-55-35-33-90 Call me cheesy but I've done the Amelie one and I want to follow the rest! 

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I disagree Amelie was a great movie, and yes Paris is wonderful but a bit pricey if you don't know where to go. Always make sure you have some Parisian friends to keep you away from the overpriced tourist areas.

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Loved Amelie, though not a huge fan of Paris, too many arrogant Frenchies, obese Americans and chattering Japanese tourists to really enjoy it.

For me, Europes most beautiful cities are Budapest, Prague (though this is now spoiled by backpackers and stag nights), Vienna and Barcelona. And the difference is; all the locals are friendly in these cities unlike Paris!!

How many Frenchmen does it take to defend Paris??

No-one knows - it has never been tried!!!!

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true dat...define romantic. I think ppl leave too much in the old movies nowadays and are predisposed to a limited type of scenario of how romantic should be. Word of advice...GET FUCKIN CREATIVE, PPL

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