This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
Valentine’s day ? We like it or we don’t like it! But for those who want to mark February 14, there is no shortage of ideas. Here are four suggestions for experiences, sometimes original, sometimes conventional, but always romantic, to have a good time with the chosen one of your heart.
For lovers of relaxation
The elegant Guerlain spa, inaugurated less than a year ago within the grounds of the Four Seasons Montreal hotel, stands out in more than one way. A multisensory experience if ever there was one, each treatment begins with the selection of a personalized aromatic theme. Then, time for relaxation. You can also prolong your relaxation in the rest room by learning about the benefits of Kneipp therapy, which combines hydrotherapy and reflexology. Starting at $220 per person.
For outdoor lovers
Minimalist, energy efficient and beautifully decorated, the Prunella chalets give you an excellent reason to get lost in nature and enjoy newly developed hiking trails. We are talking about luxury camping here: even if they are built in the middle of the forest, more precisely in Le Pontiac, a little over an hour from Ottawa, each A-frame chalet is equipped with comfortable beds, a bathroom, a wood stove and even a cedar spa! Then, good news: two new chalets will soon open their doors for rent. From $325 per night.
For music lovers
Forget the traditional candlelit dinner! Certainly, Candlelight concerts use candles to create a warm and intimate atmosphere in small performance halls, such as the Church of St. John the Baptist or Christ Church Cathedral. But there the comparisons end! First imagined to democratize classical music, this series of concerts now goes well beyond the great composers. While, on February 14, music lovers will be treated to a concert on the theme of Romeo and Juliet interpreted by a string quartet, other styles will be honored this winter and spring in Montreal: tributes to Radiohead, Coldplay, Celine Dion or ABBA, not to mention The 4 Seasons of Vivaldi or the best of Beethoven. There will certainly be something for everyone. From $30 per ticket ($40 for Romeo and Juliet).
For cocktail lovers
Blue gin? Perfectly! Made in Quebec from certain local ingredients such as elderberry, pepper from the dunes and other boreal spices, Panoramix gin from Absintherie des Cantons surprises. As in the magic potion, there is a special ingredient: the blue pea flower, which gives it its bluish tint. Use it to create a cocktail that will turn pink-lilac if you add a dash of lemon, lime or tonic juice to it before your Valentine’s or Valentine’s amazed eyes! $49.75 (SAQ code: 13916237)
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