Louise Sallé 8:40 a.m., February 14, 2023

For Valentine's Day, in an inflationary context, parks, museums or cafes are favored over restaurants, which are considered too expensive.

In Montmartre, Europe 1 went to meet lovers in a free and romantic place: the Wall of I love you, place des Abbesses. 

For this Valentine's Day, have you planned... A restaurant?

A bar ?

A concert ?

Or a walk?

Many people might be tempted by the latter option.

Affordable romantic dates are indeed popular.

According to a survey by the dating site Meetic unveiled at the end of 2022, nearly one in three singles say they have reduced their budget for six months to meet their soul mate.

A direct consequence of inflation.

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"All you need is a metro ticket for a great 'date' place"

In Montmartre, the blue Wall of I love you, written in 250 languages, sparkles in the sun.

An ideal place to declare your flame.

"We left the 14th arrondissement of Paris this morning and all you need is a metro ticket to get to this great place, perfect for a 'date'", enthuses Justin, a 22-year-old student, in the middle of a meeting. precisely with his girlfriend Fatima, 21 years old.

For 56% of singles surveyed by Meetic, going for a walk in the open air is a favorite activity for a first date.

"I prefer natural places like the beach and parks," says Maïder, 20, looking for a soul mate.

“We don't earn millions and it's expensive now… Better to choose a free place than a paid one,” she adds.

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Valentine's Day at home

Eating dinner at home is also favored by 29% of respondents.

Fatima, 52, married for several years, is not her first meeting.

But this year, Valentine's Day will be celebrated at home for economic reasons.

"We're going to order take-out in small shops that aren't too expensive," she explains.

"We can do something very romantic at home," insists Fatima.

"It's necessary because outside, it becomes too expensive… And unfortunately, we can no longer afford these outings."

A way, moreover, to avoid the moment of payment of the note, "embarrassing" for a third of the French during a tryst.