You are considering proposing to your girlfriend while visiting Paris. The Eiffel Tower is iconic—but it’s also busy, loud, and constantly surrounded by tourists, street vendors, and cameras. A proposal there can feel rushed or public.

Your engagement picnic at the gardens of Versailles, by contrast, offer quiet paths, hidden groves, and secluded fountains where the moment belongs only to you two. Eiffel Tower proposals are expected; they’ve become a ritual many couples follow. While still meaningful, they can feel predictable.
Choosing Versailles signals originality and thoughtfulness—your Versailles proposal feels like a carefully chosen chapter in your love story, not a checklist item.

The Gardens of the Palace of Versailles are often considered one of the most romantic places in France for a proposal because they combine history, beauty, symbolism, romance and atmosphere in a way few places can. The gardens are a masterpiece of classical French design—endless symmetry, manicured lawns, fountains, and statues stretching toward the horizon. Proposing to your love one at Versailles feels like stepping into a fairy tale or a royal painting, giving the moment a sense of timeless love rather than something fleeting.

Planning your Versailles engagemment with Love Picnic Paris.

Versailles is located a short drive from Paris center. It is easily accessible by public transportation. The RER C train is the most common option and takes about 45 minutes to get to town. We would suggest that you head to Versailles for the day. The site is vast, so the goal is to see the highlights without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Visit the main castle in the morning, including The King’s and Queen’s Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors as well as the the Royal Chapel.

After the palace visit, You will step outside into the formal gardens. This is where the pace naturally slows and the visit becomes more romantic and immersive. You will walk across the garden to the grand canal area where we would host your engagement picnic.

The afternoon can be spent visiting The Trianon Estate (Grand Trianon & Petit Trianon), Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet. This area feels quieter, more personal, and more human than the main palace. It’s perfect for strolling, relaxing with your loved one for the remaining of the day. You will simply enjoy a magnificent setting, grandiose, elegant and rich in French history.

Proposing in the grand setting of Versailles

The gardens were once walked by kings and queens. Proposing in this grand setting is unique. It would make your partner feel cherished, almost royal, as if your love story deserves a palace-worthy setting.

Our proposal gourmet picnics are set up under one of the most beautiful oak tree of the park, off the beaten tracks. Away from crowds and noise, your proposal becomes about just the two of you. Without distractions, your words carry more weight, emotions feel deeper, and the moment doesn’t feel rushed or performative. Nature encourage emotional openness. This peaceful atmosphere, connection to nature makes it easier to speak from the heart and fully absorb the significance of the moment. We ourselves love heading to Versailles for the day. There is something magical about the gardens.

Reserving your date with Love Picnic Paris

We only do one picnic at a time. We therefore suggest that you reserve your proposal date in advance. You will find detailed informations regarding our Versailles proposal prices and packages in our proposal page. You will also find a selection of proposal stories on our blog. From experience, we suggest that you propose once you arrive at the picnic site. Our professional photographer would capture your proposal from the distance first. This way you can keep the moment very private. Your engagement picnic at the gardens of Versailles is certainly one of the most beautiful way to celebrate LOVE while travelling to France. Reach out via email if you would like for detailed information as to how we can assist you with the planning of your engagement in France. Each of the engagements that we produce is a beautiful experience we share with our couples.