"A good location for a first date (if this first date is important enough) is the restaurant Caché in the 20th arrondissement. Firstly, because it's hidden, and secondly because it's really good and cute. The wine selection is amazing." - Mathias Holst, Video Producer - Vogue Paris"

"Otherwise, for a date with some art and culture involved, Le Cinéma du Panthéon, with its bar where you can have a drink afterward, is also a good option (especially since it belongs to Catherine Deneuve, there are awards everywhere)." - Mathias Holst, Video Producer - Vogue Paris"

"Or Le Louxor, as the cinema is great (just one screen) and the view on Barbès is quite nice." - Mathias Holst, Video Producer - Vogue Paris"

"It's a difficult question because you have to find a place that gathers two essential elements: discretion (avoid Café de Flore, Les Deux Amis or Le Nemours—I speak from experience), and a bit of a cool side (it's the first date, so you have to go to a bar or a restaurant which is a bit hip). In my opinion, Juveniles, rue de Richelieu is the perfect mix. It's a chic but unpretentious place in a classy (but not too edgy) neighborhood, where you can enjoy impeccable and affordable market cuisine (another advantage if you split the bill) and great natural wines." -Eugénie Trochu, Fashion & market editor, Head of fashion information, and Vogue Paris fashion editor"

"Situated on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, Shouk is a Lebanese-Israeli-inspired restaurant that's both excellent and unpretentious, where the atmosphere is super friendly. The space is big enough for a quiet chat, with mezzes and delicious wines. What could be better than sharing warm and inviting food on a first date? Just avoid the onions!" -Hugo Compain, Editor and Digital Content Manager - Vogue Hommes "

"Simple and efficient, Buvette has a sharp wine list and a decor that's both warm and intimate with its mini candles on each table. There is no terrace, but you can pretend to take a cigarette break to quickly send a debriefing text to your friends about how the date is going." -Emeline Blanc, Jewelry & Vogue Lovers Editor - Vogue Paris"

"Or the Perchoir Ménilmontant with its good cocktails and its elevator that offers a final tête-à-tête for 7 floors (the perfect moment for a first kiss? (been there, done that…). Otherwise, I would avoid going to your favorite neighborhood bars. Location tracking on apps means that your "match" often lives just a few blocks from you. You won't want to be running into each other if it doesn't work out the first time." -Emeline Blanc, Jewelry & Vogue Lovers Editor - Vogue Paris"

"Bambino! Because it's the perfect place for vinyl lovers, but also for its warm atmosphere, its subdued lighting, its great selection of wines and cocktails and its low prices!" -Héloïse Salessy, Fashion Editor - Vogue Paris"

"Otherwise, The Hoxton could be a good option to avoid the hubbub of the café terraces, and you will definitely run into someone you know to spend the rest of your evening with, in case the date doesn't go well." -Héloïse Salessy, Fashion Editor - Vogue Paris"

"Finally, the Sinner for dinner in an offbeat and intimate atmosphere, and maybe more if all goes well. Special shoutout for the cocktail menu and the selection of ceviches to share." -Héloïse Salessy, Fashion Editor - Vogue Paris"

"For a first date, I always choose a place with a terrace, come rain or shine (it's easier to get out if the date goes badly). I really like the one at the Hotel Providence in the 10th district, nestled in a pretty cobblestone street. The flowery exterior is both intimate and warm while the wine list promises simplicity and efficiency. And if everything goes well, what better way to continue the date than with a walk in the Marais after a glass or two..." -Alexandre Marain, Editor - Vogue Hommes "

"A first date at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris has several advantages. 1. The lighting of the place, subdued and colorful, immersed in an intimate and warm atmosphere. 2. A visit to the museum avoids any embarrassing moments. In case there is a lull in the conversation, you can just stop and read some of the art pieces' explanations (in English and in French). 3. It allows you to reach your target of 10,000 steps per day, recommended by the WHO. If you have skipped a weekly workout session to free yourself up for the date, and you have just spent 8 hours behind your computer, you might not want to just sit down on a terrace… And if the date goes well, go upstairs to stroll between the more confidential galleries. You can lock eyes with each other through the exhibition windows, like Romeo and Juliet in the iconic aquarium scene. Although in my opinion, a first date should never drag on, if you feel like it, a bucolic stroll in the Jardin des Plantes or in the surrounding greenhouses (don't forget about those 10,000 steps!) will refocus the attention and onto the primary goal of the date: you two. Worst case, if it doesn't work out, you will have learned some new things which you can even impress your next dates with)." -Marie Bladt, Beauty Editor - Vogue Paris"

"For a Mediterranean brunch and cocktails to share in a rose-colored setting, Dalia sets the scene for a moment that can only be romantic." -Marie Perier, Editorial Coordinator & Weddings Editor - Vogue Paris "

"Opt for an early evening picnic in the exceptional historical setting of Les Archives Nationales in the 3rd arrondissement. Choose the more intimate gardens of the hôtels d'Assy and de Breteuil, where the beauty of these green settings blends with an unexpected calm in the middle of Paris. This romantic atmosphere is ideal for a first date." - Thomas Guillemyn, Digital Editor - Vogue Paris "

"The Mary Celeste for a light dinner and cocktails in a cozy setting, making it easier to get closer to your date if you feel like it!" -Josh Arnold, Social Editor - Vogue Paris"

"Otherwise, the Rosa Bonheur in the Buttes Chaumont park. The atmosphere is very chill, you can start outside in the afternoon, then the ambiance kicks in naturally until people start dancing. And if the date is disappointing, you can easily meet someone else there..." -Josh Arnold, Social Editor - Vogue Paris"

"For a first date, put all the odds on your side by embracing the sensual waves emanating from the sculptures of Auguste Rodin, peppered here and there in the heart of the Hôtel Biron. And to make the pleasure last, you can get to know each other better with a stroll in the museum's gardens, under the friendly gaze of Orpheus or the Thinker. If you prefer to meet your date when the sun goes down, you can take advantage of the evening events organized throughout the summer, for an intimate tête-à-tête in a hushed atmosphere, far from the crowds..." -Manon Garrigues, Cultural Editor - Vogue Paris "

"If you don't know what to expect from the first date, since you are meeting up with a stranger at first ("will I like them, and vice versa, will we have enough to talk about...") I would favor a place you know, so that you feel a little more comfortable. Like the café on your street corner, where the familiar faces of the waiters bring moral support (and where you know where the toilets are). In this warm spirit, I would recommend Le Chardenoux for its very Parisian decor, its revisited seafood platters, and its beautiful cocktail and wine list." -Jade Simon, Lifestyle Editor - Vogue Paris"

"And if you are really confident about your date, I would opt for Vivant 2. I personally find that the counters make the tête-à-tête less dramatic. The culinary show will fill up any moments of silence and the sommelier's fine selection will make it easier to let go of any anxiety." -Jade Simon, Lifestyle Editor - Vogue Paris"