Paris at a glance
- Paris is the capital and the largest city of France, home to about 2.1 million people.
- No town in Île-de-France is bigger.
- Towns nearby: Sevran (17 km), Versailles (17 km) and Palaiseau (17 km).
Dating by city / France / Île-de-France / Paris
Singles in Paris
No one from Paris has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Paris
In Paris it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Paris
Who can I meet near Paris?
Within 50 km of Paris there are 197 towns and cities — Marne La Vallée, Cergy-Pontoise and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines among them — with more than 5.8 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Paris?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Paris and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Paris real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Paris?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.