The French have the reputation of being the romantics of the world - but how do their Swiss counterparts compare? Editor Anna Tuson set out to delve into the private lives of Valais locals.

Veronique, 36, Waitress
Relationship status: Boyfriend
How long have you been together: 2 years
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: I'm going to Barcelona
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I've never done anything romantic for Valentine's Day
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: He bought me a wonderful trip to the Maldives

Worst Valentine's Day ever: When I spent it alone

Maret, 48, Cheese merchant
Relationship status: Single
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: I'll do my housework, cook dinner and go to work
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: Every time I was with my last girlfriend it was romantic – everything we did together: going walking in the mountains, looking at flowers, and enjoying the nature
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: Sharing her love with me

Worst Valentine's Day ever: I didn't have much money one year, but I bought my wife a big bunch of flowers, but when I arrived home she just threw them away. So I went around my whole village and gave one to every woman instead

Emily, 24, Waitress
Relationship status: It's complicated
How long have you been together: 1 year
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Working, and afterwards going out partying with other single friends
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I took my boyfriend to a nice restaurant, and afterwards to drink champagne in a jacuzzi

What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: Flowers, and a nice letter

Worst Valentine's Day ever: I had a fight with my boyfriend and we broke up for the day

Manou, 28, Wine specialist
Relationship status: Single
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Sleep
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I took him on a surprise trip to Venice
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: He asked me to marry him - I said no.

Worst Valentine's Day ever: This year – it will be the first time I'll be alone on Valentine's Day in 11 years

Bruno, 38, Tennis trainer/ Telemarketer
Relationship status: Single
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Skiing
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: Nothing - Valentine's Day is the same as every other day – it's a commercial day
Most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: Nothing
Worst Valentine's Day ever: I never had a bad Valentine's Day because I don't care

Jake, 25, Snow park builder
Relationship status: Married
How long have you been together: 4 years
What do you have planned for February 14 this year: Dinner out and sneaky flowers
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done for Valentine's Day: I cooked her breakfast in bed – heart-shaped pancakes, gave her flowers, and a whole day of love and romantism
What is the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for you on Valentine's Day: She called me to say 'Happy Valentine's Day'

Worst Valentine's Day ever: Drunk ice-skating with a buddy while my girlfriend was at work

[Anna Tuson - Expatica 2008]