Le Petit Train du Montmartre departs from in front of the Moulin Rouge. Perched on the highest point of Paris, the hill of Montmartre is one of the most visited destinations in Paris. With its winding cobbled streets, filled with niche boutiques and restaurants, it’s also a walkers paradise. However, its many staircases can be tiring for older tourists and…
The historic village of Montmartre might be part of one of the world’s major cities, but ask any local and they’ll tell you it’s its own universe. So, it only makes sense that it has its own public bus, exclusively for the transport around the hill. Previously called the ‘Montmartrobus’, the RATP (Paris public transport) recently renamed the service. It…
François Truffaut was a film director, screenwriter, producer and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest directors in French cinema. He was also a founder of the French New Wave, and many of his classic films are situated in the area in which he was raised, Montmartre. Les Quatre Cents Coups (1959) Known in English as the 400 Blows, it…
The celebrity hideaway, Hôtel Particular. Situated just behind the Sacré-Cœur Basilica is one of Paris’ quietest and most exclusive streets. A mystery to most who walk past its grand houses and gated communities; the secretive Avenue Junot is a luxury world unto itself in the heart of Montmartre. Avenue Junot was created between 1910 and 1912 on the site of…
Although there are technically no parks in Montmartre, there are a few of what the city calls ‘green spaces’. Here are the best of them. Square Marcel Bleustein Blanchet Square Marcel Bleustein Blanchet Situated on the corners of rue de la Bonne and rue de Chavalier de la Barre; the Square Marcel Bleustein Blanchet is nestled just behind the famous Sacré-Coeur. Previously…
La Bonne Franquette. Situated in the corner of the painters square, Place du Tertre, La Bonne Franquette is a living memorial to the heyday of Montmartre. A haven for artists; its name (meaning simple and unpretentious) represented an atmosphere congenial enough to become a meeting point for some of the greatest impressionists and post impressionists of all time. Like many…
Boulevard de Clichy in 1900. Home to the Moulin Rouge, Boulevard de Clichy was once upon a time the residence of some of the world’s most renowned painters. Picasso, Degas and Jean-Léon-Gérôme all lived and worked on the 185ft long street. Here is a walking guide to where they, and the many other famous residents of Boulevard de Clichy once…
In the shadows of the world famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica, is Montmartre’s second most famous church, Église Saint-Pierre. Unknown to most who pass it, the church is one of the oldest in Paris, and has a storied history. A Testament to Parisian History It’s not known exactly when the L’église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre was first constructed, however, its earliest appearance in…
At the turn of the 20th century, Montmartre was a haven for penniless painters. Riddled with poverty, it became home to starving artists from across the world and would become the birthplace of famed artistic movements. Amedeo Modigliani’s story embodies that history. Amedeo was born in Liverno, Italy to a once wealthy Jewish Italian family in financial ruin. As it…
While there are centuries of history in Montmartre and multiple galleries to visit, there are currently only three museums in the area. Fortunately for those who wish to visit all three, they are only a few minutes apart from each other. Packed with history and innovation, these museums are an essential part of your trip to Paris’ bohemian village. Musée…