The modern day Boule Noire. Situated in the heart of the historic community of Pigalle; La Boule Noire and La Cigale have been at the heart of the district for almost 200 years. La Boule Noire Established back in 1822, the original Boule Noire was one of Montmartre’s myriad of nightspots. A home to poetry recitals, theatrical performances or just…
Louise Michel was one of France’s most renowned anarchists. A influential figure in the Paris Commune, she is one of the most influential French political figures of the 19th century. A founder of anarcha-feminism and champion of working class causes; Louise Michael spent much of her life teaching and preparing for revolution, in Montmartre. Born in 1830, Louise Michel came…
Orly is Paris’ and France’s second largest airport, and the closest airport to the city. However, being in the southern suburbs of Paris, it can take a while to get to Montmartre. However, there are many transport options at your disposal, to get you to the historic village in the quickest time possible. Taxi A taxi is usually the quickest…
The historic village of Montmartre and the ebullient Palace of Versailles are two of Paris’ most visited destinations. If you’re staying in Montmartre, getting between the two can seem daunting. Montmartre is situated at the north of Paris, while Versailles is 20km east of the city. However, a number of seamless transport methods link the two hotspots together: From Abbesses, Jules Joffrin,…
The historic village of Montmartre and the ebullient Palace of Versailles are two of Paris’ most visited destinations. If you’re staying in Montmartre, getting between the two can seem daunting. Montmartre is situated at the north of Paris, while Versailles is 20km east of the city. However, a number of seamless transport methods link the two hotspots together: From Abbesses, Jules Joffrin,…
As most people planning a trip to Disneyland Paris soon find out, Disneyland isn’t actually in Paris. In fact, it’s not even close to Paris. Technically a part of Greater Paris, the park is situated in Marne-la-Vallée, a town 32km from the City of Lights. If you’re staying in historic Montmartre however, the journey to Disney is a hassle free combination of…
Clothing rack at a second hand store. Shot indoors with a fast 50mm lens. Known mostly for its bohemian history, contemporary Montmartre is also a diverse shopping area. With boutiques ranging from the high-end to homemade, there is also a diverse collection of thrift shops, for the bargain hunter in you. Chinemachine ) With a broad ranging of clothing, from high…
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…