Gare du Nord is Europe’s busiest train station and the entry point for many travellers into France. It’s the final destination for the Eurostar train from London and international trains from across Western Europe. It is also the connection for the RER B train to both Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports. If your trip to Paris calls for a…
The RoissyBus at Opera Whether it be due to disability access or simply not fancying the metro, the bus is a convenient option to getting to and from CDG airport and the city. If you’re staying in Montmartre, there is a simple bus option to get you to CDG on time. The main bus linking Paris to the airports is…
The funicular in winter. Sat, not so indiscretely, on the left of the Sacré-Cœur basilica, the Montmartre funicular (Funiculaire de Montmartre) is almost as old as the church itself. If you want to avoid the hundreds of steep stairs, you’ll probably want to take a ride on one of the historic carriages. The funicular began operations in 1899, 15 years before the…
Paris is one of the most visited places on the planet. With all to see, you might be having a hard time deciding where to stay. Here’s 5 reasons we think you should look no further than Montmartre. There are Centuries of History on Your Doorstep Montmartre has been occupied since the the Gallo-Roman times and the area’s oldest church,…
The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum and a focal point of any trip to Paris. If you’re going to base your stay in the City of Lights in the charming Montmartre district, an excursion to the Louvre only takes a hassle-free 20 minutes. Metro The metro line 12 runs straight through Montmartre, stopping at Jules Joffrin, Lamarck –…
The Eiffel Tower as seen from Montmartre The Eiffel Tower is typically the first port of call for tourists arriving in Paris. For the prepared traveler, Montmartre is usually second on the list. Fortunately, the journey between the Eiffel Tower and the Sacre-Coeur is a short one and can be done with the metro, bus, bicycle, or even on foot.…
Louise Weber was born in Paris’ northern suburbs in 1866. Young Louise began dancing at the age of 6 in Montmartre’s Élysée ballroom, then under the presidency of Victor Hugo. Later, in 1882, when she was 16 years old, she took to the stage at another Montmartre institution, the Moulin de la Gallete., After moving to Montmartre she began modelling…
A map of modern day Montmartre. While opinions differ on its precise history, it is believed that the hills of Montmartre have been occupied since Gallo roman times. Popular history suggests the Church of Saint-Pierre, which sits alongside the Sacre-Coeur to this today, has been a place of worship since as far back as the third century. Montmartre’s origins, like its demarcations…
If you’re travelling to Paris by bus, the chances are you’re going to terminate your journey at Bercy Seine station. Both Flixbus and Ouibus operate services to and from the station as their Paris centre stop. And if you’re staying in Montmartre, there are a few ways to get there from Bercy Seine. The first thing you will realise when…