Maurice Utrillo was one of very few painters to actually be born and raised in the bohemian quarter. His mother, Suzanne Valadon, was an artist’s model, who would later herself go on to become a famed artist in her own right. The question of who was Maurice’s father has long been the stuff of legend. Suzanne thought that Renoir or Degas could have been…
Musée Nissim de Canmondo Le musée porte le nom de Moïse de Camondo, riche banquier de religion juive et collectionneur d’art, qui a légué son hôtel particulier et sa collection d’art à l’État français en mémoire de son fils, Nissim de Camondo, mort pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Le musée est situé dans un bel hôtel particulier du XVIIIe siècle…
One of the many representations of le Lapin Agile by Montmartre local Maurice Utrillo. In the late 19th century, the lower section of Montmartre was home to many cabarets, such as le Chat Noir and le Moulin Rouge. The district, like the cabarets themselves, were often dangerous places. Crime and prostitution riddled the area, while the top of the…
After the smaller cimetière du Calvaire became overcrowded, the cimetière Saint-Vincent opened in 1831. One of three cemeteries in Montmartre, it holds 900 graves, making it second to the more renowned cimetière de Montmartre. However, its list of occupants is no less renowned and includes famed artists to film directors. Marcel Carné Marcel Carné was a key figure in the…
Montmartre’s best kept secret, le Clos Montmartre vineyard is tucked away quietly in the shadows of the Sacré-Cœur. The city of Paris’ urbanisation of Montmartre in the early 20th century was a cause of concern to many locals. A group of local artists, led by Francis Poulbot lobbied the government for a piece of land destined for property. In 1933,…
If you’re flying to Paris on Ryanair there’s two things you will need to be prepared for; vertical flight and how to get out of Beauvais Airport. Fortunately for you, we’re here! Here, is how to get to Montmartre from Beauvais airport. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) is not actually anywhere near Paris. It’s not even in the town of Beauvais, which…
Arriving at CDG after a long flight can be a daunting experience. The airport is the largest in France and the second largest in all of Europe. After collecting your baggage you will need to negotiate with either the Parisian transport system, or a taxi. The most common option is to take the train. Here is how you can get…
You’ve probably seen people riding them or one sitting randomly in the middle of a street, but how do you use what the French call the « trottinette »?. The first thing to know is there are many companies operating electric scooters in Paris; all have different prices and one even requires a driving license. There are ten companies who currently operate…
Confused about how to get to the city from the airport on public transport? Not sure how much you should really be paying for a taxi? Once upon a time – not very long ago actually – a taxi driver could (and would) dictate his own price from the airport to and from central Paris. However, since 2016 there are…
