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…
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…