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…
In addition to a small collection of endearing cinemas, Montmartre also boasts a delightful array of theatres. From comedy to drama, contemporary dance to live music, there is a playhouse to suit every taste. Carrying on the village’s artistic tradition, make sure to add a visit to one of the theatres of Montmartre to your Paris itinerary. Théâtre de l’Atelier The Théâtre…
Born in Egypt to Italian parents, Dalida became a worldwide star when she moved to Paris. Transforming her modelling career into singing, Dalida subsequently began a 31-year singing career in France in 1954. She would go on to sell over 170 million albums worldwide in 10 languages and became the inspiration for the Platinum album award. Today, Dalida is the…
Montmartre was once the beating heart Paris’ belle époque. Its famous streets and infamous history also made Montmartre a feature in many French films, most notably, of course, Amélie. However, the area’s storied history in film features in many other classic films. Here are a few classic films set in Montmartre to get you started. Montmartre (1941) Montmartre-sur-Seine, or simply Montmartre was…
Situated in the middle of Boulevard de Clichy, Pigalle is small in size, but grand in notoriety. In the early 20th century Pigalle was a grim world of pickpockets, prostitutes and strip clubs. Today, Pigalle is grim world of pickpockets, prostitutes and strip clubs, where you can buy a decent kebab. The area’s infamy has been replicated in film many…
Abbesses The historic district of Montmartre is primarily served by two metro lines; line 2 and line 12. Both lines are well connected to other central metro lines and make getting to anywhere in Montmartre easy. Metro Line 2 Paris Metro line 2 runs across the city from east to west. Montmartre sits right in the middle of the…
The present day Moulin de la Galette Immortalised in paint by the likes of Renoir and Van Gogh, the Moulin de la Galette has a storied history in Montmartre. The moulin (windmill) was originally comprised of two mills: le Blute-fin and le Radet. Together the two mills were known as le Moulin du Palais, the first mention of which came…
The Sacré-Cœur is one of the most visited destinations in France. The focal point of Montmartre, the basilica on top of the hill is easy to reach by public transport. Metro The blue line 2 and the green line 12 both take you in walking distance of the Sacré-Cœur. The closest metro stop to the basilica is Anvers on the line 2.…