DIOR Paris Royale boutique is one of Christian Dior Couture’s stores specializing in couture and haute couture creations. Dior’s head office is at 30 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, and is due to move soon to the Champs-Elysées. Dior is renowned for its unrivalled expertise in fashion and luxury. Its name is associated with such iconic creations as the Bar suit, the Lady Dior bag and the J’adore perfume. DIOR Paris
Le Village-Restaurant by the Costes group in Cité Berryer This restaurant in the Village Royale passageway is an elegant café in a secluded arcade-lined street filled with works of art, serving classic French dishes for lunch and all day long. It’s also surrounded by luxury names such as Dior, Chanel and more. A perfect setting. A simple yet grandiose environment In the midst of these fine names is Le Village
Chanel Royale-Cloths and Fashion accessories Chanel is a French luxury house that develops elegant, simple collections that always have a distinct Chanel style. The Coco Chanel fashion Coco Chanel said: “Fashion goes out of fashion, style never does”, and this is still the brand’s guiding principle. Black and white are Chanel’s two flagship colors. The Chanel woman is both feminine and masculine, wearing a pearl necklace, a suit, she is
Ladurée Paris Royale, the beginning of the company In 1862, Louis Ernest Ladurée, born in Paris on February 21, 1836, a miller by trade, opened a bakery at 16 rue Royale. At the time, La Madeleine was a business district where French luxury goods were sold. The baker becomes a “patisserie” Following a fire due to the 1871 riot of the Commune, the bakery was rebuilt and converted into a
Boutique offering clothes, handbags, perfumes and other luxury items by the Italian designer.
Charisma, innovation, progress: Gucci offers a radically modern approach to fashion. The House has redefined luxury for the 21st century, while reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most coveted fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary and romantic, Gucci creations embody the quintessence of Italian craftsmanship, and remain unrivalled for their quality and attention to detail. Gucci is part of the Kering Group. A global luxury group, Kering is responsible for
Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, Nails By Adelie is a nail bar with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Adelie, a passionate nail professional, welcomes you with a smile. She offers a wide range of services to make your nails beautiful. From nail polish to hand and foot treatments, we leave nothing to chance when it comes to pampering yourself! Our favorites: The atmosphere: You enter an intimate setting, located
Ingrid Millet Beauty Institut in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is an intimate setting nestled in a passageway off the Rue Royale. The Ingrid Millet institute is adorned with a soft, comforting atmosphere, infused by a combination of light colors and soothing lighting. Whether you come for a facial, body treatment, sculpting or beauty treatment, you’ll receive the finest attention and expertise. In a sleekly styled treatment room, fairy-tale beauticians,
Galeries Lafayette – Royal Quartz Paris – The new image Born from the combination of the international influence of the Galeries Lafayette brand, ambassador of French Art de vivre and fashion, and the historic expertise of Royal Quartz Paris in haute horlogerie and travel retail. Galeries Lafayette ∙ Royal Quartz Paris is extending its offer from pure watchmaking to jewelry. These offers are now accessible to French and international customers
Emile Léon-jeweler, is the last of the Léon family story. It began in 1907 with David Léon, the first jeweler in the line. In 1945, Emile, the son of the fist David, continued the family tradition by taking over the workshop. A family of jewelers since 1907 Denis , the next in the Léon dynasty, is the first to set up shop in Paris, the cradle of the jewelry art.
Chaussée d’Antin-Lafayette Metro station is a metro station where lines 7 and 9 of the Paris metro intersect, located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The station has 6 entrances. Access 1, “Grands magasins – Galeries Lafayette”, opens at the corner of boulevard Haussmann and rue de la Chaussée-d’Antin, opposite Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. Development of Chaussée d’Antin-Lafayette Metro station The station was opened on November 5, 1910, when the first
The Mont-Cenis street of Montmartre is a steeply sloping road, 1,304 meters long and 12 meters wide,. It begins at the junction of rue Saint-Éleuthère and rue Azaïs in the Montmartre district, runs alongside the Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church near place du Tertre, crosses rue Saint-Vincent, rue Lamarck, place Jules-Joffrin, rue Marcadet, rue Ordener, rue Championnet and boulevard Ornano, and ends in rue Belliard. A street but also a staircase
Henri Lachouque, born on August 28, 1883 in Orléans and died on October 23, 1971 in Paris, was a French officer and historian of Napoleon 1st. Trained at Military Academy of Saint-Cyr (Austerlitz class of 1904), he took part in the Battle of the Marne in 1914 with the 66th infantry regiment. Wounded, he was forced to leave the army. Officer of the Legion of Honor, decorated with the Croix
Les 5 Marches is a café-canteen (original) that combines quality and simplicity. Les 5 Marches offers you carefully selected products. Mostly organic and local, for a fine, balanced cuisine. Open from breakfast to lunchtime, the menu evolves throughout the day. In the morning, visitors can enjoy seasonal fruit granola, homemade brioche or scones. For lunch, there’s a choice of shakshouka, pastrami sandwich or roasted vegetables. Snacks include cookies and fruit
Caroline Marie Rafaelle Van Hulle was born in Belgium. Of Flemish origin, she studied at St-Lucas in Ghent, where she obtained a diploma in “Artistic Humanities”. Rafaelle began her career as a “model”, which enabled her to travel to many parts of the world for 10 years, providing inspiration for her paintings. Her passion being painted decor, she perfected the “Trompe-l’Oeil” technique, in addition to artistic painting, by attending 2
Founded in 2012 by three-star chef Antoine Westermann. Named Le Coq Rico to become Le Coq & fils, The Poultry House in September 2021. Sons refers to offspring, pedigree, and reminds everyone that Le Coq ensures descendants. To go one step further and affirm Chef Antoine Westermann’s commitment to ethical, sustainable and virtuous food, by choosing to focus on excellent poultry, raised with the strictest respect for animal welfare At Le
A magnificent ceramic art gallery in the Montmartre district. If you like refined ceramic objects, you’ll love what artist Violeta Jerma has to offer. The store itself is worth a visit for the beauty of its products, the elegance of the gallery and the displays. It’s the perfect place for lovers of the art of the table. A very atypical gallery to see on your stroll through the neighborhood.
If you’ve never tasted French pastry, come to Biscuiterie de Montmartre. Try a tasty laing. Gourmets remark that a macaroon is delicious here. Many visitors order a huge coffee. Discover delicious cookies and macaroons in the heart of historic Paris at Montmartre! Will you be able to resist the meringues and sablés offered by this top-quality cookie house? The staff are super friendly and helpful. One spoke great English, and
Le Poulbot-Restaurant is a family affair. Twins Thomas and Mathieu Bellair have taken over and renovated the small dining room of Le Poulbot restaurant, and the charming exterior fresco has been given a facelift. Their grandparents used to live on the Butte, opposite the Moulin de la galette. Mathieu did his first internship at the Plazza Athénée, and spent a year working with a Michelin-starred chef at the Édouard VII
On the Butte Montmartre, a stone’s throw from the Place du Tertre, this pretty restaurant, with its lovely shaded terrace, welcomes a clientele of strollers enchanted by the setting. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Montmartre under the shade of the trees on the magnificent terrace, and let yourself be lulled by the charm of the place. Indeed, it’s hard to find an authentic restaurant in Montmartre,
Mère Catherine was founded in 1793 after Catherine Lamotte bought and transformed into a café-restaurant the presbytery. It was seized by the state (Révolution period) and was occupied by the priest in charge of the neighboring church.. The Revolutionary Danton was one of its first famous customers. Catherine Lamotte gave her customers a warm welcome and didn’t hesitate to drink with them, leading her customers to nickname her “La mère
Chez Eugène, a historic brasserie on the hilltop, with a line as clear as Spring water: no reheated food and moderate prices. Ideally located on Place du Tertre, in the Montmartre district of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, Chez Eugène is open non-stop every day until late, offering everything you need to enjoy a drink to your heart’s content and French cuisine. All the cooking is homemade from fresh, seasonal, raw produce,
La Galerie Montmartre accueille et promeut des artistes contemporains à la vision singulière et les confronte aux grands maîtres de l’art. Galerie Montmartre welcomes and promotes contemporary artists with a singular vision and confronts them with the great masters of art. While the Galerie Montmartre is certainly the most visited art gallery in the district, it’s also perhaps one of the least-known by Montmartre residents. And that’s the paradox of Place du
After the Place du Trocadéro and the Place des Vosges, Carette has moved in 2017 into the Place du Tertre, much to the delight of Montmartre residents. We find there the pink marble, chandeliers and columns, golden moldings and large mirrors, specific to the Carette house. Unlike the 2 historic Parisian tea rooms, Carette Place du Tertre takes on the appearance of a Comptoir, intended exclusively for take-away sales. In the
In the village of Montmartre, Au Clairon des Chasseurs is a brasserie known for its deep blue color. Ideally located on Place du Tertre, the terrace offers a late-night break to watch artists and tourists discovering this mythical spot. Glass roofs, frescoes, stylish yet mocking service, portrait painters, Chinese painters from the great Montmartre school, folklore – Parisians haven’t set foot here for a century. They’re twice wrong. There are
Saint-Pierre-de-Montmartre-Souvenirs is where you should look for classic souvenirs like key rings, postcards, posters and liqueur glasses. There are also magnets, tote bags, drawings, t-shirts, kitchenware, figurines and snow globes, all with Paris motifs, of course. The store takes its name from the church of Saint-Pierre and is located just off the Place du Tertre, famous for its bistros and artists. One of the best parts of any vacation, is stocking
Fragonard Perfumes shop is a great find on the way down from Sacre Coeur. They have also single scent soaps, as the Cote D’Azur which a very light jasmin with notes of rose. Layering it on top of the essential oil jasmin. The housewares and clothing are also super cute. The prices are very affordable. The House of Fragonard since 1926 in Grasse Founded in 1926, Parfumerie Fragonard is a
Félicité-Pâtisserie, a colorful, collaborative pastry shop! The aim is to develop a range of themed, evolving and collaborative pastries with artists and talents from all horizons. Painters, singers, dancers, drag queens… The idea is to bring diversity together in a creative and warm Montmartre atmosphere. After a literary background and studies in English, Davis FÉLICITÉ decided in 2011 to make a 180º turn into pastry-making. With his diploma in hand, and
Lindt-Chocolaterie: Lindt’s part in the history of chocolate The first evidence of the use of cocoa beans was found in Santa Ana-La Florida, near the Mayo Chinchipe river in Ecuador, 3500 BC. When chocolate first arrived in Europe, it was nothing like the chocolate we know today. It was raw and dry, and did not melt in the mouth. It was drunk as a liquid. Chocolate was first turned into
Georges Larnicol Maison, born in Brittany, remains true to its origins. All production takes place in Melgven, Finistère, in Brittany. After a chaotic start and following these various atypical experiences, Georges Larnicol eventually turned, somewhat reluctantly, to pastry-making. Awarded “meilleur ouvrier de France” in 1993, he offers chocolates, macaroons, caramels and bonbons, not forgetting his specialty, “kouignette”, a variation on kouign aman after taking over took over the family business
The passion of the two creators is distilled through essential values: demanding quality, cultivating consistency, pleasure and taste, showcasing flavors and decor. The success of the first Amorino boutique prompted them to open new outlets in prestigious locations. The crowds in front of the stores are now part of the summer scene in many capital cities. Amorino is an ice cream and sorbet chain operating numerous outlets internationally, in différent
Carrefour Market has over 1020 stores throughout France. We are in constant contact with breeders and farmers to promote the local economy and local sourcing. Every day in our stores, you’ll find fresh, quality produce and everyday products at fair prices. Shop in-store, pay at the checkout and have your order delivered to your door! Delivery charges may vary from store to store and differ from the Carrefour Livré Chez
Au Rendez Vous Des Artistes is a restaurant that welcomes you in a charming and friendly setting, opposite La Cigale and La Boule Noire, on Boulevard de Clichy, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. All the staff offers a warm welcome and smiling service. The restaurant offers tasty cuisine based on fresh, seasonal quality produce. On the menu, let yourself be tempted by poultry escalope à la Milanaise or well-seasoned
We’re there every day for your health! Here you’ll find a wide range of products: first-aid kits, blood pressure monitors, veterinary products, incontinence products, bach flowers, essential oils, food supplements… We also offer baby scales and breast pumps for hire. Parking is available. Disabled access is available. A small pharmacy in terms of size, but a large one in terms of competence, availability, speed of treatment and, above all, the
A past-present-future table, that’s more sweet than savory. In between, a ballet of waiters in full regalia, all smiles, makes your head spin, in the midst of hurried tie-wearers, tourists on the go, full tribes, retired couples… And with good reason: the 200 seats in the dining room and 100 in the balcony are quickly snapped up. All appetites are catered for: from midday to midnight, “world champion” mayonnaise eggs,
Le 17.45 – restaurant is located just on the side of the Pigalle district, directly on your wau=y to the funicular to reach the top of Butte Montmartre. Of course, it is Paris of Moulin Rouge Cabaret. At Le 17.45 – restaurant, you can create your own cheese and charcuterie board, choosing from over 40 carefully selected products from regional producers! Le 17.45 – Restaurant’s boards are unique and tailored
You don’t have to justify the rain when you’re near the Musee de la Vie Romantique, to stop off at this restaurant. La Padellina’s Italian cuisine offers authentic meals. Here, visitors can sample a tasty ravioli. Order and taste a tiramisu cooked to perfection and share your impression on instagram. A delicious wine goes well with a good meal. Jovial staff await customers all year round. This place offers meals
Just off the Champs-Élysées, this Directoire-style townhouse is an unmistakable landmark. Il is also the address of Lasserre a Michelin-starred Parisian restaurant located at 17, avenue Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, on one side of the small golden triangle in the Champs-Élysées district of Paris’ 8th arrondissement. This establishment was founded by René Lasserre in 1942. He bought a barracks where fries and beer were sold during the 1937 World’s Fair, and transformed it
On Avenue des Champs-Elysées in the 8th arrondissement, the brasserie L’Alsace has been serving gourmets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, since 1968. Impeccable service and quality cuisine are the watchwords of this Parisian institution. L’Alsace’s Chef’s recipes are adapted to the seasons, and feature Alsatian gastronomy through various specialties such as sauerkraut, wines and other regional specialties. The restaurant also offers seafood for seafood lovers. With an
Restaurant Bus Toqué : it is sightseeing bus which lets you discover all the must-see sites in Paris, as you enjoy culinary experience. Hop on and off as you please with the hop-on hop-off formula, and explore the city’s iconic attractions at your own pace. Admire the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and much more, while enjoying audio commentary in several languages to learn more about the history and culture of
In 1963, Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight founded Nike with the concept of importing affordable, high-tech athletic shoes from Japan, challenging the dominance of German brands like Adidas and Puma. By 1981, Nike became the top athletic footwear brand in the US, eventually going public and launching iconic products like the Air Force One and Air Jordan basketball shoes. However, in 1997, the company faced controversy when accused of using
Marionnaud, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, a multinational conglomerate listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, is a European beauty giant. With over 700 subsidiaries and online stores, Marionnaud employs more than 4,200 people in nine markets. The company stands out for its commitment to beauty, offering personalized consultations based on recognized expertise and scientific skin analysis. Marionnaud focuses on luxury cosmetics, highlighting renowned brands such as Filorga and Rodial.
Yves Rocher France is a cosmetics company founded by Yves Rocher in La Gacilly (Morbihan) in 1959 and headquartered in Rennes (Brittany)1. It is owned by the Rocher group and has 3,100 stores, including over 680 in France.
Cartier, originating from the passion of Louis Francois Cartier in 1847 France, evolved from a humble workshop to a symbol of luxury and elegance. Cartier’s uniqueness emerged from Louis’s innovative practices of number stamping and detailed descriptions of jewelry. The era was favorable for Cartier, attracting clientele from aristocracy, leading to its establishment on Rue de la Paix, Paris in 1899. The early 20th century marked Cartier’s Golden Age, characterized
Massimo Dutti is a Spanish clothing brand belonging to the Inditex group. Despite its Italian name, Massimo Dutti was founded in Barcelona in 1985 by a Spanish couturier named Armando Lasauca. In 1991, the brand was acquired by the Inditex group (Zara), which gave it its global reach. Indeed, Massimo Dutti boutiques are represented in 66 countries worldwide, with 682 stores located in the main cities of Europe, Latin America,
Si le plus grand magasin Louis Vuitton au monde s’épanouit sur les Champs-Élysées (au n°101), dans un spectaculaire immeuble Art déco élevé par Georges Vuitton en 1912, c’est non loin de là, sur la très sélecte avenue Montaigne, qu’il faut s’aventurer pour découvrir l’essence de la marque (au 22 avenue Montaigne). Far from the crowds, in an infinitely chic ambience of noble materials and contemporary works of art – a showcase designed by
Pierre Hermé worked for Fauchon Paris and Ladurée, among others, before launching his eponymous company in 1997. The house of Pierre Hermé Paris was the first patisserie in the world of luxury. Famous for his macaroon creations, which he wants to bring into the world of luxury, he was named best pastry chef in the world in 2016, by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants academy. He is the author of
A delight of Japanese preparations and flavors. Two tasting menus to choose from. The small one (close to 200 euros from memory) was enough for us: original, succulent, impeccably presented and served. Appropriate dress is required to stand out in this magnificent setting, and the service is perfect, all dressed up to the nines.
The Galerie Vivienne Passage, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is one of the French capital’s most emblematic covered galleries. With a length of 176 m and a width of 3 m, the gallery has been listed as a historic monument since July 7, 1974. Galerie Vivienne Passage: an enchanted interlude in the heart of Paris An architectural gem Dating back to the 19th century, this enchanting architectural showcase
The Passage des Panoramas is located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Il is near the Garnier Opéra and the Haussmann Boulevard. It is one of the oldest covered passageways in the City of Light and in Europe. Originally, it housed over sixty habitable stores. With its picturesque stores, fascinating history and timeless charm, the Passage des Panoramas offers a unique experience, captivating visitors and transporting them back to 19th-century
Royal Village , in the heart of the Madeleine district, is an elegant Parisian passageway between 25 Rue Royale and 24 Rue Boissy d’Anglas, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 100 m from Place de la Concorde. This is the “Cité Berryer”. A renovated and transformed passageway In the 1990s, the Cité Berryer was completely renovated by architect Jean-Jacques Ory. After 18 months of work, he restored the old charm
L’Oréal Group, a name familiar to women and men the world over. This company, whose headquarters are relatively modest for its international importance, has a history linked to two men: the founder Eugène Schueller, and the continuator and precursor François Dalle. Eugène Schueller and the origins of L’Oréal Group Eugène Schueller, a young French chemist of Alsatian origin, born in 1881, who graduated from the Institut de Chimie Appliquée of
The French Automobile Club (Automobile Club de France -ACF) – its foundation The French Automobile Club is a private French club founded on November 12, 1895, housed in two adjoining private mansions: the Hôtel du Plessis-Bellière and the Hôtel Cartier, located at 6-8 place de la Concorde, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. A very “British” management style Reserved for men, the club is managed by the Société de gestion
Olympia concert hall, a legendary venue, was invented in 1888 by Joseph Oller, founder of the Pari Mutuel and the Moulin Rouge. He installed his wooden roller coaster in the courtyard of a building overlooking 28, boulevard des Capucines, near the Opéra Garnier. A few years later, the Prefect of Police, fearing that the wooden roller coaster would catch fire, closed the attraction. The owner then had a 2,000-seat auditorium
Galeries Lafayette department store was founded in 1893. It was no more than a modest shop bought by Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn, two cousins from Alsace. This was several years after the launch of Le Printemps department store and over forty years after Le Bon Marché. Everything has changed in 130 years. How to find your way around Galeries Lafayette Haussmann – Preparing your visit The Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Haussmann Boulevard is lined with the most elegant buildings in Paris. It stretches for over 2,500 m, from avenue de Friedland (300 m from the Arc de Triomphe in the west) to boulevard Montmartre and des Italiens (in the east, a stone’s throw from the Musée Grévin). It crosses several districts of the 8th and 9th arrondissements. It is famous for its department stores and luxury boutiques. Boulevard Haussmann has
Coislin Mansion is a “Hôtel Particulier” located at the corner of Place de la Concorde (originally Place Louis XV) and Rue Royale, and is number 4 on the Place. It is one of 4 hôtels particuliers that hide behind a single façade. It runs north-west from the Rue Royale and includes the Hôtel du Plessis-Bellière at no. 6, the Hôtel Cartier at no. 8, and the Hôtel du Duc d’Aumont
Le Printemps department store wasn’t the first. In fact, it was Aristide Boucicaut, the “father” of today’s department stores, who opened Le Bon Marché in 1852 on the other side of the Seine (on the Left Bank), and it’s still a very active department store today. So it was “only” on May 11, 1865, that Jules Jaluzot and Jean-Alfred Duclos created Au Printemps, followed in 1894 by Galeries Lafayette. Jules
The Duke of Rochefoucauld-Liancourt (François Alexandre Frédéric de) died on March 27, 1827 in Paris at 9 rue Royale (8th arrondissement, near Place de la Concorde). A commemorative plaque has been affixed to the building. He was born on January 11, 1747 at Château de la Roche-Guyon in the Oise département. The Duke of Rochefoucauld-Liancourt’s death: a loss recognized by the people Until March 23, 1827 (two months after his
The Athénée Louis-Jouvet Theater was originally a theater inaugurated in 1864, but elsewhere in Paris, on Boulevard Saint Germain. Two years later, it became the Théâtre Cluny. Then, over the next 15 years, a dozen theaters were called Athénée, for a few months or a few years. In particular, the one on rue Scribe, built in 1866 by architect Charles Cambon, a new 775-seat auditorium. From Eden to the contemporary
The Fragonard Museum of Perfumes is located in the Opéra Garnier district of Paris. The Fragonard Museum of Perfumes welcomes perfume lovers and enthusiasts alike. It’s a free 30-minute visit to discover the secrets of perfume-making and its extraordinary history from Antiquity to the present day. It also includes a perfumer’s workshop (reservations required), for visitors with a perfume-making spirit. The House of Fragonard since 1926 in Grasse (French Riviera)
The Embassy of the United States in France is the diplomatic representation of the United States of America to the French Republic. It is located at no. 2, avenue Gabriel, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It is surrounded by avenues Gabriel and des Champs-Élysées, rue Boissy-d’Anglas and the northeast corner of Place de la Concorde. It is also adjacent to the Hôtel de Crillon (5*) and the Palais de
Fountains of Concorde are the two fountains on the Place de la Concorde in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. Located on either side of the Concorde obelisk, they are the Fontaine des Mers to the south (Seine river side) and the Fontaine des Fleuves to the north (Royale Street side). The obelisk was inaugurated in 1836, and the fountains in 1840. Renovating the Place de la Concorde It was Louis-Philippe I who
Maxim’s restaurant: “Ever since Paris has been fashion, ever since Paris has been the world, I’ve been described as a fatal address, a mythical house, a legend among legends, the light of the big city”. This is the restaurant located at 3, rue Royale in the Madeleine district of Paris, a few meters from the Place de la Concorde. Founded on April 7, 1893, it is one of the French
The Garnier Opera in Paris is located in the fashionable 19th-century district of the new bourgeois and capitalist elite. What was once a country promenade became, at Napoleon III‘s request, a grand boulevard for business. But the story actually goes back to the end of the 18th century, when King Louis XV moved from the Château de Versailles to the Louvre. The court then settled on the outskirts, opening up
Royal-Street in Paris is a 282 m-long thoroughfare in the 8th arrondissement, between Place de la Concorde and Place et Eglise de la Madeleine. Royal-Street in Paris is a former marshland linking Place Louis XV (Place de la Concorde) to the area where the Eglise de la Madeleine stands today. Architect Gabriel, while designing the Place de la Concorde, also created the street, with mansions for the wealthy. Today, Royal-Street
La rue Royale à Paris est une voie du 8e arrondissement de Paris, longue seulement de 282 m, située entre la Place de la Concorde et la Place et l’Eglise de la Madeleine. La rue Royale a été construite sur un ancien marécage reliant la Place Louis XV (Place de la Concorde) à l’espace où se situe aujourd’hui l’Eglise de la Madeleine. L’architecte Gabriel, alors qu’il concevait le place de
The Parvis du Sacré-Coeur is often a stop-off point, either to catch your breath if you’ve been walking up the hill, or simply to admire the view over Paris, or simply before visiting the Basilique of Sacré-Coeur. The Parvis of Basilique Sacré-Coeur: a stop in front of the Basilica’s main entrance The Basilica faces almost due south. In fact, both the parvis and the basilica face in the direction of
There are two competing Little-trains-of-Montmartre to climb the Butte Montmartre: The “Petit train Montmartrain” and “Le Petit train de Montmartre”. Hard to tell the difference in name. Both make a detour through “lower Montmartre”, stopping at Pigalle, the Moulin Rouge and Place Blanche. However, there’s a small difference to be grasped between the two options. Le petit train Montmartrain, one of the two Little-trains-of-Montmartre Le petit train Montmartrain is the
The Butte Montmartre staircases, world-famous, are a must-see tourist attraction. There are 38 in Montmartre out of 148 in Paris. Not bad for a virtually flat town on a plain whose highest point is only 131 m above sea level, right in the middle of the Saint Vincent cemetery at the top of the Butte. Butte Montmartre staircases: something for every taste A recent study by the Atelier Parisien d’Urbanisme
The Bateau-Lavoir (boat-washhouse) is an artists’ housing estate established on the Montmartre hill in the Clignancourt district, which is part of the 18th arrondissement of Paris (France). Its entrance is at 13 place Émile-Goudeau (rue Ravignan). Since 1904 it has been a place of residence, meeting and creation for many French and foreign painters and sculptors, but also for literary people, theater people and art dealers. Today, the boat-Lavoir still
The Joël Le-Tac Square and the mini park (green space) that surrounds it, are places made to rest on the route of your walk. It is planted with viburnum, aucuba, boxwood, yew, prunus pissardii, flowering apple trees and plane trees; there is also a potable water point. But there is something else to see in the middle of this mini-park and greenery: Fountain of the woods – and drinkable water
The Saint-Vincent Cemetery at 6 rue Lucien-Gaulard (18th arrondissement), opened on January 5, 1831. It is one of the 3 cemeteries of the Butte Montmartre with the Cemetery of Calvaire, next to the church of Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, and the cemetery of the North, commonly called cemetery of Montmartre. The latter is halfway up the Butte, on the west side. A steep cemetery with a confidential character The Saint-Vincent Cemetery
The Abreuvoir street is located on the Butte Montmartre in Paris, in the Grandes-arrières district of the 18th arrondissement. It has a discreet country charm. It is probably the most photographed street in Montmartre, for several reasons, from the Maison Rose located at number 2 to the perspective on the Sacré Coeur from the Allée des Brouillards and the Place Dalida. Origin of the street: in 1325 This street originates
Dalida’s house is located at 11 bis rue d’Orchamps, on the Butte Montmartre, in Paris. Peaceful, this street reminds of the countryside and freedom. What Dalida was trying to find in the middle of Paris. In a television interview in 1975, she said “I have always loved Montmartre, I found it so peaceful and quiet that I immediately bought this house when I saw it,” she said, before specifying that
The Dalida bust and Square are a tribute to the singer who lived a few meters from there between 1962 and 1987. She became a prominent figure in Montmartre, and her memory lives on in the collective memory of the inhabitants who recall her memory with emotion. Dalida loved the area of the Montmartre hillock. Another tribute to Dalida is the 1996 vintage of the Clos Montmartre wine: it bears
The Passe-Muraille by Marcel Aymé is a fantastic short story, originally published in 1941. The action takes place mainly in Montmartre. The actor Jean Marais, also a sculptor, materialized the story in Place Marcel Aymé – Rue Norvins. Marcel Aymé and Jean Marais were both residents of Montmartre. Marcel Aymé, the author of Passe-Muraille Marcel Aymé was born on March 29, 1902 in Joigny. He died on October 14, 1967
The Chevalier-de-la-Barre was beheaded at the age of twenty-one and his body thrown at the stake. Why such a severe punishment? The Chevalier-de-la-Barre was condemned to death by the judges of the presidial of the city of Abbeville for not having removed his hat nor having knelt at the passage of a procession, for having sung songs of the guard corps and for holding Voltaire‘s Philosophical Dictionary. It was on
The Trianon and the Elysée-Montmartre theater: two adjoining theaters, communicating, flexible, transformable for any event, with a capacity of 1000 people each. They are located at 72 and 80 Boulevard Rochechouart, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre. The Trianon and Elysée-Montmartre theaters, both from the 19th century, but inaugurated 87 years apart. Indeed, the Trianon theater was established in 1894 in the gardens of the Elysée-Montmartre, a popular ballroom
Square Jean Marais is in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, 30 m by 15 m which serves the streets of Mont-Cenis, Norvins and Saint-Rustique. It is located in front of the square of the Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church, near the Place du Tertre, at the top of the Montmartre hill. It is named after the French actor Jean Marais (1913-1998), who was also a sculptor. The statue “Passe Muraille” he
How to go up the Montmartre Hill when the funicular is out of order can become a challenge for tourists and inhabitants of the district. This happens very rarely and there are 3 solutions that avoid that the top of Montmartre is isolated from the rest of the world! For information, except for normal maintenance, the funicular was interrupted between 1932 and 1935 and also between late 2006 and June
The current funicular of Montmartre is the 3rd since its installation in 1900 and after the renovations of 1935 and 1991. It joins the “Rue Foyatier” at the height of the upper station. You just have to take the street Lamarck on the right, the Parvis du Sacré-Coeur is at about 50 m. The view is superb going up by the funicular. But it is from the Parvis that the
The La Cigale Theater is a café-concert hall located on the boulevard Marguerite-de-Rochechouart, in the Pigalle district, at the bottom of the Hill of Montmartre. Built in 1887 on the site of the Ball de la Boule noire (1) (built in 1822). It has a capacity of about 1000 seats and specializes immediately in the review. (1) The Boule Noire is now a 200-seat theater whose entrance is also at
The Theater of Atelier is located at the foot of Montmartre. It was inaugurated on November 23, 1822 under the name of “Théâtre Montmartre”. This performance room was one of the first built by Pierre-Jacques Seveste holder of the privileges of exploitation of the theaters of “suburb”. This company also built the Théâtre Montparnasse, the Théâtre des Batignolles and the Théâtre de Belleville. The decoration was made by Pierre Cicéri
The Museum of the Romantics (Musée de la vie romantique) located near the Pigalle District, traces the Romanticism that emerged in the middle of the 19th century and affected all of Europe. It is built around principles such as sensitivity, expression of feelings and melancholy. France is a major pole of romanticism in the 1830s. At that time Paris was a major center of artistic creation. Paris left bank and
Saint-Pierre Market and the Halle Saint-Pierre are located on the Place Saint-Pierre (Saint Peter’s Square). But everything is special in this small space at the foot of the funicular of Montmartre ! Saint-Pierre Market. A historical place First of all, it is not a real square, only a street that goes from n°3 to 19, without any number on the even side. In 1871, it is also the heart of
The “I love you wall” is a work imagined by Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito. It has become an unavoidable landmark for lovers from all over the world who meet in Paris, the capital of romance. The wall, built on a surface of 40 m², in the Square Jehan Rictus, in Montmartre in Paris, is composed of 612 tiles in enamelled lava. On these tiles are calligraphed 311 “I love
The Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre church , also called église Saint-Jean l’Évangéliste is a Catholic parish church. It is at the foot of the Butte Montmartre, located at 19, rue des Abbesses, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. His name St. John the Evangelist (Saint-Jean l’Évangéliste) comes from John, a first century Jew who became a Christian, a disciple of Jesus and also the brother of James the Greater. Christian tradition attributes the
Dalida‘s grave is one of the most visited in the cemetery of Montmartre, 35 years after her death. It is indeed on May 3, 1987 that she gave herself death in her house of the Bute Montmartre, 11 bis rue d’Orchampt, located at 250 m in direction of the Place du Tertre. Her name of singer is Dalida and that of her civil status Iolanda Christina Gigliotti. The circumstances of
The Moulin-de-la-Galette is in fact a duo of mills. The history of the Moulin-de-la-Galette is that of 2 mills: the mill called “Le Blute-fin” and the other “Le_Radet”, both belonging to the Debray family, millers and … manufacturers of galettes sold in their famous and very popular ball of the Butte Montmartre along the 19th century! The “Blute-fin” mill is today the only remaining windmill on the Butte Montmartre, in
Cabaret of Lapin-Agile (Agile Rabbit Cabaret) is a strange name for a cabaret in the 18th arrondissement of Paris located on the Butte Montmartre, at 22 rue des Saules. It is served by the line 12, metro station Lamarck – Caulaincourt. Cabaret of Lapin-Agile: a cabaret like no other The mythical Cabaret of Lapin-Agile, dean of the Montmartre cabarets, brings back to life every night the heritage of French songs and
The vineyard of Montmartre, whose official name is the Clos-Montmartre, is a vineyard planted on the hillock Montmartre, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.. The vineyard grows on the northern slope of the Montmartre hillock, along the rue Saint-Vincent and the rue des Saules. Owner of the vineyard: City of Paris, Manager: Comité des Fêtes du 18e arrondissement Maintenance of the vineyard: Technical services of the City of Paris Annual
The Montmartre Museum – Renoir Gardens is a French art museum located in Paris, in the 18th arrondissement. It is installed in a group of buildings that includes the Hotel Demarne and the House of Bel Air and surrounded by the “Renoir Gardens”. Inaugurated in 1960, it has been refurbished since 2011 and gives rise to several annual temporary exhibitions. Origin of the Montmartre Museum – Renoir Gardens First inaugurated
The Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, at the top of the Montmartre hill, at n°2 rue du Mont-Cenis, west of the Sacré-Cœur basilica. It is one of the two Catholic parish churches of the hillock with the church of Saint-Jean de Montmartre, (At the bottom of the Hill of Montmartre). It represents since the French Revolution the oldest
The Pigalle Quarter is the name of a district of Paris, located around the Pigalle square, it includes the streets located on both sides of the boulevards of Clichy and Marguerite-de-Rochechouart, and extends on the 9th and 18th districts. The square is named after the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785). Pigalle and history The square was once called “Place de la Barrière-Montmartre”. In 1785, the fermiers généraux (tax administration of the
The Allée des Brouillards, its castle and the Casadesus family of musicians.. An indissociable whole in this area of Montmartre Hill. First, Square Casadesus as an extension of the Allée des Brouillards Square Casadesus is a public street located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, France. It begins at 10, allée des Brouillards and ends at 10, rue Simon-Dereure. It pays tribute to the Casadesus family. The members of this
The Pink House is the little story of the Catalan Ramon Pichot, at n° 2 rue de l’Abreuvoir (at the corner of rue des Saules), on the Butte Montmartre. It is known because of the painting of Utrillo which represents it. Ramon Pichot bought this small house around 1905. He was also a painter and a friend of Dali, also a Catalan, and the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. He often
Villa-des-Platanes and Cité-du-Midi : two spaces not to be missed on the way from Place Blanche to Place Pigalle, two green and original cul-de-sacs for the neighborhood that overlook Boulevard de Clichy: at 58, La Villa-des-Platanes, an upscale 19th century building complex and green space and 50 m further on, at 48, La Cité-du-Midi, a green corner with a country charm These two totally different and opposed spaces meet in