Relaxation breaks to walk down Montmartre are always appreciated: it is usually at the end of the day after hours of walk, visits and shopping. Fortunately the relaxation breaks on the western side of the Montmartre hill that we recommend you to take are numerous and varied. You can even combine your return with our walk Musée-de-Montmartre to Pigalle which follows this route.
We have planned also 2 more self-guided walks to visit the entire Butte Montmartre. For each one, relaxation breaks at the shopkeepers, all along the walks or strolls are regularly distributed (See map juste below).
Read also: How to climb the Butte Montmartre without getting tired: stairs, funicular, little trains and bus
Map of the 3 walks on the Butte Montmartre already operational
What is a Relaxation Break?
The “Relaxation Breaks” are Coffee Breaks, Restaurant Breaks, Shopping Breaks, that is to say everything that might interest you along a guided and commented walk, in addition to the Points of Interest that are the object of the walk.
This allows you to rest, taste or buy at recommended points noted with the quasi certainty of quality, without being swindled by an indelicate merchant (without making you). And since you are also on vacation, you can make the most of your time simply by mingling with the Parisians around the corner.
Relaxation breaks to walk down Montmartre: the rating of the shops
The shops we recommend in our list below are rated from 1 to 5 and we have eliminated from our lists the shops rated below 4.0 (with some exceptions of 3.2 or 3.5, to indicate the shops to be avoided). The merchants are rated by the tourists who preceded you on this route. The average is taken into account only with a sufficient number of appraisals (several tens), over a sufficiently long period (a few months to a year)
The merchants selected in the end represent less than 50% of the merchants present along the promenades. This means that following the indications of our lists allows you to escape, more often than not, the “tourist traps” that are regularly encountered in tourist places such as the Butte Montmartre.
Relaxation breaks on the “Museum of Montmartre to Pigalle by the western side of the Butte” walk
This post “Relaxing breaks on the Walk Museum of Montmartre to Pigalle by the western side of the Butte” is linked to the Walk Museum of Montmartre to Pigalle via Moulin-Rouge itinerary. We have listed the following useful shops: restaurants, pastry shops, perfumeries, pharmacies, souvenirs and gifts and some others.
For your information, we have also written a special post on the “Quartier de Montmartre” (URL) which shows the tourist richness of this district and the interest to stay there during your stay in Paris.
Map of the “Walk Museum of Montmartre to Pigalle via Moulin-Rouge” tour
How the above map works – Information available on the relaxation breaks between the Montmartre Museum and Pigalle
- Click on “A propos – then Visualiser les données” (About – View Data). You will get a list of recommended merchants on the right side of the map, sorted by business type. “Fermer” (Close) is at the top right of the map.
- In addition, by clicking on any of the shop name in the list on the right, you will get its location on the map and information in a popup window.
- By clicking on + or – (or with the mouse wheel) you can enlarge or reduce the map.
- By clicking on the map and moving the cursor, you move the map
- By hovering over each marker you get the name of the merchant.
- By clicking on each marker you get a window with all the information about the shop, especially his address and phone number
List of recommended merchants on the “Walk Museum of Montmartre to Pigalle via Moulin-Rouge” tour, comments and quality scores
The list of shops below shows the merchants on the map, marked with a number. Additional information is the comments for each of them and the rating they received from the tourists who came before you.
| n° | Nom : Name | Commerces : Shops | Commentaires / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | La Maison Rose 2 Rue de l'Abreuvoir 75018 Paris | Restaurant | A very good time for a first. Waiters very pleasant and helpful. The meal was in adequacy with its reputation, a mixture of flavor as one ... but also "Very special welcome, with an infant we felt to disturb ... Score 4.1 |
| 50 | L'Attrape-Cœurs BD et Jeunesse 4 Place Constantin Pecqueur 75018 Paris | Librairie - Book shop | Small place but once inside you can feel those old stores by the smell. There is a very pleasant children's area full of colors. And the saleswoman trs pleasant and of good council. I will return there. Note 4,9 |
| 51 | L'Attrape-Cœurs 42 Avenue Junot 75018 Paris | Librairie - Book shop | A varied selection of books and souvenirs. A passionate and kind saleswoman. We found our happiness. Two bookstores, two places, two atmospheres, which complement each other. Note 4,7 |
| 52 | Tonton de la Butte 62 Rue Caulaincourt 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Good atmosphere with a pleasant waiter around good dishes for our large table of 9 people. Menu at 35€ for some, well served, but the bill was a bit heavy with the price of the wines. ... Note 4,6 |
| 53 | Les 5 Marches - café cantine 12 Rue Girardon 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Superb address! Montmartre without the cliché, in a quiet street, a very small café-resto made with taste, everything is subtle and true, delicious Italian dishes with unpronounceable names, homemade fruit cocktails, an Italian coffee five ... Rating 4,7 |
| 46 | Le Moulin de la Galette 83 Rue Lepic 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Very beautiful place full of history with a very nice and warm atmosphere. 2 terraces and a nice airy room. Correct menu. Count 39 euros for a starter, main course and dessert. ... Note 4,3 |
| 47 | Le Coq & Fils - the Poultry House 98 Rue Lepic 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Chicken restaurant - On the form, the welcome was warm including by those in the kitchen (open). As for the portions, if they seem small, satiety is nevertheless present. Finally, the dishes are fine, tasty (special mention for ... Note 4,4 |
| 48 | Nuée de Paris - Atelier de création 6 Rue d'Orchampt 75018 Paris | Bijoux - Jewelry | By appointment - This store is truly exceptional. Rating 5.0 |
| 49 | The Beans on Fire 61 Rue des Trois Frères 75018 Paris | Café | Indeed I came there for my wedding. The advice, the welcome, the personalized proposals without forgetting the kindness and the professionalism. Note 4,8 |
| 56 | Pâtisserie Gilles Marchal 9 Rue Ravignan 75018 Paris | Patisserie | Traditional bakery serving light madeleines, tarts, croissants and viennoiseries. In search of flan, we head to Gilles Marchal's store. There is a small village spirit when you arrive at this elegant shop. |
| 57 | Café-tabac 1bis Rue Ravignan 75018 Paris | Café | Excellent breakfast! Nice little cafeteria with very pleasant staff and good products! - Score 4,5 |
| 58 | Une Glace à Paris 1bis Rue Ravignan 75018 Paris | Glacier - Ice cream shop | A nice little store located place des Abbesses Paris 18th, with a terrace and deckchairs where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation by tasting very good artisanal ice creams, many original flavors of very good ... Pl |
| 59 | Copains 8 Place des Abesses 75018 Paris | Boulangerie | Gluten-free bakery at its best! Welcomed by a warm atmosphere, the variety of products available is impressive. The service is excellent, the staff is friendly and attentive. ... |
| 60 | Le Relais Gascon 6 Place des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Southern French dishes, such as cassoulet and tartiflette, as well as giant salads, in a paneled brasserie. The good reviews are well deserved. I started with escargots and continued with andouillette à la moutarde ... Score 4.2 |
| 61 | Comptoir Breizh 9 Place des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Créperie | Very nice little restaurant, well located, the pancakes are good for a reasonable price considering its location! Score 4,4 |
| 62 | Aesop 15 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Produits de beauté - Beauty products | I should have asked for the name of this lovely counselor! She took the time to listen to my need to give me the best advice. And to share with me Note 4,0 |
| 63 | Balibaris 15 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Vêtements hommes - Men's cloths | Very nice store, perfectly managed by the manager and her team of shock. Sasha the manager is very friendly, pleasant, good advice and excels in after sales service. A big plus for this store, which really makes the difference... Note 4,8 |
| 64 | Les Créateurs d'Opta 25 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Opticien - Optician | There are eyewear sellers and there are opticians. Among the opticians, some are consulting opticians. The Opta Creators are the top of the line, the cream of the crop. |
| 65 | Caudalie Boutique Spa 20 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Eshéticienne - Eshetician | Marine was very good advice, smiling and caring! A pleasure to work with someone like her for this type of treatment. A 50min facial at the top! The beautician who received me was professional, gentle and kind. I received from |
| 66 | Izipizi 30 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Mode | Small store but very attentive and smiling staff. Beyond the glasses which remain basic (but well made and of an honest value for money) the appreciable point is the guarantee which allows the replacement if |
| 67 | La Butte Fromagère 32 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Fromagerie - Cheese shop | Top cheese shop in the neighborhood. Excellent quality products and a wide variety of choices. Score 4.5 |
| 68 | Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, Le Comptoir Abbesses 34 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Chocolaterie | The best store! The chocolate is delicious and so are the consultants!!! Hate 4.9e to come back (I can do all of Paris to go back) to get the pistachio chocolate. Note |
| 69 | Amorino Abbesses 39 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Glacier - Ice cream shop | A wonderful address for ice cream in Paris: Amorino is an incomparable brand that stands out thanks to its remarkable quality products. Score 4.4 |
| 70 | Le Village 36 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Restaurant | A nice little moment but nothing more. Too bad we came to take a table to have a drink and it is not even cleaned megot ... Score 4.4 |
| 71 | Le Grenier à Pain Abbesses 38 rue des Abbesses | Boulangerie | I recently discovered this nice little bakery ? And I am conquered ! ... In terms of price, welcome and quality! Note 4,5 |
| 72 | Gudule sa 41 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Bijouterie fantaisie - Fashion jewelry | Very nice store with a large choice of silver jewelry: necklaces, rings and bracelets. Good reception and advice. Score 4,3 |
| 73 | La Cave des Abesses 43 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Caviste - Wine shop | A wine shop and a wine bar in the back room offering cheese and charcuterie dishes in a warm setting. A real pleasure to find an authentic place in this district which has become ultra touristic with too many clothes stores and ... Score 4,6 |
| 74 | Nicolas 51 Rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Caviste - Wine shop | Always very well received and advised by the managers. They know their products and know how to transmit their passion! Despite the number of wine shops in the area, I no longer go anywhere else. Score 4,6 |
| 75 | La Mascotte Montmartre 52 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Fruits de mer - Located in the heart of the Montmartre district, this restaurant is an institution. Everything is very good and the service is impeccable. The terrace is a bit noisy due to the promiscuity between the tables but that makes its charm. The fries could have been ... Score 4,3 |
| 76 | La Villa des Abbesses 61 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Classic French cuisine and wines offered in an intimate and elegant room or on the terrace. Good music. Not many people. The staff is warm and jovial. Personalized service much appreciated. The dishes are good and copious. I recommend it. Rating 4.2 |
| 77 | Maison Aleph 63 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Patisserie | Magnifique pâtisseries, légères peu sucré mais gourmandes à la fois, le chocolat chaud aux épices est un incontournable chez eux l'un des meilleurs sur Paris, je recommande cette adresse à tout ceux qui passe par la rue des abbesse dans le 18ème ou la boutique ... Note 4,8 |
| 78 | Dolce Pepone 65 rue des Abbesses 75018 Paris | Restauration rapide | EXCELLENT! Young, dynamic, smiling and warm team. I took sweet and savory crepes for my family and I and it was delicious, not to mention the macaroons that are just incredible. Rating 5,0 |
| 79 | Paris Montmartre Nails 1 Rue Tholoze 75018 Paris | Institut de beauté - Beauty salon | A small and friendly neighborhood salon. Warm and professional. Always with a smile. Score 4.2 |
| 80 | Akiza Galerie 3 Rue Tholoze 75018 Paris | Galerie d'Art - Art gallery | Very nice little gallery with a street art orientation. The owner is himself an artist and very cool. Score 4,8 |
| 81 | Al Caratello 5 Rue Audran 75018 Paris | Restaurant italien - Italian restaurant | Very good Italian restaurant, we had a great time, the food was excellent as was the service. I really recommend this restaurant to all those who love Italian food. it's a very good address in Paris. Rating 4,6 |
| 82 | La Bossue 9 Rue Joseph de Maistre 75018 Paris | Patisserie | Sunday brunch! At the top, welcoming and very pleasant team Everything is homemade! Buffet with a wide choice and for all tastes Their hot chocolate is a wonder! Reserve several days in advance due to the success! Score 4.7 |
| 83 | The Harp Bar 118 Bd de Clichy 75018 Paris | Bar | Irish Pub - Irish Pub - Excellent address of the place of clichy. The owner is adorable as well as his employee. Pizza, boards..everything is provided to spend a good time on the spot... More ... Score 4.4 |
| 84 | Le Sanglier Bleu Bd de Clichy 75018 Paris | Restaurant | A very good restaurant. The service was very good and they were attentive. They offer a variety of dishes and there are some vegetarian options too. The food was delectable. Definitely worth a try! More ... Rating 4.6 |
| 85 | Black And White Burger Bd de Clichy 75018 Paris | Restaurant | Hamburger House. Score 4.4 |
| 86 | Restaurant Le Chat Noir Bd de Clichy 75018 Paris | Restaurant | The price is a bit excessive for what they offer. The tapas are only fried, I expected more diversity but most of the tapas were cheese based and the other half was a bit burnt. The steak was good and the sauce that accompanied it ... Rating 4.0 |
| 87 | O' Tacos Pigalle Bd de Clichy 75018 Paris | Restaurant de Tacots - Spanish restaurant | Friendly welcome . Tacos good and hot. The ... Note saleswoman even brought us our tray. Perfect ... But assi "I just ordered this taco and what can I say it was catastrophic! I ordered a taco nuggets I received a taco ground meat. The tacos. Rating 4.3 |
| 88 | ACA Pigalle Bd de Clichy 75018 Paris | Restaurant mexicain - Mexican restaurant | Small Mexican Restaurant in the heart of Paris! Dishes proposed super quality / price, democratic price. The dishes are well spiced, neither too much nor too little,... Note 4,5 |
| 4 | Bouillon Pigalle 22 Bd de Clichy 75018 Paris | Restaurant français | Large restaurant on two levels which proposes a traditional French cuisine (here, no pizza or burgers). All for a very reasonable price. One can easily eat for 20€ for a meal in the ... Score 4,4 |
The other self-guided walks and relaxation breaks of VPBY (Visitingparisbyyourself)
We have planned 3 guided walks in Montmartre (URL) or see the map at the beginning of this post. The other two Montmartre walks are already done, still with the local merchants we recommend:
- Montmartre hill self-guided stroll on the top of Paris
- Walk Museum of Montmartre to Pigalle via Moulin-Rouge
Other strolls in Paris are also available or will be available soon:
For those who want to stay in Montmartre: the list of hotels recommended by VPBY and visualized on maps
Please also note that if you wish to choose Montmartre for your stay in Paris, we have extended our search for the best to hotels located on or near the Montmartre Hill (URL).
But our objective does not stop only at Montmartre: the whole of Paris is (or will be) surveyed district by district, in order to let you know the best hotels in Paris at affordable prices.
On the other hand, our ambition is to guide you through beautiful, detailed and complete walks of the capital of France thanks to our Self-guided walks. (URL)