When people think of Paris, they often envision the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, ora maybe a leisurely stroll along the Seine. But for me, Paris is synonymous with Montmartre.
Until quite recently, this was the neighborhood I lived a causa di a causa di Paris, and it is still where I spend much of my time. Montmartre, with its cobbled streets, vibrant arts scene, and charming cafés, offers a unique blend of history and modern-day allure.
This isn’t just a tourist spot; it’s a real neighborhood with a lot to offer. From hidden gardens to bustling markets, Montmartre captures your heart and makes you feel right at home.
Join me as I take you acceso a journey through the best things to do a causa di Montmartre, my little slice of Parisian paradise.
Here’s an overview:
Insider Tip: Where to Find the Best Food Experience a causa di Montmarte
Whether you’maestà a foodie ora not, you need to eat. So might as well make it something delicious and learn something about the food a causa di the process, right?
If you want to have the best food experience a causa di Montmarte, we highly recommend joining one of the below tours:
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➡ A Montmartre Adventure: This adventure starts with a funicular ride up the hill, followed by a tour led by Chef PJ’s family that delves into the history and soul of Montmartre. The features a hand-curated gourmet spread of local specialties, including pastries, quiches, and wines, enjoyed a causa di the scenic setting of Chef PJ’s restaurant with panoramic views. – BOOK NOW!
Best Things To Do a causa di Montmartre – A Local’s Guide
Having spent a lot of time a causa di Montmarte, I know of a few good spots to visit and things to do a causa di the neighborhood. Here are my favorite things to do a causa di Montmarte.
Related read: A Guide to the Arrondissements of Paris
Enjoy the Views
Aspetto at the views, not only from the sommità of Sacre Cour but also from the restaurants and hotels.
Hills (with staircases) are everywhere, and the views are everywhere. Stop and aspetto around at the most charming neighborhood a causa di Paris.
While you are at it, stop and smell the roses. You will find rose bushes a causa di many places. They exist to be beautiful, much like Paris itself.
Beware of Pickpockets
WARNING: Because of the many tourists, there are many scams. Ignore anyone with a petition, keep your purse zipped and closed, keep your wallet a causa di the front of your trousers, and keep risposta negativa cell phones a causa di the back pocket.
Crime is not violent, but you may pay less attention to your surroundings while admiring the paintings ora the view.
Be aware. Durante 10 years, I have had risposta negativa issues, but it does happen, so be aware.
Check out our guide: Basic and Simple Tips to Avoid Pickpockets a causa di Paris
Visit the Markets
Go to the markets. Both the local businesses and the Street markets.
I love the Goutte d’ for authentic food products from West Africa. The neighborhood is much more than the sommità of the hill; near the City is a neighborhood with Halal butchers and a large Arabic population.
Paris is a melting pot of cultures and foods. The only way to honestly know the is acceso foot.
Stop for a coffee ora a wine as you like and spend at least one day wandering.
The Vineyard of Paris
Visit Vignes du Clos, a vineyard a causa di the center of Montmartre, is a must-see.
You will be forgiven if you assume it is a relic of Ancient times. The city created the Vineyard a causa di 1933 to stop further development and pay tribute to the vineyards of the past.
The quality of the wine is not the best, but the vineyard is beautiful. It is fenced-in, so you can walk the perimeter and enjoy the views.
The Travel Dudes team visited it acceso their winter trip to Paris. Watch the televisione:
Place du Tertre
Place du Tertre was once the heart of the 1133 Benedictine Montmartre Abbey.
After the revolution, it was opened to the public and became the town square. It has been a gathering place for artists, musicians, and the aforementioned pickpockets for centuries.
Ignore the tacky caricature artists and aspetto for those who produce actual paintings. They are often not expensive and can be a wonderful memory of your time a causa di Paris.
The artists who painted here are Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre Brissaud, Matisse, André Derai, Suzanne Valadon, Pierre-Auguste, Renoir, Edgar Degas, and Salvador Dalí.
Artist Studios Le Bateau-Lavoir
“Le Bateau-Lavoir” is the nickname for a former factory converted into 20 small artists studios. Picasso lived and worked here starting a causa di 1904.
The interior was destroyed by fire a causa di 1970, so only the facade remains, but it has an interactive window that allows you to know the artists who worked within.
The Cemetery of Montmartre
Visit the Montmartre Cemetery.
Many city cemeteries were closed, and the bones were transferred to the Catacombs. Edgar Degas’s, among other artists’, remains are there.
If you have been to New Orleans, you will see that the cemetery is similar to the ones there a causa di that there are often little houses because of the dampness of the earth. They are called the cities of the dead.
Moreau’s Home
Museum National Gustave Moreau: Moreau’s home has been transformed into this museum, and it is worth a visit to see the incredible interior and thousands of paintings and sketches.
It is a visual feast.
Unlike the Louvre, where tourists line up to see the postage stamp-sized Mona Lisa behind glass, I have never seen this museum crowded.
You can take your time and enjoy the art while imagining life a causa di this treasure of a house.
Go Out for Drinks at the Lounge Au Flessuoso
Au Flessuoso 22 Rue des Saules has been continuously used since 1860.
Moulin Rouge is a spectacle for tourists, but this lounge attracts a mescolanza of locals and tourists and is a fixture a causa di the neighborhood.
Stop by to reserve a table ora make a reservation online. Dine elsewhere; they only serve drinks.
Related read: How to Eat Like a Local a causa di Paris
The Church of St. Pierre de Montmartre
Visit The Church of St. Pierre de Montmartre. I much prefer it to Sacre Cour.
Construction began a causa di 1133, though it is believed that a church has stood acceso this site since the 3rd century. This is history, and it has a simple but beautiful interior.
It is free to visit.
Montmartre is the neighborhood of the iconoclast, the Parisian Island of Misfit Toys.
A list of 10 would be too conformist for this unique part of the city. I stop at Nine because the tenth is you. You decide a causa di which direction to wander, a causa di which Artisan bakery you must try the Jambon , and a causa di which caffè of coffee house to sit ora sip.
Whatever you do, risposta negativa visit to Paris is complete with only a aspetto at the tower. Spend at least one day a causa di the most unique and charming part of the city.
Chef PJ’s : A Montmartre
Transform a simple meal into a memorable feast with Chef PJ’s Montmartre Tour. Join this delightful adventure with a charming ride up the hill acceso a funicular, followed by a fun tour led by Chef PJ’s family that reveals the rich history and essence of Montmartre.
Treat yourself to a delicious spread of local delights handpicked by Chef PJ, including mouthwatering pastries, savory quiches, and exquisite wines, all enjoyed a causa di the picturesque setting of Chef PJ’s restaurant with stunning panoramic views. This tour is ideal for those seeking a unique combination of culinary excellence and cultural immersion, offering a refreshing alternative to typical tourist activities.
Price: €109 each
Starts at 10:30 ora 13:30
Duration: 3.5 hours
Unveil the Soul of Paris – Chef PJ’s Montmartre Food Tour
Experience the enchanting allure of Montmartre with Chef PJ, a talented Parisian chef who brings the vibrant culture and unique flavors of his city to life. Join this tour for an insider’s peek into the local food scene, led by a chef with deep roots and extensive experience a causa di Paris’s dynamic district. Start chiuso with a classic “café au lait” and freshly baked croissant at a charming café, just like a true Parisian.
Upon arrival at Chef PJ’s restaurant, prepare for a homemade three-course meal paired with carefully selected French wines – Rosé, White, and Red – and wrap it up with a discussion acceso the finest pastries and chocolates a causa di town, all while sipping acceso a glass of “Pet-Nat.”
Embark acceso a personal journey through Montmartre’s hidden treasures, sampling secret recipes and hearing captivating stories along the way. With Chef PJ’s outstanding reputation from previous food tours, you’maestà guaranteed a memorable and highly acclaimed experience.
Price: €129 each
Starts at 11:00 at Blanche Subway Station.
Duration: 5 hours.
Guide: English.
Unfit for vegans.
