PIGALLE & MONTMARTRE
WELCOME TO THE MOST EMBLEMATIC & TRENDY DISTRICTS OF PARIS, JUST SECONDS AWAY FROM VILLA ROYALE
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PIGALLE & MONTMARTRE
The Butte Montmartre, the Sacré-Coeur, Pigalle... Without a doubt, these emblematic districts near the Gare du Nord are the most famous of picturesque Paris. Start your journey with a stroll around the lovely 'Butte' (little hill), crowned by the Sacré-Coeur and discover the secrets of this typical Parisian ‘village’. Enjoy delicious treats on rue Lepic, rue des Martyrs, rue Caulaincourt… and also with fabrics near Anvers Station and the Saint-Pierre market, and even musical instruments on rue de Douai and rue Victor-Massé. Lunch or dinner can be at Bouillon Pigalle to taste some traditional French bistrot dishes. At the foot of Montmartre Hill, welcome to one of the new trendiest spots of Paris : Pigalle and more precisely its south part, now known as ‘SoPi’ (for South Pigalle).This former red-light district, surrounded by sex shops, cabarets and hostess clubs, has undergone big changes to become the epitome of Parisian hip style and one of the liveliest in the city of Lights, thanks to several new fashion designer boutiques, trendy restaurants and classy clubs and cocktail bars.
SACRÉ-CŒUR BASILICA
The Sacré-Coeur, consecrated in 1919, is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris and the 2nd most visited. At the top of the Butte Montmarte, around 130 meters high, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the City of Light. In a Roman-Byzantine style, the Sacré Coeur Basilica is recognizable by its white colour. Inside the building, the ceiling is decorated with the largest mosaic in France measuring about 480 m². Visitors can access the dome where the 360° view of Paris is unique and magnificent.
SHOPPING ROAD
Super hip designer shops and indepenendant creative brands are responisble for the avant-gardiste reputation of the Marais, here for a non-exhaustive list of places to visit : Rue des Rosiers, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Rue du Temple, and of course, Rue de Rivoli. Equally, here is a non-exhaustive list of boutiques in the area : COS, Eleven Paris, Karl Lagerfeld, Erotokritos, The Kooples, The Kooples Sport, Bimbo y Lola, Suite.341, Maje, Sandro, Claudie Pierlot, Kiehl's, MAC, Acqua di Parma, Diptyque, Guerlain, Jo Malone, Stella Cadente, Merci, Bonton, Forever 21, Uniqlo, and many more.
THE MOULIN ROUGE
A journey in Paris wouldn't be complete without seeing a show at its most legendary cabaret! Recognizable by its red facade and illuminated wings, the Moulin Rouge presents a typical music-hall style show every evening in Paris. For more than a century, the Moulin Rouge has been a must-see destination of Montmartre nightlife with its own special exuberance and unforgettable shows. Sumptuous staging, originality of the shows, glitz and glamour of its Doriss Girls and Doriss Dancers make every performance simply magical! With its Belle Époque setting, its passion for champagne and French gastronomy slaked by the prestigious Dalloyau Maison, the temple of French cancan promises joyful evenings in the pure tradition of festive Paris; a feast for the eyes and taste buds !
