Montmartre might be the most distinctive quarter of Paris, but the ancient village contains a number of different areas itself. From quaint cobbled streets to bustling boulevards, here are 5 areas of Montmartre you won’t want to miss. Abbesses Abbesses is situated in the heart of Montmartre. The central...

The old adage that the French are always on strike might be a slight exaggeration, but industrial action is certainly more common in France than most European countries. It’s not unusual to be faced with train and plane delays or even cancellations, due to a worker’s strike. For the...

An area unlike any other in the city of light, the village of Montmartre is a must visit destination for anyone visiting Paris. Here are 5 reasons you need to visit Montmartre 1. The History Paris is a city packed with history, but Montmartre’s legacy is unique in its...

If you’re arriving into Paris CDG after midnight or your flight is delayed, you may well miss the final metro connection into the city. Fear not, there are still bus options to get you into Paris. The Noctilien Night Bus The last Roissybus taking you from CDG into central...

For over half a century, a man known for his signature electric blue attire and a singular name, Michou, was the last bastion of Montmartre’s legendary nightlife. Born Michel Georges Alfred Catty in Amiens in 1931, the man who would become Michou moved to Paris in the early 1950s....

The most famous event of the fashion calendar is an exclusive affair of luxury and frivolity. A yearly occasion for locals and visitors alike, here are 5 fun facts you may not known about Paris’ spectacle of excess. Its Origins Are Not French The father of haute couture, Charles...

Paris is one of the most visited destinations on earth and welcomes close to 20 million tourists each year. Boasting some of the world’s most famous attractions, museums, cuisine and shopping, accommodation is often a last concern. Staying in a hostel offers many great benefits that you will not...

Montmartre may be one of Paris’ most visited destinations, but many of its charming streets and cul-de-sacs boast a history unknown to passers by. Nestled just behind the Sacré Cœur, Rue Cortot may look like a thoroughfare, but it was once home to some of France’s most notable artists....

Before there was Ocean’s Eleven, there was Bob le flambeur. While Amelie might take top honours for being Montmartre’s most famous film, Bob le flambeur is surely the area’s finest cinematic offering. Written and directed by the pioneering French director Jean-Pierre Melville, Bob is a classic heist film that...

Stretching from the middle of Montmartre into the 9th arrondissement, the historic Rue des Martyrs is one of Paris’ most charming streets, Boasting over 200 small businesses and a history rivalling most streets in the historic area, Rue des Martyrs is a must visit on any trip to Paris....