What to do in Pigalle: Our tips and best addresses

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on January 30th, 2024 at 11:20 a.m.
If you'd like to discover Pigalle, one of Paris's most sultry and lively districts, follow the guide!

Pigalle has a reputation for being the most sultry of neighborhoods. While there's some truth to this claim, with the many red-lit sex shops nestled along the district's main boulevards, Pigalle is above all a hip and electric spot, day and night. It's simple: the neighborhood is bursting at the seams with good places to go!

Whether for the famous Moulin Rouge, for a drink, to discover the latest food trends or to dance the night away, Pigalle is the district of all pleasures; and if Paris is a party, its heart is in Pigalle! But the district also offers the chance to get cultured in its museums, relax in its small parks and shady squares, and immerse yourself in the Paris of yesteryear, the Années Folles and La Goulue.

If you're intrigued, don't wait another minute and follow our guide to discover the best places to go and things to do in the Pigalle district!

Where to go out in Pigalle, our tips and best addresses:

  • Discover the district's history

  • For a stroll

Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Place Gustave Toudouze
With its many trendy terraces, Wallace fountain, trees and benches, Place Gustave Toudouze is an island of happiness in So-Pi.

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The Place Saint-Georges is surrounded by private mansions and buildings that add to its charm, such as the Louis XVI mansion at no. 27, which now houses a library; or the astonishing, richly decorated neo-Renaissance house at no. 28!

Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Guide des petites places cachées de Paris Place Charles Dullin
Located in the lively Clignancourt district, Place Charles Dullin offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of Pigalle and Barbès. Shaded by numerous trees, it has been home to the Théâtre de l'Atelier since 1922. A little island of greenery that's good for you.

  • For dining

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L'Evadé - Poireaux, jaune d'oeuf, cecina, moutardeL'Evadé - Poireaux, jaune d'oeuf, cecina, moutardeL'Evadé - Poireaux, jaune d'oeuf, cecina, moutardeL'Evadé - Poireaux, jaune d'oeuf, cecina, moutarde L'Evadé, chef Rémi Poulain's bistronomic address in SoPi
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WAF WAF - nos photos - image00013WAF WAF - nos photos - image00013WAF WAF - nos photos - image00013WAF WAF - nos photos - image00013 WAF WAF, the counter for generous, affordable waffles, in the 9th arrondissement
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  • For culture

Musée Gustave Moreau - IMG 0813Musée Gustave Moreau - IMG 0813Musée Gustave Moreau - IMG 0813Musée Gustave Moreau - IMG 0813 The Musée Gustave Moreau, the painter's timeless home and studio in Paris
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Musée de la vie romantiqueMusée de la vie romantiqueMusée de la vie romantiqueMusée de la vie romantique Géricault's horses: a tribute to the famous painter, at the Musée de la Vie Romantique
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  • For entertainment

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Les Gros Patinent Bien au théâtre Tristan Bernard Les Gros Patinent Bien au théâtre Tristan Bernard Les Gros Patinent Bien au théâtre Tristan Bernard Les Gros Patinent Bien au théâtre Tristan Bernard "Les Gros Patinent Bien" at Théâtre Saint-Georges: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey
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  • For shopping

4 Crosses : les bijoux made in Paris4 Crosses : les bijoux made in Paris4 Crosses : les bijoux made in Paris4 Crosses : les bijoux made in Paris 4 Crosses: ravishing jewelry made in Paris
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  • To keep fit

  • Family fun

Toutankhamon et le scarabée d’orToutankhamon et le scarabée d’orToutankhamon et le scarabée d’orToutankhamon et le scarabée d’or Tutankhamun and the Golden Scarab at Théâtre le Bout
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  • To spend quality time with friends :

Yagō, le bar intimiste aux allures de maison close à PigalleYagō, le bar intimiste aux allures de maison close à PigalleYagō, le bar intimiste aux allures de maison close à PigalleYagō, le bar intimiste aux allures de maison close à Pigalle Yagō, an intimate bar with exotic cocktails that honors Pigalle
A hot bar is coming to Pigalle! We unveil Yagō, an intimate spot with a brothel feel that could well become your next HQ. On the menu, exotic cocktails, Nikkei cuisine, DJ sets, drag shows, burlesque parties and a pole-dancing bar in a hot setting! [Read more]

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If Pigalle was to be only one cocktail bar, it would surely be the Dirty Dick. Since 2013, it has been enchanted night owls looking for a bit of exoticism and Hawaii-inspired vibe. In 2021, the Dirty Dick makes a big splash again with a new cocktail list, the Tiki spirit has never been this strong in Pigalle! [Read more]

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Les Justes is the superb cocktail bar in Pigalle that will warm up our winter evenings. See you on rue Frochot from Monday to Saturday from 6pm. [Read more]

STÉRÉO, bar à vin vivant à deux pas de PigalleSTÉRÉO, bar à vin vivant à deux pas de PigalleSTÉRÉO, bar à vin vivant à deux pas de PigalleSTÉRÉO, bar à vin vivant à deux pas de Pigalle STÉRÉO, a lively wine bar a stone's throw from Pigalle
The 9th arrondissement never ceases to thrill. The latest nugget is STÉRÉO, a lively wine bar just a stone's throw from Pigalle. [Read more]

Discover all these great addresses on the map below!

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From the department stores of Boulevard Haussmann to the famous Moulin Rouge on the Pigalle side and the effervescent Grands Boulevards, Paris's 9th arrondissement is a hyperactive, bustling spot brimming with great ideas for outings and gourmet spots. Here's a roundup of the must-sees! [Read more]

Enjoy your stroll through Pigalle!

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