Montmartre district

On this day in Paris, October 7: Gambetta escapes besieged Paris by balloon.

On October 7, 1870, Léon Gambetta makes a daring breakout from besieged Paris, attempting to slip past the Prussian lines aboard the balloon Armand-Barbès.

On this day in Paris, October 6: The Moulin Rouge opens its doors in Montmartre.

The Moulin Rouge welcomes its first night owls at the foot of Montmartre on October 6, 1889. Behind its iconic red windmill, Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler imagine a spectacular ball in which La Goulue, Valentin le Désossé, and the can-can will soon triumph.

TeddyBear, the latest Belgian sensation, set for a concert at the Trianon in Paris in January 2027

TeddyBear, the new phenomenon of Belgium’s music scene, announces a stopover in Paris! Catch the young artist as he presents his very first studio album on the Trianon stage on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.

The Last Hamlet: Ben Duke blends dance and Shakespeare in Paris

Ben Duke reimagines Hamlet with The Last Hamlet at the Théâtre des Abbesses in Paris from September 22 to 30, 2026. A creation blending dance, theatre, and humor, featuring Miguel Altunaga and Hannah Shepherd.

Visiting the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre: everything you need to know to discover it with your family

Can you visit the Sacré-Cœur with a stroller? How to avoid the stairs to reach the basilica, and can you climb the dome with small children? A family outing to Montmartre requires a few precautions, especially with a baby. Funicular, stroller, 280 steps to the dome, no elevator, and free access to the basilica: here’s what you need to know before you go.

Ace and Co's 2026-2027 cultural season: 8 performances and 1 literary outing to discover!

Theatre, musical show, immersive experience and literature: Ace and Co backs a notably eclectic cultural season in Parisian venues.

Shaârghot to perform at La Cigale in Paris in December 2026

Shaârghot announces a Paris concert in the fall as part of a new France-wide tour. Catch the French industrial metal band on La Cigale’s stage on Sunday, December 6, 2026, for a one-off show that should have the Paris venue in the 18th arrondissement buzzing.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: visit the offbeat Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre Church

European Heritage Days are the perfect chance to discover the treasures tucked away in the capital’s museums, buildings and monuments! Head to Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre Church for an organ recital on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. A unique opportunity to discover this remarkable structure perched on Montmartre Hill.

Who is buried in Saint-Vincent Cemetery in Montmartre? Celebrities and the location of their graves

Maurice Utrillo, Marcel Aymé, Marcel Carné, Michou… The petite cimetière Saint-Vincent in Montmartre houses the graves of numerous artists and figures tied to the history of the Butte. Here are the celebrities buried there and the sections where their tombs can be found.

Who is buried in Montmartre Cemetery? The celebrities and where their graves are located

Discover the list of celebrities from the world of arts and culture buried in Montmartre Cemetery, along with the sections where they rest.

The Calvaire Cemetery, Paris's smallest burial ground.

If the Sacré-Cœur didn’t frame it, the Calvary Cemetery in Montmartre would almost look like a rural graveyard. Paris’s smallest cemetery transports a few lucky visitors into an atmosphere far from the city’s hustle and bustle.

Montmartre Cemetery, two centuries of history and famous residents

Montmartre Cemetery is the final resting place of François Truffaut, Jeanne Moreau, Michel Berger, France Gall, Dalida, and Émile Zola. It’s a must-see and refreshing detour in the Montmartre district.

Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2026: DIIV, Nirosta Steel... the rest of the lineup

Here we go again! The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris is back for another edition and invites you to join from November 2 to 8, 2026 in 10 venues across the capital. The menu? A week of shows featuring no fewer than 100 artists to discover, including Headache, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Amore and ear, plus DIIV and Nirosta Steel. Here’s the rest of the line-up!

GAINSBOURG EN CONFIDENCE: a musical journey through the early years of Serge Gainsbourg

Starting Sunday, September 20, 2026, immerse yourself in 1950s–60s Saint-Germain-des-Prés and meet an intimate Serge Gainsbourg, long before Gainsbarre. Between timeless songs, little-known gems, and candid confessions, Gainsbourg en Confidence reveals the formative years of a legend of French chanson.

Sacré-Cœur de Paris, the must-see basilica atop Montmartre hill

The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur is one of Paris's must-see monuments. But how much do you know about its history and treasures? We'll take you on a tour of this edifice perched atop the Butte Montmartre, and take a look at what's happening there at the moment!

Chronologic, Flash Cocotte, Galop Galop... the upcoming nights at La Machine du Moulin Rouge

Just a stone’s throw from the Moulin Rouge, La Machine keeps Pigalle buzzing until the wee hours. Behind its doors, electro sounds swing to new tempos as the nights unfold, with DJ sets, live shows, and clubbing across the 18th arrondissement. Here’s a look at the upcoming dates sure to set the dancefloor alight.

Heritage Days 2026: tours and activities at the Montmartre Museum

What’s on for visitors at the Montmartre Museum during Heritage Days? In Paris’s 18th arrondissement, the museum opens a weekend devoted to art and history on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Can you visit the Sacré-Cœur without waiting in line? Yes—provided you respect the site.

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre is open free of charge every day and hosts several daily masses. The services are accessible to all, believers and non-believers alike, but they should not be seen as a way to bypass the visitors’ wait. Here’s what you need to know before you push open the basilica's doors.

Square Louise Michel: the little-known story of the suspended garden that leads to the Sacré-Cœur

An essential gateway to the Sacré-Cœur, Square Louise Michel unfolds its 222 steps and green terraces along Montmartre’s slopes. A sharp historical nod to the capital’s revolutionary past, this garden—one of Paris’s most frequented spaces—hides secrets that remain little known.

Tour de France 2026: a French Cancan spectacle outside the Moulin Rouge this Sunday

The Moulin Rouge is marking the Tour de France 2026’s stop in Montmartre with a free French Cancan, on Sunday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m., at Place Blanche, before the three ascents of Rue Lepic.