Buttes-Chaumont Park
about 75 minA 24.7-hectare park in a former quarry in the 19th arrondissement, with a lake, waterfalls and steep paths.
The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is a public park in the 19th arrondissement, in northeastern Paris, of 24.7 hectares, says Wikipedia. Its listing describes a 19th-century park in a former quarry, with tall trees, a lake, waterfalls and an old iron railway bridge, and gives 7 am to 9 pm daily. The Paris site says access to the island and the Temple of the Sibyl is closed.
What to do there- See the waterfalls and the cave
Buttes-Chaumont75019 ParisBest: morning, afternoon, golden hourWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Du Pain et des Idées
about 20 minA bakery in an 1875 shop with painted ceilings, for its pain des amis and pistachio escargot.
Du Pain et des Idées is a bakery at 34 rue Yves Toudic, near the Canal Saint-Martin. Its listing describes traditional French pastries and the signature pain des amis in an 1875 shop with painted ceilings, and gives 7 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Friday, closed at weekends. Reviews mention pain au chocolat, escargots, pistachio pastry and limited seating.
What to do there- Buy the pain des amis
- Try the pistachio escargot pastry
Canal Saint-Martin34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 ParisBest: morning, late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Sacré-Cœur Basilica
about 60 minThe white-domed basilica on the hill of Montmartre, completed in 1914, with mosaics and a dome that overlooks the whole city.
The Sacré-Cœur is a domed white basilica on Montmartre, in the 18th arrondissement, completed in 1914, says its listing, with interior mosaics, stained-glass windows and a crypt. Wikipedia says its dome, two hundred metres above the Seine, overlooks the entire city. The listing gives 6:30 am to 10:30 pm daily; its second table lists Mass times, not visiting hours. The official site says the visit is free.
What to do there- Go up the dome for the view over Paris
- See the mosaics
Montmartre and Pigalle35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 ParisBest: morning, golden hour, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Café des Deux Moulins
about 60 minA traditional bar and café on the rue Lepic, known as a location of the film Amélie, open from early morning to 2 am.
Café des Deux Moulins is at 15 rue Lepic, in the 18th arrondissement, and, says Wikipedia, has gained considerable fame since its appearance in the 2001 film Amélie, in which it is the title character's workplace. The listing describes classic French fare in a traditional bar and café, and gives 7 am to 2 am on weekdays and 9 am to 2 am at weekends. Reviews mention onion soup and live music.
What to do there- Have a coffee at the Amélie café
- Order the onion soup
Montmartre and Pigalle15 Rue Lepic, 75018 ParisBest: morning, lunch, dinner, eveningWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Canal Saint-Martin
about 60 minA 4.6 km canal from the Canal de l'Ourcq to the Seine, with locks, footbridges and cafés along its banks.
The Canal Saint-Martin is a 4.6 km canal in Paris connecting the Canal de l'Ourcq to the Seine, says Wikipedia. Its listing shows no hours; the quays are open air. Reviews mention boats, locks, walking along the canal and cafés. The research file starts the walk near the Hôtel du Nord, in the 10th arrondissement.
What to do there- Walk along the canal
- Watch the boats pass through the locks
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Gustave Moreau Museum
about 60 minGustave Moreau's own house and studio, now a single-artist museum of his drawings, paintings, watercolours and sculptures.
The Gustave Moreau Museum was Moreau's own dwelling, turned by his 1895 decision into a studio and museum, says Wikipedia. It now holds his drawings, paintings, watercolours and sculptures. The official page gives 10 am to 6 pm every day except Tuesday, last entry 5:30 pm; the full price is 8 euros, and the permanent collections are free on the first Sunday of the month. Reviews mention the spiral staircase.
What to do there- See Moreau's art in his own home
- Climb the spiral staircase
Montmartre and Pigalle14 Rue Catherine de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 ParisBest: morning, late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Hôtel du Nord Brasserie
about 75 minA bistro on the Canal Saint-Martin, tied to a 1930s film, with a canalside terrace.
The Brasserie de l'Hôtel du Nord is at 102 quai de Jemmapes, on the Canal Saint-Martin. Its listing describes dishes at a bistro tied to a 1930s movie, with a canalside terrace, and gives 9 am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 am on Friday and Saturday. Reviews mention the myth, steak au poivre, live music and oysters.
What to do there- Sit on the canalside terrace
- Catch live jazz
Canal Saint-Martin102 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 ParisBest: lunch, dinner, golden hourWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Montmartre Cemetery
about 45 minA tree-lined cemetery opened in 1825, the final resting place of many artists who lived and worked in Montmartre.
Montmartre Cemetery is the final resting place of many artists who lived and worked in the Montmartre area, says Wikipedia, which adds that the Zola family grave is still there. Its listing describes a tree-lined burial ground opened in 1825 where Nijinsky and Degas lie, and gives 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays, 8:30 am on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday.
What to do there- Find the graves of Nijinsky and Degas
- Find the Zola family grave
Montmartre and Pigalle20 Av. Rachel, 75018 ParisBest: morning, late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Montmartre Museum
about 75 minThe museum of Montmartre in the 17th-century house and garden where Renoir once worked, beside the Montmartre vineyard.
The Montmartre Museum, at 8-14 rue Cortot, traces local history and culture in a 17th-century house and garden where Renoir once worked, says its listing. The museum's site gives 10 am to 6 pm, every day including holidays, from October to February, and 10 am to 7 pm from March to September. Reviews mention Suzanne Valadon, Renoir, the vineyard and the garden.
What to do there- Walk the garden where Renoir once worked
- See the Montmartre vineyard
- See works by Suzanne Valadon
Montmartre and Pigalle12 Rue Cortot, 75018 ParisBest: morning, late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Moulin Rouge
about 120 minThe Belle Époque cabaret on the Boulevard de Clichy, offering a musical dance revue with can-can dancers.
The Moulin Rouge is a cabaret on the Boulevard de Clichy, at the Place Blanche, and today a tourist attraction offering predominantly musical dance entertainment, says Wikipedia. Its listing describes a famed 19th-century cabaret with Belle Epoque decor, dinner and dancers in elaborate costumes. The listing shows no hours; the shows are in the evening. Reviews mention champagne, costumes, dancers and the can-can.
What to do there- See the can-can dance revue
- Watch the cabaret with a glass of champagne
Montmartre and Pigalle82 Bd de Clichy, 75018 ParisBest: evening, dinnerWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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