Let's leave Montmartre for a moment to head to the other side of the Boulevard Rochechouard where, close to the Church of the Trinity, the artist Gustave Moreau lived in the 1850s. The former home of this major French Symbolist painter now houses a museum dedicated to his life and work.
The steps that ascend the hill of Montmartre can be something of a challenge unless you’re fairly fit! Don’t worry if you’re a little out of shape, however, because you can still reach the heights of the Place Saint-Pierre and the forecourt of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica by taking the funicular, a cable-operated railway that is as practical as it’s picturesque.
The Grand Palais dedicates a new exhibition to the great Toulouse Lautrec from October 9th, 2019 to January 27th, 2020. Resolutely Modern offers a fresh way of focussing on the work of this great artist.
A big event will put a sun-splashed smile on the face of the Parisian cultural scene in autumn 2019; the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre (Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival). The Hôtel des Arts invites you to participate in this convivial occasion.
Eagerly anticipated every year by jazz buffs and anyone who appreciates great live music, the Festival Jazz à la Villette returns from August 29th to September 10th, 2019 with a programme more vibrant than ever!
In summertime Paris, the pop-up terraces abound, each with their own style and charm. Open until early September is Gypsy, the new ephemeral terrace of the Cirque d'Hiver, to the delight of lovers of bohemian chic and fans of places with a soul. DJs and musicians play live in this bar-restaurant nestled in the 11th arrondissement. It’s a must this summer!
From July 10th to September 11th you can enjoy free outdoor movie nights at the Bar à Bulles, the rooftop terrace of the Machine du Moulin Rouge. Transformed for the entire summer into an open-air cinema, this vibrant garden bar of the prestigious Parisian cabaret invites Parisians, moviegoers, holidaymakers and the merely curious to enjoy a beautiful summer evening of the 7th art.
Tucked away in the Porte de Saint-Ouen is an extraordinarily original location, an unusual place that is a heady mix of restaurant, bar, club and performance venue. It’s a converted railway station called Hasard Ludique that has become a hugely popular hub of social life in the 18th arrondissement. People come to listen to music, tuck into a meal, enjoy a drink, attend shows, participate in workshops and relax in the sun on the terrace by the railway line. The Hotel des Arts advises you not to miss the next departure
