Top 10 Things to Do in Montmartre, Paris
Paris has an impressive art scene that is accessible throughout the city, and the cobbled streets of Montmartre are bustling with artists painting breathtaking views, talented street artists and surprising sculptures. That’s not all there is to this fascinating district, however. Delve into the area’s historic past and discover its present-day character in our guide to the top things to do in Montmartre.
Musée de Montmartre
Museum
Place du Tertre
Market
Sacré-Cœur
Building, Church, Park
Macaron making class in Montmartre
Architectural Landmark
Among the fun things to do in Montmartre is learning how to make macarons. Mesny is an authentic French home chef whose macaron making class in Montmartre is hugely popular, with budding chefs and enthusiasts always bursting to have a go. The class offers a unique hands-on opportunity to learn how to make one of the most delicious French desserts, whether as a personal treat or as a gift to take back home to family or friends. It’s located only a few moments from Abbesses Métro station, as featured in the much loved film Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain) (2001).
Montmartre Cemetery
Cemetery, Museum
Le Mur des Je t'aime
Building, Park
Le Passe-Muraille
Park
Espace Dalí
Museum
Musée de la Vie Romantique
Museum
A trip to Montmartre’s Museum of Romance is the perfect thing to do in the city of love. Back in the early 1830s Dutch painter Ary Scheffer transformed his home, Hôtel Scheffer-Renan, into a busy salon. It was frequented by a range of artists like George Sand, Frédéric Chopin, Eugène Delacroix and Franz Liszt, which explains why the walls of the museum are adorned with their art. As well as the permanent works on show, the museum organises a host of temporary exhibitions, live-music events, book readings and activities for kids. Make sure to visit before October, when the delightful tearoom in the garden’s greenhouse is open.
Musée d’Art Naïf Max Fourny
Bookstore, Museum