The One Paris Walk Every Traveler Should Do: A Scenic Route Through Montmartre

Travel influencers Savi and Vid share why this one walk is the perfect Paris essential, whether it's your first or fiftieth visit. Few neighborhoods capture the soul of Paris the way Montmartre does, the sloping cobblestones, the pastel cafés, the quiet corners once home to artists who shaped the world. Savi and Vid call this the one walk every traveller must experience, a route that blends art, beauty, and timeless Parisian charm.

Begin at Rue Lepic: A Street With a Story

Start your day at Rue Lepic, once walked by Vincent van Gogh and dotted with classic cafés, boulangeries, and the city's oldest chocolate shop, A La Mère de Famille. The street sets the tone: Parisian, historic, effortlessly cinematic.

Before you go further, grab a croissant from Alexine Boulangerie, a tiny spot where the pastry is always warm and the perfect fuel for a morning in Montmartre.

Walk Through History: Artists' Homes & Hidden Lanes

Continue toward Avenue Junot and Rue des Saules, where artists like Renoir and Suzanne Valadon once lived. Plaques mark their old studios, turning each corner into a quiet history lesson.

Around the bend lies Rue de l'Abreuvoir, one of Paris's prettiest streets, with cobblestones, ivy, and postcard-perfect façades.

Just ahead is the pastel charm of La Maison Rose. It's iconic, heavily photographed, and featured in Emily in Paris, though it's better admired from outside than eaten at.

Into The Heart of Montmartre:

A short stroll brings you to Le Consulat, the legendary café once frequented by Picasso and Monet. From here, wander into Place du Tertre, still buzzing with portrait artists and a distinct bohemian spirit.

For a caffeine fix, Savi and Vid recommend Coeur Roasters or Twoddoors Coffee, two of the rare spots in the area serving genuinely good specialty brews.

The Grand Finale: Sacré‑Cœur & Moulin Rouge

End at Sacré‑Cœur Basilica, step inside to witness its glowing mosaics, then sit on the steps for a sweeping view of Paris, magical at sunset.

To finish your Montmartre evening, head downhill to the Moulin Rouge for a show, a perfect Parisian finale.

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