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I first fell in love with Montmartre on the big screen, thanks to its starring role in Am\u00e9lie. And like my heroine\u2019s own connection to her neighborhood, it\u2019s the first place I started to feel at home in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When I visited a shared apartment in Montmartre which came with all the basics as well as a view of the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur from my bedroom, I knew it was too good to pass up. Decent apartments don\u2019t come around very often in this city. Even fewer come with a view of an iconic monument to remind you that you\u2019re living your Parisian dream.<\/p>\r\n

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Many great Montmartre restaurants await. Photo credit: Moar Montmartre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Calling Montmartre home<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And so started my life in Paris. I’d already lived here for months, though. The first place I called home was the bourgeois and unexciting 16th arrondissement (which I don\u2019t recommend) before moving on to Le Marais (which I do, if you can find a decent apartment). But it was in Montmartre where I started to feel like I actually lived here.<\/p>\r\n

Montmartre really feels like its own little village<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Name-dropping Am\u00e9lie sounds like a clich\u00e9, but Montmartre really does feel like its own little village. Sure, there are more tourists here than you ever see in the film (director Jean-Pierre Jeunet must have deleted them in post-production). And I wasn\u2019t matchmaking locals or chatting up any of my neighbors. But I did find my regular haunts where I could also feel like I belonged\u2014not like someone passing through for the weekend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As all Parisians know, the first thing to do when you explore your new quartier <\/em>is to find a good bakery. Bread is life here, and one of my favorite habits was picking up a baguette from Pain Pain.<\/a> I’d often find myself nibbling on the end, as all true Parisians do, as I walked home. It was a simple French pleasure which I loved to indulge in: a fresh-baked baguette with plenty of salted butter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pain Pain is also where my friends and I would pick up supplies for a picnic on sunny days on the grass of the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur. But to avoid the guilt of too many trips to my newfound local bakery, I also had to find a new running route. The hills of Montmartre and the steps up to the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur made for a pretty torturous 30 minutes, but it was worth it for all those delicious buttery carbs. And that’s not to mention the early morning view once I had reached the top\u2014one of the best in Paris, and luckily for me, right on my doorstep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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One of the most iconic landmarks in Montmartre is the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur Basilica (Basilica of the Sacred Heart). Photo credit: Christophe Meneboeuf<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Montmartre by night<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

By night, I loved strolling down rue des Abbesses<\/a> and picking any bar at random to enjoy a glass of wine and some people-watching. Although for food it\u2019s worth being more discerning\u2014tourists love this street too\u2014I did stumble upon the cozy bistro I had in mind when I moved to Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Though not quite Am\u00e9lie\u2019s cafe, Un Z\u00e8bre \u00e0 Montmartre<\/a> serves up good hearty French food, and the terrace outside is perfect for soaking up the buzz from the street.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I was also a regular at Marlusse et Lapin<\/a>, where I would try to squeeze my way past the packed bar with my \u20ac5 pint. My goal: to get into the shabby but charming back room, furnished with a bed, bath, Singer sewing machine, and even a swing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When friends visited, a drink on the rooftop of Terrass Hotel<\/a> never failed to impress with its Eiffel Tower view. Another popular option was to head to the bar at H\u00f4tel Particulier Montmartre<\/a>, which is still a favorite of mine even now\u2014not only for the well crafted drinks, but also its hidden location behind a gated driveway at the back of Montmartre. The hotel even has its own \u201csecret\u201d garden\u2014a peaceful sanctuary away from the tourists and packed summer terraces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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I left Montmartre two years ago to move to the 11th arrondissement, which I love for different reasons. But Montmartre will always be a special place for me. Even if I don\u2019t visit as much as I would like, I can always enjoy its charm at home with Am\u00e9lie and the magic of cinema.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Montmartre is home to some of the best city views. Photo credit: Colin Maynard<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Update Notice: This post was updated on March 11, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

Join us for <\/b>an evening adventure in Montmartre<\/b><\/a> as we let you in on the neighborhood’s best kept secrets. Our expert guide will navigate you through the cobblestone streets, regaling you with tales of the artists and musicians who once roamed these very paths. You\u2019ll enjoy panoramic views of Paris, a private stroll of a vineyard and wine-tasting, plus skip-the-line access at the Montmartre Museum. Don\u2019t miss it.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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