I love Montmartre for itself alone...
but lately it's become an interesting shopping destination in addition to all of its other charms! A good place to begin a shopping trip here is at the
Place Saint - Pierre. With the Sacré-Coeur and its maze of steps in front of you, and the city of Paris behind you, turn to you right.
Upon finishing at the Marché St-Pierre -- or, if you prefer to skip it -- you'll turn left (still facing the Sacré-Coeur from Place Saint-Pierre) and head down
rue Tardieu, passing the Funiculaire on your right.
Start with Belle de Jour at 7, rue Tardieu, a boutique (also the name of a famous Catherine Deneuve film) specializing in vintage and antique perfume bottles, atomizers and the like . . . truly a one - of - a - kind shop !
Don't miss Pylones, also at 7, rue Tardieu. You'll enjoy this nutty boutique full of colorful whatnots, whether you stop in or just view the window display!
but lately it's become an interesting shopping destination in addition to all of its other charms! A good place to begin a shopping trip here is at the
Place Saint - Pierre. With the Sacré-Coeur and its maze of steps in front of you, and the city of Paris behind you, turn to you right.
Within a matter of steps you'll arrive at Marché Saint - Pierre,
a block - long fabric market (see my " Paris Favorites " post on it here) ! It's fun and there are many great deals to be had ... try to go when you have time to go through it all! Beginning where Place Saint-Pierre meets rue Seveste, continue East/right and you'll come to the large Tissus Reine (a 5-story fabric extravaganza!) at 3 - 5 Place Saint - Pierre.
On the left-hand corner you'll see (the store) Marché Saint-Pierre at 2, rue Charles Nodier. Another huge, 6-story fabric merchant, this store sits at the top of rue Livingstone, the street that is fabric and trim and nothing but! My favorites were the Moline stores, at 2, 4, and 6 rue Livingstone, across the street from one another. Imagine what you might create for yourself, your home....the possibilities are endless!
Upon finishing at the Marché St-Pierre -- or, if you prefer to skip it -- you'll turn left (still facing the Sacré-Coeur from Place Saint-Pierre) and head down
rue Tardieu, passing the Funiculaire on your right.
Start with Belle de Jour at 7, rue Tardieu, a boutique (also the name of a famous Catherine Deneuve film) specializing in vintage and antique perfume bottles, atomizers and the like . . . truly a one - of - a - kind shop !
Don't miss Pylones, also at 7, rue Tardieu. You'll enjoy this nutty boutique full of colorful whatnots, whether you stop in or just view the window display!
Looking ahead, the intersection of rue des Trois Frères and rue Chappe,
rue Tardieu becomes rue Yvonne-le-Tac. Pass the school on your left, and you'll see La Boutique des Anges, selling all-things-angels, to your right.
rue Tardieu becomes rue Yvonne-le-Tac. Pass the school on your left, and you'll see La Boutique des Anges, selling all-things-angels, to your right.
at numbers 15 and 16. Pages 50 - 70 offers a variety of unique,
quality pieces originating from the 1950s to the 1980s.
The furnishings, accessories and objets-d'art here are worth your while!
Carré d'Artistes sells affordable, original art by local artists.
Don't miss La Chaise Longue
at the intersection of rue Yvonne-le-Tac and rue des Martyrs, no. 91.
You'll enjoy their mix of quirky, humorous home decor and accessories!
Turn left onto rue des Martyrs and you'll see neo.t on your right (no. 89),
a boutique for serious tea drinkers offering over 150 varieties of tea from China, Taiwan, Japan, and India. On your left will be Antoine et Lili, as well as boutique Maje (at 90 and 92) and Les Petites Stock. The word "stock" essentially means "outlet," and discounts; usually on clothing from seasons past. These are all over the city (although less centrally-located) so keep an eye out!
If, by now, you've seen most of what you'd hoped to in Montmartre, consider spending the rest of your day ambling down the rue des Martyrs.
A New York Times article about the rue des Martyrs provides an interesting itinerary with noteworthy landmarks for many blocks to come, into the 9th arrondissement and other areas as well.
Either way, you can't miss! Continue your tour of Montmartre by turning right onto rue des Abbessess, to discover ba+sh on your left (1, bis), a fairly recent addition to the much sought-after "every day" clothing, much of which is constructed of natural cottons and silks.
In fact, the baguettes winning this prestigious award in recent years
have come overwhelmingly from this quarter.
Upon your left you'll notice rue Houdon, which Ts into the
rue des Abbesses, across the street from Au Levain d'Antan.
Cosi Loti, at no. 21 rue Houdon, is a popular shop for decorative + home accessories, and La Petite Maroquinerie (no. 16) sells unique, often handmade change purses and bags. Farther down the street is Paperdolls, (no. 5), a unique " concept - store " boutique representing multiple, smaller fashion, jewelry and home designers' wares. Since opening in 1997 Colette -- the original "concept store" -- has spawned countless similar incarnations. Paperdolls gets nice reviews, however, and its original decoration alone is worth a look! Afterwards, at this point, you're on your own! Pick up a sandwich or other goodies at the bakery, wander up to Place des Abbesses, the rue Lepic, or any other of the charming, intimate streets curving throughout this little jewel of a neighborhood.
Final note : if you happen to be heading this way, stop by
(near the intersection of rue de Paradis). These fantastic, one-of-a-kind bags are models from seasons past, and savings are 30% to 60%. (I'd seen one of their bags at Le Bon Marché in 2010 and dreamed about it for two years . . . so, imagine finding it again !! . . . alas, I'd already blown my budget.) This store is absolutely worth a visit ! (Métro : Poisonnière) - E N J O Y !!
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