Food Scene
Chez Foucher Mère & Fille
13 Rue Madeleine RebériouxNew lunch cafe very close to the flat.
Colchide
97 Rue des PoissonniersGeorgian restaurant, popular with locals.
Excellent coffee house with a connaisseur choice of blend, they train baristas here. Rather invaded by Mac book users these days.
249 locals recommend
Lomi
3 ter Rue MarcadetExcellent coffee house with a connaisseur choice of blend, they train baristas here. Rather invaded by Mac book users these days.
La Terrasse
144 Rue de ClignancourtLocal bar with simple lunches and heated terrace.
Great French cuisine in a laid back local bar, now also has live music in the cellar.
126 locals recommend
la cave café
134 Rue MarcadetGreat French cuisine in a laid back local bar, now also has live music in the cellar.
New cafe/eaterie/brocante/garden and farm based in and around a disused station near to the flat. It's all about recycling with its own onsite workshop and regular bring and exchange events...
498 locals recommend
La Recyclerie
83 Bd OrnanoNew cafe/eaterie/brocante/garden and farm based in and around a disused station near to the flat. It's all about recycling with its own onsite workshop and regular bring and exchange events...
Popular local shabby chic restaurant. Often packed with local residents.
103 locals recommend
La Timbale
105 Rue VersignyPopular local shabby chic restaurant. Often packed with local residents.
Drinks & Nightlife
Valmy
145 Quai de ValmyBuzzing bar on the canal bank.
Superb mixed space venue with outdoor terraces, music venue, exhibitions, pop up shops etc. Check their website for listings.
954 locals recommend
La Bellevilloise
19-21 Rue BoyerSuperb mixed space venue with outdoor terraces, music venue, exhibitions, pop up shops etc. Check their website for listings.
Weekend afternoons during the flea market check out the gypsy jazz players (the real deal). Large room at the back also. Lunch served.
30 locals recommend
La Chope des Puces
122 Rue des RosiersWeekend afternoons during the flea market check out the gypsy jazz players (the real deal). Large room at the back also. Lunch served.
Wine tasting bar with platters and fine regional produce.
95 locals recommend
Comestibles et Marchand de Vins
65 Rue du Mont-CenisWine tasting bar with platters and fine regional produce.
La Cantine du 18
46 Rue RameyLocal bar restaurant
Sightseeing
Iconic symbol of the Paris Commune and superb views of Paris from the top. Wander the small streets and soak up the arty atmosphere. Only 10-15 mins walk from the flat.
1103 locals recommend
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreIconic symbol of the Paris Commune and superb views of Paris from the top. Wander the small streets and soak up the arty atmosphere. Only 10-15 mins walk from the flat.
1912 Art Nouveau main branch of this bank. Stunning interior - a must see for design fans and completely free!
46 locals recommend
Société Générale
3 Rue Rebeval1912 Art Nouveau main branch of this bank. Stunning interior - a must see for design fans and completely free!
Effortlessly chic but laid back street skirting the Butte. Restaurants not cheap but good quality, and its quintessential Montmartre. Wander from here towards Rue Lepic for independent shops and cafes.
17 locals recommend
Rue Caulaincourt
Rue CaulaincourtEffortlessly chic but laid back street skirting the Butte. Restaurants not cheap but good quality, and its quintessential Montmartre. Wander from here towards Rue Lepic for independent shops and cafes.
Essentials
Busy great value local food market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday mornings.
10 locals recommend
Market Paris Ornano
19 Bd OrnanoBusy great value local food market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday mornings.
Naturalia
37 Rue Jean JaurèsOrganic and health food chain.
Franprix
19 Bd Henri IVSupermarket next to metro exit Marcadet Poissonniers.
Larger supermarket next to Simplon metro exit. Exits also in the rue de Clignancourt (nearer the flat).
79 locals recommend
Intermarché Express
34 Bd OrnanoLarger supermarket next to Simplon metro exit. Exits also in the rue de Clignancourt (nearer the flat).
SARL and01
9 Rue BoinodLocal laundromat.
La Poste
65 Rue du Rendez-VousNearest post office and cash dispenser.
Getting Around
Line 4. 4 stops to the Gare du Nord, for Eurostar and RER (fast metro to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports).
97 locals recommend
Simplon station
Line 4. 4 stops to the Gare du Nord, for Eurostar and RER (fast metro to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports).
Marcadet - Poissonniers station
Line 12.
Station Vélib'
121 Av. GambettaParis bike rental. Drop off at any station Velib.
Shopping
Known as "Little Africa" this up and coming area has numerous shops selling African 'wax' fabrics and tailoring.
21 locals recommend
Goutte d'Or
Known as "Little Africa" this up and coming area has numerous shops selling African 'wax' fabrics and tailoring.
Iconic department store. Never mind the shopping - check out the stained glass roof and the views from the rooftop! Beautiful building with excellent perfume department (very knowledgeable and they have those elusive scents dating way back).
1873 locals recommend
Stand KENZO Maroquinerie Homme
40 Bd HaussmannIconic department store. Never mind the shopping - check out the stained glass roof and the views from the rooftop! Beautiful building with excellent perfume department (very knowledgeable and they have those elusive scents dating way back).
Massive antique market (the largest in Europe) and clothes and other market. Don't be put off by the rap clothing at the start, behind this lies a huge area of bric a brac and antiques spanning several centuries. Allow time to explore - there are some real gems here.
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Massive antique market (the largest in Europe) and clothes and other market. Don't be put off by the rap clothing at the start, behind this lies a huge area of bric a brac and antiques spanning several centuries. Allow time to explore - there are some real gems here.
Parks & Nature
Henri Sauvage Park
Rue BoinodVery near the flat.
Parc Monceau
35 Bd de CourcellesParisian chic park.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisLovely hilly park in the Belleville area.