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09/10/2026

One of my favourite weekends of the year! 🍷🎺🎉

The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre is back, and I haven’t missed a parade in over 20 years. The w**e flows, the music carries you away, and the whole neighbourhood seems to come out to celebrate.

But behind all the fun is a wonderful tradition: w**e-growing regions from across France send their brotherhoods and confraternities to represent their terroirs, share their w**es and celebrate alongside gastronomic and agricultural producers. Local civic and cultural associations join the procession, too — a reminder of Montmartre’s fiercely independent spirit and the legacy of the République de Montmartre, founded in 1921, before the village was absorbed into Paris.

It’s one of the most joyful weekends on the Butte, and a lovely reminder that Montmartre is much more than its postcard views. ❤️

Coming this weekend? Here’s when to go:

🎺 The Grand Parade — Saturday, 10 October, 11h45 –13h30. It leaves from the Clos Montmartre vineyards and winds its way through the streets to the 18th arrondissement town hall. Arrive early for a good spot!

🍷 The Parcours du Goût — Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October, 10h–23h; Sunday 11 October, 10h–19h. Producers, w**emakers and artisans from across France gather around Sacré-Cœur. Entry is free; food and drink are available to buy.

🎶 And throughout the five-day festival, from 7–11 October, there are concerts, street performances, neighbourhood events and plenty of opportunities to join in.

Full programme: fetedesvendangesdemontmartre.com

08/10/2026

The following stations will be closed today until the Police Prefecture authorises them to reopen:

🇩🇪 The German President will be in Paris.
➡️ Charles de Gaulle – Étoile: RER A; Metro Lines 1, 2, & 6
➡️ Argentine: Metro Line 1
➡️ Metro Line 6: Service is suspended between Charles de Gaulle – Étoile and Kléber.

🪧 Demonstration:
🕛 From 12:00 PM
➡️ Metro Line 2: La Chapelle
➡️ Metro Lines 2 & 4: Barbès-Rochechouart
➡️ Metro Line 5: Jacques Bonsergent

🕐From 1:00 PM
➡️ Metro Lines 1, 5 & 8: Bastille

Trains will pass through without stopping, and no connections are possible.

07/10/2026

It's a new day to bring change to the future. It's a new day to do just one thing kind for another...

06/10/2026

🍇 Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 🍇

The 93rd edition of Montmartre's w**e festival starts tomorrow, Oct 7, and runs through Sunday, Oct 11 with the theme, 'The 18th sets the rhythm'.

This annual festival has so much to love.
Our personal favourite is the parade, which will happen on Saturday from 11h45-13h30.

Be sure to check out the 'Parcours du Goût'.

https://fetedesvendangesdemontmartre.com/en/

28/09/2026

People have been asking about the national strike happening tomorrow, September 29.

Here is an update from Le Parisien

Transportation -
RATP Group - service will be "normal".

Groupe SNCF - "SNCF Voyageurs train services will be normal for TGV and Intercités routes" & "near-normal for TER services".

Transilien SNCF Voyageurs - "normal" except RER C, RER D, RER E, lignes R, V

Regarding Transilien services, traffic is expected to be "normal, except for a few lines where disruptions are anticipated (RER C, RER D, RER E, and lines R and V)," the rail operator added.

Schools - about 25% will be on strike, according to Édouard Geffray, the Minister of Education.

France Travail, Police and Firefighters will also participate in the strike.

Full details:
https://www.leparisien.fr/societe/greve-dans-la-fonction-publique-mardi-29-septembre-transports-ecoles-a-quoi-faut-il-sattendre-28-09-2026-QZEKWGHAQ5AYHDGXKWQH3M6URM.php?ts=1790588114284

26/09/2026

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, stop by and check out the Montmartre Festival featuring all sorts of activities, performances and more.
Full details on their website:

https://www.montmartrefestival.com/

25/09/2026

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris this morning for the first Vatican News visit in 18 years. “That the world may have life” is the motto of his visit.

Expect many disruptions, especially from 16h-17h today between Notre-Dame-des-Champs Church and Place Saint-Michel, through the Boulevard du Montparnasse, Port-Royal, then the Boulevard Saint-Michel.

Roads will be closed and parking restrictions implemented, while several metro stations will also be closed intermittently. Navigation on the Seine will also be suspended during the Pope's visit to the area around Notre-Dame.

Be sure to check the RATP Group before heading out for closures.

Saturday, Mass will be held on the Comité Champs-Elysées and the crowd is expected to reach 600,000.

Photo via Agence France-Presse (AFP)

05/09/2026

23/08/2026

The sky last night was so amazing, like it was living and breathing with the colour changes... Maybe it was - look at the eye in the sky on the left...

11/08/2026

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a 92% partial solar eclipse will create a dark orange twilight across Paris and Île-de-France.

⏰ Timing: 19h22 PM (Starts) ✹ 20h17 PM (Peak - 92% coverage) ✹ 21h09 PM (Ends/Sun sets)

☀️ Viewing: Look West-North-West (WNW) from an elevated spot or flat open area. The Sun is very low (7.6°), so buildings easily block the view.

😎 Safety: ISO-certified eclipse glasses are required for the full duration (regular sunglasses can cause eye damage). Check local pharmacies - I bought a pair yesterday for €4.

This was the sun's position from my window yesterday at 19h20.