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The Clos Montmartre is the oldest and one of the about 10 vineyards in Paris. The harvest season traditionally ends with the big Grape Harvest Festival in October. Since 1934 the area around Sacre Coeur turns into a big food festival for a few days and countless French regions are presenting their specialities, including a lot of wine, obviously. You also find lots of exhibitions, concerts, guided tours and activities for kids at the festival of the Montmartre Vineyard.

It was the first time that we attended the festival and even though it’s apparently the 3rd popular festival in Paris (after Nuit Blanche and Paris Plage), I have to admit that I have never heard of it until very recently. However, I am sure it wasn’t our last time, especially if we’re granted such nice autumn weather like today.

colourful Macarons at the Grape Harvest Festival in Montmartre, Paris - Montmartre Vineyard
colourful Macarons at the Grape Harvest Festival in Montmartre, Paris. Click here to know what else you need to try in Paris
Saucisson ... we ate like 30 :) we also had Raclette, Waffles, Caramel and Wine .. I'd say we had a very decent lunch today at Montmartre :) Montmartre Vineyard
Saucisson … we ate around 30 🙂 we also had Raclette, Waffles, Caramel and Wine .. I’d say we had a very decent lunch today at Montmartre 🙂
it was the most lovely autumn weather for La Fête des Vendange de Montmartre - Montmartre Vineyard
it was the most lovely autumn weather for La Fête des Vendange de Montmartre .. and a glass of wine at noon is lifting the mood for sure
Place du Tertre at Montmarte... the place to go if you want to get a portrait of yourself, your child, your dog...Montmartre Vineyard
Place du Tertre at Montmarte… the place to go if you want to get a portrait of yourself, your child, your dog…
plenty of souvenirs stores are killing it a bit in some streets
plenty of souvenirs stores are killing it a bit in some streets but luckily Montmartre is big enough to explore it a bit off the beaten path

Autumn in Montmartre

When already being in the area, we didn’t want to miss the occasion to have a walk a bit aside from the touristic hotspots. Montmartre is one of my favorite places in Paris but as going there means crossing the entire city, I am not there all too often.

The views are one of the best things in this neighborhood. Every now and then you will come across an aisle between buildings that open up a spectacular view over Paris.

view from Montmartre over Paris... you have plenty of stairs and every now and then you get surprised with a view like this
view from Montmartre over Paris… you have plenty of stairs and every now and then you get surprised with a view like this

Montmartre is one of the most visited neighborhoods in Paris and the narrow, cobbled stoned alleys are easily getting crowded. But just take a street left and right off the main street, and you find yourself back almost alone.

if you just walk 5 minutes away from Sacre Coeur, you find yourself in almost empty streets
If you just walk 5 minutes away from Sacre Coeur, you find yourself in almost empty streets
that's the proof; it's really autumn and the weather was really that great :) it was almost summer dress but definitely sandals time today.
that’s the proof; it’s really autumn and the weather was really that great 🙂 it was almost summer dress but definitely sandals time today.
yep those two guys just walked into my photo but I like their faces and smiles.. the guys on the right, now clue who they are haha
Yep those two guys just walked into my photo, but I like their faces and smiles.. the guys on the right, no clue who they are haha
Some cobble stone in Montmartre. On the weekend it's a pedestrian area, so great to have a walk. Not the most stroller friendly area in Paris though
#posing

one on his phone, the other one being amazed by everything around him <3 one on his phone, the other one being amazed by everything around him <3

a very pointy house at a not less sharp corner. Plus a view over Paris. Montmartre is full of streets like this :)
a very pointy house at a not less sharp corner. Plus a view over Paris. Montmartre is full of streets like this 🙂
a very colourful wall. We collected some leaves to bring to class tomorrow ... #nailingparenthood
a very colourful wall. We collected some leaves to bring to class tomorrow … #nailingparenthood
and finally; the vineyard! The Clos Montmartre, one of about 10 vineyards in Paris and reason for the wonderful Grape Harvest Festival -Montmartre Vineyard
and finally; the Montmartre vineyard! The Clos Montmartre, one of about 10 vineyards in Paris and the reason for the wonderful Grape Harvest Festival

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