When Paris is decked out in the warm hues of autumn, Montmartre becomes a veritable tableau vivant. At the bend in a cobbled street, a wall of greenery catches the eye: the one on rue Saint-Vincent, covered with leaves in shades of gold, copper and carmine. The Montmartre leaf wall is the ideal spot for a charming autumn stroll.
🍂 Please note: The ideal time to admire this wall in all its splendor, when the leaves take on their most beautiful hues, is generally between the second and third week of October. A perfect time, before the leaves start to fall.
Montmartre’s wall of leaves: an autumn splendor to be discovered along a cobbled street
At the bend of a cobbled street in Montmartre, a wall… but not just any wall. Every autumn, it’s transformed into a living work of art, enveloped in a flamboyant palette of reds, oranges and golden hues. And as the air cools and the leaves turn golden before falling, what could be better than a contemplative stroll through the heart of Paris?
Gone are the acid colors of Rue Crémieux, replaced by warm colors.
Because in October and November, the pastel colors of the famous Rue CrĂ©mieux leave us feeling a little underwhelmed. It’s high time to leave the rainbow facades behind and embrace a warmer atmosphere. We dream of foliage in a thousand coppery shades… of a comforting atmosphere, in perfect harmony with the season.
Rue Saint-Vincent, the hidden jewel of the 18th arrondissement
Nestled discreetly in rue Saint-Vincent, a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the Butte, lies this autumnal gem. A long vegetated wall that offers itself to passers-by like a life-size impressionist canvas. This spot, unknown to some Parisians themselves, is an invitation to stroll, a moment suspended between city and nature.
The Montmartre leaf wall, a dream setting for your strolls (and your photos)
While the parks and gardens of Paris are also adorned with splendid carpets of leaves, this wall stands out for its unparalleled charm, profuse colors and unique bucolic setting. Instagrammable to perfection, it’s more than just a backdrop: it embodies the soul of autumn in Paris, that soft, luminous melancholy that makes you want to slow down a little…