Pigalle

Paris

Pigalle featuring signage
Moulin Rouge featuring nightlife, signage and night scenes
Pigalle
Pigalle
Pigalle featuring street scenes and signage

This lively neighbourhood is known as the centre of entertainment in Paris and features famous cabaret venues and a museum of eroticism.

Visit the Moulin Rouge and see an authentic French cabaret show in Pigalle. Relax in bars or music clubs and observe Paris’ animated red-light district. Increasingly shedding its once unsavory reputation, Pigalle is now a popular nightspot to see a cabaret show and take in Paris’ lively atmosphere.

See an exhibit at the Museum of Eroticism where ancient and contemporary art has an erotic focus. Find captivating modern sculptures and paintings in the contemporary art exhibits. Notice ancient religious artifacts celebrating the essence of human life. On the second of seven floors you will find an insightful collection of photographs, drawings and unusual documents linked to brothels in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Experience a traditional French cabaret at the famous Moulin Rouge. Watch dancers perform the renowned French cancan. Take photos of the iconic red windmill on the building’s roof and appreciate the original Fin de siècle French décor inside. The Moulin Rouge opened in the late 19th century and has been the subject of numerous films, documentaries and novels over the past century.

Enjoy fine dining at stylish restaurants in South Pigalle. This was once a quieter area in the city however, it has since been revived with specialty coffee shops and stylish restaurants and retail shops. Discover the Rue des Martyrs about a 5-minute walk from the Pigalle Metro station. This busy street is lined with shops selling fine wines, cheeses and delicious pastries.

Wander along the famed Boulevard de Clichy. On this street are a number of notable buildings, including the historic quarters of many famous artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Jean-Léon Gérôme. Admire the grand architecture and historic buildings.

Take the Metro to the Pigalle Station and you will emerge in the lively center. Visit South Pigalle during the day for fine food and shopping. Explore bars, nightclubs and music venues for an entertaining evening out.


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Top hotels in Pigalle

Hotel Saint Georges Lafayette
Hotel Saint Georges Lafayette
3 out of 5
11 Rue Victor Massé, Paris, Paris
The price is S$118 per night from 18 May to 19 May
S$118
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (991 reviews)
"Though the room was small, we had everything we needed - kettle and bathroom in the room, as well as a lift to get to the 4th floor."

Reviewed on 8 May, 2025

Hotel Saint Georges Lafayette
Libertel Montmartre Opéra
Libertel Montmartre Opéra
3 out of 5
32 Rue Duperré, Paris, Paris
The price is S$159 per night from 18 May to 19 May
S$159
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The front desk is very nice and facilites are clean even the free breakfast is very good. They even upgrade our room knowing that it’s our wedding anniversary. But a little disappointed to the driver of free shuttle transfer though it’s not his job to lift or carry our luggage to put inside the shuttle ..."

Reviewed on 13 May, 2025

Libertel Montmartre Opéra
Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé, BW Premier Collection
Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé, BW Premier Collection
4 out of 5
16 Rue Tholoze, Paris, Paris
The price is S$236 per night from 18 May to 19 May
S$236
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Paris. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (509 reviews)
"The hotel had a great French artist history. The atmosphere was chic French artiste. Clean and very private. Staff very polite. We recommend it"

Reviewed on 2 May, 2025

Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé, BW Premier Collection
Grand Hotel De Turin
Grand Hotel De Turin
3 out of 5
6 Rue Victor Massé, Paris, Paris
The price is S$144 per night from 18 May to 19 May
S$144
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, near the Metro and great cafes and restaurants in the area. Courteous staff, clean, great bed!"

Reviewed on 9 May, 2025

Grand Hotel De Turin
Hôtel Lorette - Astotel
Hôtel Lorette - Astotel
3 out of 5
36 Rue Notre Dame De Lorette, Paris, Paris
The price is S$168 per night from 18 May to 19 May
S$168
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (883 reviews)
"The prinary reason to stay in this hotel was its closeness to the metro station which gave me access to most of paris."

Reviewed on 11 May, 2025

Hôtel Lorette - Astotel
Hotel Regina Montmartre
Hotel Regina Montmartre
3 out of 5
94 boulevard de Rochechouart, Montmartre-Pigalle (18e), Paris, Paris
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$139 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
S$139
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.2/10 (991 reviews)
"near shopping bus train tour foods"

Reviewed on 12 May, 2025

Hotel Regina Montmartre
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Montmartre featuring views and a city

Montmartre

4.5/5(137 area reviews)

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Montmartre
8th Arrondissement which includes a monument and street scenes

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4.5/5(411 area reviews)

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4.5/5(286 area reviews)

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4/5(15 area reviews)

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Pigalle