Montmartre, the kingdom of textiles

Montmartre isn't just about the Sacré-Cœur, painters and tourists. It's also home to miles and miles of fabric. Along Rue d'Orsel, Rue Livingstone and Rue Charles Nodier, rolls of velvet, cotton and silk fill the shop windows. But why did so many fabric merchants end up in the same neighborhood?

A Story That Started with a Wheelbarrow

Back in the 1920s, a man named Edmond Dreyfus regularly made his way from Levallois to Montmartre with a wheelbarrow full of fabric. At least, that's how the Marché Saint-Pierre tells the story of its beginnings.

Business grew, customers kept coming, and other fabric merchants started setting up shop in the surrounding streets. Little by little, the neighborhood became a go-to destination for seamstresses, interior designers and fashion creators.

Marché Saint-Pierre, the King of Fabrics

Today, it's hard to miss its huge blue façade. Located at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur, Marché Saint-Pierre has become a true Parisian institution.

Floors upon floors of fabric, thousands of options and everything you need to give your curtains, sofa or entire wardrobe a makeover. Even if you've never picked up a needle, it's worth a visit.

Nearby, historic shops like Tissus Reine and Moline keep the tradition alive. A whole neighborhood dedicated to textiles, where professionals rub shoulders with sewing enthusiasts and curious passersby.

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Just Around the Corner from Luxia

From Hôtel Luxia, it's just a short walk to this little kingdom of fabric. Another side of Montmartre, less famous than its cabarets, but just as full of character.

And even if you have absolutely no plans to sew anything, there's nothing stopping you from having a look. Just be warned: you never know when a sudden obsession with corduroy might strike.