(Last Update: 06.09.2024) Paris is a wonderful city where you will encounter a different surprise in every corner and where you can find a different value to discover in every region. In this article, I will tell you about one of these surprises, a vineyard in a public yet hidden corner of Paris. Le Clos-MontmartreI want to talk about.
Yes, you read that right, You have the chance to see a vineyard in Paris, the capital of France, the land of wine, also in the middle of the city Montmartre HillIn... Moreover, this is not a place for show, The oldest known vineyard in Paris It is also special and meaningful in terms of being a place.
History of vineyards in this region Gallo-Roman period, that is, about two thousand years ago. In the Middle Ages, this place was Montmartre Monastery We know that he was kept alive by his nuns. Later, the vineyard changed hands several times and is here today. Paris Municipality Viticulture is done by.
He bought the Montmartre Vineyard in 2012 when he first settled in Paris. Fransızca I heard about it from my course instructor, Laura, when I first started learning. The subject was mentioned in our textbook, and I was very impressed, but for some reason it took two years to see it. Then my tour guide friend from Istanbul Murat Madran When he stopped by during one of his trips to Paris and talked about this place, Clos-Montmartre came to my mind again, and the day after we talked, I got up and asked him where the vineyard was located. MontmartreI explored the north side of .
Montmartre Hill'What, Montmartre bus number 40 When you get to the top of the Montmartre pedestrian zone, you can walk left at the point where you get off (Place du Tertre - Norvins stop) or you can go down from the bus without getting off the bus one stop later.VinesWhen you get to ”, you get off and come right in front of the vineyard. I think this vineyard you will see on your right will be quite surprising when you see it.
Of course, this is an extremely modest place compared to the vast vineyards of many places I have visited in France so far, but it is a truly interesting experience to experience an environment that suddenly takes on a rural atmosphere in a large world metropolis like Paris. Especially Montmartre HillWhile a lively touristic life is going on on the other slope of , the "province" atmosphere on this side is pleasant.
This is about 1,5 acres A vineyard established in the area. 1932When it was taken over and re-established by the municipality in 2.000 The vine was planted but nowadays 1.762 vines Production is done with .
within Pinot, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc especially 27 types of grapes contains the type. From this vineyard, whose care and harvest is currently carried out by the Municipality of Paris. Approximately 1 ton of grapes per year The wines obtained from these grapes using traditional methods are sold by the municipality and the income obtained is spent on Montmartre culture, art and education expenses.
Le Clos-Montmartre 18. boroughIt is located in and has been the municipality of this region since 1934. Grape harvest festivals in Montmartre every year in the first half of October is organizing. As a result, Parisians have managed to find a new reason to make life more beautiful from this small but valuable area.
When you come to Paris, you will definitely go to Montmartre. Many people say Classic Pigalle, Montmartre ve Sacred Heart You can choose to take a tour, which is enough in itself, but if you have time, if you are interested in seeing different places in Paris, especially if you are interested in wine, you should come down the northern slope of the hill to Clos-Montmartre and have the privilege of seeing this vineyard. If you wish my youtube channel Pariste.Net TVin which this vineyard is also introduced, below Alternative Montmartre Tour You can also learn about the environment by watching my video:
Maybe then you can immerse yourself in this hillside of Montmartre DalidaYou may choose to follow in his footsteps. Then give me your hand from there Montmartre Cemetery...
Or you can control yourself, go back up the hill and continue your tour on the beautiful streets of Montmartre; the choice is yours. If you watched the movie Amélie Cafe des Deux MoulinsYou might also like to see .
Oh, by the way, a small note: Naturally, most people do not know this place, but many people who do know think that Clos-Montmartre is the only vineyard in Paris. Fortunately, you are not one of them; Because you read this article, you now know that there are four more vineyards like this in Paris 😉 My other discoveries -for now- Belleville Park ve Bercy ParkVineyards in . Let's see what else we will discover?
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Address: Montmartre Hill, 75018 Paris
