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Pigalle & St-Georges

Le Grand Guignol: A Parisian Theatre That Helped Birth the Horror Genre

by Courtney Traub | October 23, 2024
Le Grand Guignol: A Parisian Theatre That Helped Birth the Horror Genre
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At the end of a narrow, dead-end street in the formerly-seedy South Pigalle, a bright yellow facade catches your eye, its interiors now occupied by […]

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Paris’ South Pigalle District: Exploring Rue des Martyrs & Beyond

by Rachel Naismith | January 22, 2026
Paris’ South Pigalle District: Exploring Rue des Martyrs & Beyond
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While many people are familiar with the Pigalle of the Moulin Rouge and its surrounding red-light district, the southern stretch of the area has an entirely […]

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In Review: Fou de Pâtisserie, a Parisian Pastry Shop for the Indecisive

by Courtney Traub | May 6, 2024
In Review: Fou de Pâtisserie, a Parisian Pastry Shop for the Indecisive
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Strolling down Rue des Martyrs, a stretch of Paris’ South Pigalle that packs more gourmet power in a single street than most entire neighborhoods do, […]

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In Review: The Grand Pigalle Hotel in Paris

by Courtney Traub | May 16, 2024
In Review: The Grand Pigalle Hotel in Paris
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Situated in South Pigalle, a formerly seedy Parisian district that’s recently been colonized by hipsters, foodies and fashionistas, the Grand Pigalle Hotel has only been […]

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In Review: Addis Abeba, Serving Some of the Best Ethiopian Food in Paris

by Courtney Traub | May 30, 2024
In Review: Addis Abeba, Serving Some of the Best Ethiopian Food in Paris
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The first time I tasted Ethiopian food, it was at Addis Abeba in Paris: a wonderful place to sample the East African country’s distinctive cuisine. […]

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