Issue No. 19

Locals love: The Abbesses district just a
few kilometres away. It has a villagey feel
despite being at the foot of Montmartre.
There are charming little squares, lots of
bars and a relaxed atmosphere.
Montmartre is very close to Saint Denis and
is a must-see on any Paris visit. Yes there
are throngs of tourists but there's a reason
for that. Escape the crowds at the lovely
Musée de Montmartre, (rue de Cortot) once
home to Auguste Renoir. An outstanding
exhibition of artwork by local artists
including Toulouse-Lautrec and Modigliani.
From the charming gardens you can peek
into the secret vineyards of Paris next door.
Take a Selfie
It has to be, the Basilica Saint-Denis.
Getting Around
Buy a Paris Transport Travel Card for
unlimited travel on the metro, RER (rail), bus
and tram networks in Paris and the suburbs.
A 1, 2, 3 or 5 day pass covering zones 1-5
(including Versailles) is great value and
saves you from queuing for tickets. Buy a
pass at stations and tourist offices. St Denis
is serviced by Metro line 13 and goes
directly to the Champs-Elysées and Les
Invalides from where you can pick up the
RER Line C to the Eiffel Tower.
How to Get There
Eurostar from London to Paris takes just
under 2 hours 16minutes from where it’s a
simple trip to Saint-Denis from Gare du Nord
by RER Line B