Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Le Consulat
Perched at the corner of Rue Norvins and Rue des Saules at the summit of Montmartre, this café-restaurant has served artists and writers since 1903. Picasso, Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Van Gogh all frequented the original establishment. The building's blue-shuttered façade is one of the most photographed corners in Montmartre, and the terrace offers front-row views of the street artists and accordion players who populate the cobblestoned streets around Place du Tertre.
Insider Tips
Grab an outside table for people-watching but order only drinks - the food is overpriced tourist fare. The real value is the €4 espresso with million-dollar views. Visit in late afternoon when golden light hits the façade and the tourist buses have left. The corner angle from across Rue des Saules makes the best photo.
Getting There
Address
18 Rue Norvins, 75018 Paris, France
Neighborhood
MontmartreNearest Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1 hour. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Le Consulat is in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. The address is 18 Rue Norvins, 75018 Paris, France. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Nearby in Montmartre
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