A kosher walk from Montmartre to Grands Boulevards

This kosher Montmartre walk separates the hill visit from the meal location. Start at Abbesses, climb towards Place du Tertre and the Sacré-Cœur forecourt, then descend into the 9th arrondissement. The suggested kosher stop is not immediately beneath the basilica: allow for the walk to Rue Geoffroy-Marie. You can enjoy the panorama without choosing food at random around the square. Hills, cobbles and stairs are part of this outing.

Distances and times are route estimates. Indoor visits are optional and may require separate reservations under each venue’s admission conditions.

1. Climb from Abbesses

From Place des Abbesses, take Rue Ravignan through Place Émile-Goudeau and climb towards Rue Norvins. This introduces the neighbourhood gradually rather than starting with the main staircase. Set your own pace and stop before anyone becomes exhausted. The first destination is Place du Tertre; save extra side streets for another visit if the climb is already demanding.

2. Cross Place du Tertre towards the panorama

Cross Place du Tertre and continue to the Sacré-Cœur forecourt. The outdoor panorama is enough for this version; entering a place of worship or climbing a monument is a separate decision. Stop away from the main flow of visitors rather than on the steps. Enjoy the view before beginning the descent, with your meal destination already planned.

3. Descend towards Rue des Martyrs

Descend using the open paths in Square Louise-Michel, or take the funicular to avoid the main stairs. At the bottom, connect via Rue Tardieu to Rue des Martyrs. The funicular helps with one section; it does not remove hills and cobbles from the entire route. Cross Boulevard de Rochechouart at a pedestrian crossing and continue south.

4. Leave the hill behind and reach your meal

Follow Rue des Martyrs down towards Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, then connect to Rue du Faubourg-Montmartre and Rue Geoffroy-Marie. This is a real part of the walk, not a restaurant described as “just beside” Montmartre. If legs are tired, pause and check your route before continuing. The walk ends here; there is no need to climb back up after lunch to complete a monument checklist.

Where to stop for a kosher meal

Both suggested records are in the 9th and are alternatives at the end of the walk. Read the evidence and restaurant details before choosing. Nothing here infers kosher status from a sign near Sacré-Cœur. With children, bring what you need for the wait until the descent is complete rather than expecting an immediate lunch at the summit.

These places come from Keila’s published catalogue. Each card explains its evidence. Confirm the kosher certificate and service with the restaurant before travelling; Shabbat and holidays may affect opening.

Before you go

This is not a step-free route. If stairs are difficult, plan an adapted itinerary rather than relying on the funicular alone.
The hill’s streets are residential. Take photographs from public space without blocking doors or stairways, however attractive the view.
The estimate covers walking. Photo stops, any indoor visit and the meal can fill the rest of a half-day.