Montmartre and the view of Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Photo by Pierre Olivier
Every October since 1934, one of Paris’ most beloved traditions transforms Montmartre’s cobbled streets into a celebration of heritage, community and culture. The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, or Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival, returns Oct. 7–11, bringing five days of music, food, pageantry and festivities to the hilltop neighborhood beneath the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Nestled among the district’s winding streets, the Clos Montmartre vineyard stands as a reminder of Paris’ agricultural past. The vineyard may produce only a small amount of wine each year, but the harvest has become a major cultural event, attracting about 1.5 million attendees and ranking among the city’s largest annual festivals.
Visitors can enjoy the popular Parcours du Goût, an open-air market featuring artisan producers, along with parades, concerts, dances and community gatherings that showcase the artistic spirit long associated with Montmartre. Residents, performers, chefs and artists gather to bring the neighborhood’s historic character and contemporary cultural identity to life.
The sustainability-conscious, free event invites Parisians and international visitors alike to share in a tradition that bridges the past and the present.