3 PIGALLE 5 INSTITUT DES CULTURES D’ISLAM The ICI is located at the Goutte d’Or, one of the most cosmopolitan and dynamic Paris neighbourhoods. Here the public can find out more about the creative and artistic richness of the Muslim world through exhi- bitions, cooking and language classes, work- shops, shows, talks and guided tours. Prom- inence is given to contemporary art on the exhibition programme at this unique venue. 56 rue Stephenson and 19 rue Léon (18th). This area, faithful to its festive reputation, M Marx Dormoy.o 01 53 09 99 84. Daily, continues to be a lively entertainment spot except Mon, public holidays and Aug. Tues to in the French capital. From Place d’Anvers Sun: 11am-7pm. Fri: 4pm-8pm. Free. to the Place de Clichy, there is plenty to see www.institut-cultures-islam.org and do: cabarets, shows, bars, clubs, and boutiques selling risqué items … The streets 6 MUSÉE NATIONAL GUSTAVE MOREAU of South Pigalle are also worth visiting in the daytime, with their array of trendy shops and good food restaurants. 9th and 18th. M Pigalle.o 4HALLE SAINT-PIERRE Before climbing up the Square Louise Michel, which leads to the Basilica of Sacré- Cœur, note the fine Baltard-style structure on the right. It houses the Musée d’Art brut, This house/artist’s studio in the 9th arron- d’Art singulier et d’Art outsider, where sev- dissement presents the collections of eral exhibitions are staged each year. A sec- painter Gustave Moreau and respects the ond space, the Galerie, has an even edgier original museum layout designed by the events programme. Also on the premises, a artist.Over the course of a visit, you will bookstore and a cafe, where it is not unusual discover no less than 1,300 paintings, water- to come across artists. colours and sketches, and 5,000 drawings. 2 rue Ronsard (18th). M Anvers.o The ground floor houses large-format work. 01 42 58 72 89. Daily, except 1 Jan, 1 May, Take your time strolling through the mreo 14 July, Aug and 25 Dec. Mon to Fri: 11am-6pm. intimate 1st floor, containing the roomsof Sat: 11am-7pm. Sun: 12 noon-6pm. the artist’s apartment: family memorabilia Temporary exhibitions/full rate: €9. and Louis XVI furniture. The studios on the www.hallesaintpierre.org 2nd and 3rd floor, separated by a superb spi- ral staircase, display the artist’s major wrks.o 14 rue de La Rochefoucauld (9th). M Trinité – d’Estienne d’Orves.o 01 48 74 38 50. Daily: 2pm-6pm, except Tues, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Museum partially open, with admission rate at €5. https://musee-moreau.fr DID YOU KNOW? Vines are cultivated in Paris! The most famous grow on the Butte Montmartre, a few steps from Sacré-Cœur. Every year in October, the wine harvest is the occasion for festivities: a procession, tastings, etc. IN AND AROUND MONTMARTRE | 55