In this area of Paris, love or lust used to be in the street. The mere mention of Pigalle conjures up images of the Moulin Rouge, sex shops, and adult theaters.
While boulevard de Clichy at night still highlights the raunchy nature of the red-light district, things change dramatically when you venture a couple of streets away. As SoPi continues to get the gentrification treatment, several maisons closes from a century ago have been transformed into hip hotels.
I had better luck last month when I returned with my friend Raegan on a late afternoon. Oh, wait: the experience was so dreamy that we had to go back a second time. A luxurious garden, filled with lush greenery, under a glass roof.
Very popular for brunch. Peaceful in the early evening for a before dinner drink. A large selection of stunning black and white photos illustrate the neighborhood's provocative past. A nice crisp Sancerre for me. I brought back a set of six glasses in my suitcase. Amour is now in Modesto, too! The main dining room is cosy and decorated with books and vintage finds.
