Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2026: stay at the heart of the event
Hôtel Les Jardins de Montmartre
Every year in October, the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, the Montmartre grape harvest festival, turns the 18th arrondissement of Paris into a village alive with music. From Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October 2026, this 93rd edition celebrates the wine tradition of the Clos Montmartre vineyard with concerts, a grand parade, a closing dance and a free programme for local people and visitors from all over France.
On rue Ordener, a few minutes' walk from the 18th arrondissement town hall where the parade ends, Hôtel Les Jardins de Montmartre puts you right next to the event: enjoy five days of celebration, attend the Ban des Vendanges on Saturday morning, then retreat to a quiet room away from the crowds on the Butte.
Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre: a wine tradition since 1934
It is easy to forget that the Butte was once covered in vines. First planted in the 12th century by the nuns of Montmartre Abbey, they spread over three quarters of the hill before disappearing in 1928. In 1933, to block a property development, local figures such as Pierre Labric, mayor of the Commune libre de Montmartre, persuaded the city of Paris to replant vines at the corner of rue des Saules and rue Saint-Vincent. The first celebration was held the following year, with French stars Mistinguett and Fernandel as patrons.
Since then, on the second weekend of October, Montmartre celebrates its grape harvest and its new vintage. The wine is bottled in the town hall cellars by the Comité des Fêtes et d'Actions Sociales du 18e, with proceeds from its sale going to local social causes. Extended to the whole district in 2008, this annual grape harvest festival is now the third most popular event in Paris in terms of attendance, and a real highlight of the autumn calendar.
The 2026 programme: five days to the rhythm of music
For this 93rd edition, the theme is "Le 18e donne le rythme", the 18th sets the rhythm. Music, with its power to bring people together, runs through a vibrant programme where culture and food meet: expect brass bands, choirs, musical shows, street activities and concerts.
On Wednesday 7 October, the launch evening takes place at the town hall, with free admission subject to capacity. The next day, schoolchildren take over Square Louise Michel for the great children's choir, before a 5 km (3 mile) night run through the district. All week, historian and official guide Jean-Manuel Gabert leads guided tours of the Clos Montmartre vineyard. Booking required: reserve online, as places are limited.
From Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, the Parcours du Goût taste trail sets up around the Sacré-Cœur. Producers and winemakers from across France, alongside local producers, offer their specialities to taste: this is the food highlight of the wine festival, and a showcase of French savoir-faire to share glass in hand. Arrive at opening time, 10 AM, to explore the stalls at a gentler pace.
Ban des Vendanges and grand parade: Saturday's highlights
Saturday 10 October brings the most eagerly awaited rituals. At 9:45 AM, the Ban des Vendanges, the official grape cutting ceremony, opens the harvest in the Clos Montmartre. At 11:45 AM, the Grand Parade takes over: more than fifty brotherhoods from France and abroad, including a wine fraternity from the Loire Valley, folk dance groups, associations and residents, some 1,400 people in all. The procession heads down rue des Saules to the town hall via avenue Junot and rue Caulaincourt.
The start of the grape harvest festival parade draws dense crowds, so the recommended spots are along avenue Junot or rue Caulaincourt, and the route map is on the official website. From the hotel, simply pick a place near the town hall and watch the procession pass.
On Sunday 11 October, the non-proposal ceremony, a playful nod to Brassens, livens up place des Abbesses, before the closing dance in Square Louise Michel, beside place Saint-Pierre, in the late afternoon.
OFF programme and family activities: the festival across the 18th
Beyond the Butte, the OFF programme takes the festival into performance venues and libraries. The Moulin Rouge opens its doors for exclusive visits on 7 and 8 October, by reservation. A photo exhibition traces the changing face of La Chapelle, a rhetoric festival takes over the Goutte d'Or and a community bar brings music to Chapelle Charbon park.
For a family trip to Paris, young visitors are well catered for: a musical picnic in the Jane Vialle garden, a sound workshop in a library, and steps on rue du Mont-Cenis painted by children. Discover the full programme, practical info and all the details on the official website, fetedesvendangesdemontmartre.com, and on the festival's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Hôtel LES JARDINS DE MONTMARTRE
Access, transport and safety: reaching the festival from rue Ordener
Hôtel Les Jardins de Montmartre stands at 131 rue Ordener in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, France, north of the Butte, in a lively residential neighbourhood away from the main tourist flow. Jules Joffrin metro station (line 12) is a 3-minute walk, Simplon (line 4) 8 minutes, and the Sacré-Cœur about 10 minutes on foot. During the festival, this location makes all the difference: the Grand Parade ends nearby, and Lamarck-Caulaincourt, gateway to the taste trail, is one stop away on line 12.
Good to know: metro lines 2, 4, 12 and 13 serve every festival venue, but motor access to the Butte is strongly discouraged, or even banned, from Thursday 8 October. If you travel by car, the Ateliers de Versigny car park, reached from Porte de Saint-Ouen, lets you continue by public transport. Step-free access is also provided, with the funicular from place Suzanne Valadon serving the taste trail.
The rooms: peace and quiet after the festival
After a day between the Clos and the Sacré-Cœur, the hotel's 38 air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms, in a building renovated in 2021, offer the calm you need to recharge. Their décor, inspired by the four seasons, brings colour to the Parisian grey. The Single (about 140 sq ft) suits solo travellers, the Twin (about 160 sq ft) two friends, the Double and the Superior, with their 160 cm bed, couples, and the Deluxe (about 270 sq ft, with bathtub) guests who want more space. All come with an LCD TV, a safe, a telephone and free wifi. Have a décor preference? Let us know and the team will do its best.
Hotel services and offers for your harvest festival stay
Open 24/7, reception welcomes you back from the closing dance or the night run. Breakfast is served as a buffet from 7 AM to 10 AM in a room whose décor recalls the lanes of Montmartre and the artists who lived there, from Dalí to Renoir.
To organise the rest of your trip, the hotel is partnered with Mon Petit Paris, an online concierge service for skip-the-line tickets, shows and visits in Paris and the Île-de-France region, from the Moulin Rouge to Disneyland Paris. Greeters, volunteer Parisians, also guide free walks for small groups and share their city with a local's eye. To search for a hidden address, book a table at nearby restaurants or add an activity to your stay, contact the team at reception or by email.
Montmartre beyond the festival: vines, museums and hidden lanes
Make time to explore the Butte outside festival hours and see it in a new light. Opposite the Clos Montmartre vineyard, the Lapin Agile recalls the bohemian era, while rue de l'Abreuvoir leads to the Maison Rose, one of the most photographed façades in the district. Higher up, place du Tertre leads to the Sacré-Cœur, listed as a historic monument since December 2022, and the Musée de Montmartre tells the history of the artists who lived here. At the foot of the hill, the Marché Saint-Pierre is a shopping favourite for fabric lovers, and if you want to explore Paris while Montmartre celebrates, line 4 offers a direct link to the city centre, as far as Cité and Notre-Dame.
Book your stay at Hôtel Les Jardins de Montmartre for the Fête des Vendanges
Few neighbourhoods celebrate their vines with such energy, and no other festival in Paris has quite the same magic. Between the Ban on Saturday morning, the brotherhoods marching to the town hall and the closing dance, the harvest festival in Montmartre is an experience best lived close by. Book directly on the hotel's official website for the best rate guaranteed, and check room availability, prices, guest reviews and special offers.
Frequently asked questions about Hôtel Les Jardins de Montmartre and the Fête des Vendanges
What are the dates of the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2026?
The 93rd Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre is held from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October 2026 across the 18th arrondissement. The main highlights fall at the end of the week: the taste trail from Friday to Sunday, the Ban des Vendanges and the Grand Parade on Saturday 10 October, and the closing dance on Sunday afternoon.
Is the Montmartre grape harvest festival free?
Yes. Every event in the official programme offers free admission, with no ticket to buy. Some activities, such as vineyard tours or vintage bus rides, require booking online, with bookings opening in late August or September. On the taste trail, only the food and wine sold by exhibitors must be paid for, by card or cash.
How do I get to the festival from Hôtel Les Jardins de Montmartre?
The hotel is on rue Ordener, a 3-minute walk from Jules Joffrin metro station (line 12) and about 10 minutes on foot from the Sacré-Cœur. The 18th arrondissement town hall, where the Grand Parade ends, is just nearby. For the taste trail, Lamarck-Caulaincourt station is only one stop away on line 12.
Where is the best place to watch the grand parade?
The Grand Parade leaves the Clos Montmartre vines on Saturday 10 October at 11:45 AM and heads to the town hall via rue Caulaincourt and rue du Mont-Cenis. As the start is very crowded, the organisers recommend avenue Junot or rue Caulaincourt. From the hotel, the arrival near the town hall is the most practical option.
What can families do at the Fête des Vendanges?
The programme makes plenty of room for young visitors: the children's choir in Square Louise Michel, a musical picnic in the Jane Vialle garden, the painted steps on rue du Mont-Cenis or a sound workshop in a library. Families can also enjoy the taste trail together, bearing in mind the steep streets of the Butte if you bring a pushchair.
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