Piaf's Paris

Day 1: Belleville roots

Piaf was born in Belleville, on the pavement, according to legend. Walk through the working-class district that shaped her, and taste the raw energy that fed her voice.

Day 2: Pigalle and the cabarets

Pigalle and Montmartre were her stage. The cabarets where she began have partly vanished, but the spirit still hangs in the small rooms. Find a live chanson evening.

Day 3: Père Lachaise

Finish with a visit to her grave at Père Lachaise, always covered in fresh flowers. The city is not done with her yet.