Julia Vallelunga is the editor and founder of À la mode Montréal. Passionate about decor and travel, she loves discovering great finds around the city. When she can’t find what she’s looking for, she makes it herself! Learn more about her decor tips on her website. You can also find Julia at the Jean-Talon market or in a café in Villeray!
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Formerly a working class neighbourhood, Griffintown has undergone a profound transformation over the last decade. Many restaurants have chosen to settle in this neighbourhood located between the Bonaventure highway, rue Notre Dame and rue Guy, just steps from the Lachine Canal. Here are some places to discover in this popular destination for Montrealers.
Have you finished decorating your home, but feel that it lacks a little something? Have you thought about lighting? Beautiful lighting can sometimes make all the difference. Modern, vintage, industrial ... you have a choice! Here are some great places to shop for lighting.
Feel like going out tonight? Why not check out Ahuntsic? Several restaurants, cafés and small bars have taken up residence here, completely revitalizing Ahuntsic’s main strip, Fleury Street. The commercial artery now attracts Montrealers from all neighbourhoods. Here are some places to discover in this neighbourhood, from the traditional to the newer,
With its beautiful houses and tree-lined streets, the Ahuntsic neighbourhood is second to none in Montreal. Diverse and dynamic, its main artery, Fleury Street, has become a veritable shopping destination in what feels like a charming little village. Here are some excellent Ahuntsic places to visit when you stop by.
Known as a family neighbourhood and a great place to live, Villeray is also a place where you can find many pretty, independent shops. A typical day here could involve shopping, drinking a latte at Café Larue or Chez Vito, and finishing your day with a walk in Jarry Park. Here are some Villeray shops to discover.
With its old buildings and charming little streets, Old Montreal is one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in the city. Stroll through the neighbourhood in both the summer and winter to grab a bite to eat and to shop locally. Here are some places to discover during your next visit.