Guided visit of Montmartre and its artists during La Belle Époque

Paris, France
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

What if, during a stroll, you could step back in time and discover the secrets of a forgotten Montmartre?

Set off on an immersive 2½-hour walking tour through the Montmartre of Renoir, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso, accompanied by an expert and passionate guide in a beautiful costume.

You’ll discover artists’ studios, cabarets, windmills, vineyards and iconic landmarks, but above all the stories, loves, rivalries and struggles of those who changed the course of art history.

Along the way: authentic artefacts from the period, archive material, music, sweet surprises, games and little experiences will transport you into their daily lives.

And to make the memory last, take home some handmade gifts, designed especially for this adventure.

A historical, memorable and sensory tour to discover the real Montmartre of the artists.

Thanks to you, the true history of Montmartre will never be forgotten.

What's included

  • Sweet pastry
  • Gifts

What to expect

  1. Square Marcel-Bleustein-Blanchet
    10m
    Meet Miss Timetraveler, who will tell you her story and the story of the Impressionists. You’ll take part in an art-themed game
  2. Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
    Pass by
    You will discover two conflicts that reshaped the minds on the people of Montmartre and their artists
  3. Eglise Saint-Pierre de Montmartre
    5m
    This place shows us that Montmartre does not have a past as magnificent as the world would have us believe
  4. Musee de Montmartre
    Pass by
    Discover Montmartre's most famous artist's studio and the typical Impressionist artist's paintbox
  5. La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Since 1920)
    Pass by
    A world-famous restaurant—but why? You'll find out. The story isn't quite as pretty as its facade suggests.
  6. Place Du Tertre
    6m
    This square is home to many painters today, but history shows us that this was not always the case.
  7. Vigne du Clos Montmartre
    Pass by
    A vineyard in Paris? Is this a new concept or a tradition dating back a thousand years? Is the wine any good?
  8. Au Lapin Agile
    Pass by
    The story of a man with his a golden heart and that of a real prankster. You'll play a game to uncover the imposter among four paintings.
  9. Chateau de brouillards
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    A ghostly mysterious place that will soon hold no secrets for you.
  10. Rue de l'Abreuvoir
    10m
    A magnificent view, a fabulous story, and a cursed painter
  11. Le Moulin Blute-Fin
    Pass by
    Enjoy a traditional pastry while listening to the story of the Moulin de la Galette, the true heart of Montmartre during the Belle Époque
  12. Rue Lepic
    7m
    The street where Van Gogh lived. Did he like living in Montmartre? What happened there?
  13. Le Bateau-Lavoir
    Pass by
    The studio where Picasso painted Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. But what mysteries does it hold? What are the habits of the Montmartre painters? Take on a sketching challenge, just as the great painters did 130 years before you.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Let’s meet at the park entrance closest to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica: at the junction of Rue de la Bonne and Rue du Chevalier de la Barre.

End point

We finish the tour in front of the Bateau-Lavoir, on Place Émile Goudeau.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

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