Paris Trip Overview
Montmartre is unique in so many ways, and we aim to acquaint you with every single one of them. During this tour, you will learn about its religious history; its rural, agricultural history; about that time when it was an important piece of the revolutionary puzzle, and a site where the fate of the city and indeed the country was decided; about that time it was all the rage among the 19th century hipsters and turn of the century artists. Throughout all these, very different eras, Montmartre maintained its original character and the seemingly eternal tendency to never fit in. Take stroll down the history lane of this ever exciting and vibrant quarter for a truly authentic experience.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Île-de-France, France
Montmartre is unique in so many ways, and we aim to acquaint you with every single one of them. During this tour, you will learn about its religious history; its rural, agricultural history; about that time when it was an important piece of the revolutionary puzzle, and a site where the fate of the city and indeed the country was decided; about that time it was all the rage among the 19th century hipsters and turn of the century artists. Throughout all these, very different eras, Montmartre maintained its original character and the seemingly eternal tendency to never fit in. Take stroll down the history lane of this ever exciting and vibrant quarter for a truly authentic experience.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Rue Lepic, Paris France
The scenic and quaint street that defined the recent history of Montmartre
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Le Moulin de la Galette, 83 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris, France
A former “it place” of the 19th century, immortalized by Renoir in his impressionist masterpiece “Bal au moulin de la galette”
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Le Passe-Muraille, Place Marcel Ayme intersection rue Norvins / rue Girardon, 75018 Paris France
A cult statue that defines the bohemian and artistic spirit of Montmartre
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buste de Dalida, Rue de l’Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris, France
Dalida, a woman that defined Montmartre as well as the era she lived in.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Maison Rose, 2 Rue de l’Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris, France
Now a charming restaurant, this cute house used to be the lodging of a less known but not less relevant post impressionist, Utrillo.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Le Clos Montmartre, Rue des Saules, 75018 Paris France
A testament to bygone times, this is a rare pearl – preserved and still functioning vineyard in the middle of Montmartre. A perfect place to address this particular aspect of Montmartre history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place du Tertre, 75018 Paris France
An impossibly cute square that used to be a part of the abbey of Saint Peter of Montmartre, and then a village square. It is also the site of painters who try their best to maintain the artistic spirit of Montmartre, made famous by the likes of Renoir, Monet, Picasso.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, 35 Rue du Chevalier-De-La-Barre, 75018 Paris France
A truly magnificent piece of eclectic, turn of the century architecture ; also, by far the best view of the entire city of Paris.
Duration: 15 minutes
