Paris Trip Overview
Far from the crowded boulevards of the centre of Paris, the Montmartre neighbourhood is nicknamed “the village” by Parisians. With its exquisite squares, pretty churches and idyllic, winding streets, it’s easy to see why artists fell in love with this neighbourhood and made it their favourite hangout since the late 1800s. Your guide will take you to the Parisian abodes of Van Gogh and Picasso, tell you stories about Toulouse Lautrec’s favourite cabaret dancer and the sad love-life of a very famous French singer. Get away from the selfie-sticks into secret passages and stunning gardens.
• Discover the cobbled streets of this mythical 2,000-year-old district once home of the world’s leading artists
• Taste one of the best croissants in Paris
• Discover the Sacré-Cœur Basilica from an angle that few people know of
• Stumble upon the last remaining vineyard in Paris
• Take a look at the oldest cabaret in the city, Picasso’s favourite hangout when nobody appreciated his art
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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Far from the crowded boulevards of the centre of Paris, the Montmartre neighbourhood is nicknamed “the village” by Parisians. With its exquisite squares, pretty churches and idyllic, winding streets, it’s easy to see why artists fell in love with this neighbourhood and made it their favourite hangout since the late 1800s. Your guide will take you to the Parisian abodes of Van Gogh and Picasso, tell you stories about Toulouse Lautrec’s favourite cabaret dancer and the sad love-life of a very famous French singer. Get away from the selfie-sticks into secret passages and stunning gardens.
• Discover the cobbled streets of this mythical 2,000-year-old district once home of the world’s leading artists
• Taste one of the best croissants in Paris
• Discover the Sacré-Cœur Basilica from an angle that few people know of
• Stumble upon the last remaining vineyard in Paris
• Take a look at the oldest cabaret in the city, Picasso’s favourite hangout when nobody appreciated his art
Itinerary
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Stop At: Montmartre, Montmartre, Paris, Ile-de-France
Your private guide will show you the most secret streets of this charming area and tell you the story of the poor artists who lived there, very famous today but not back then. You’ll also try a croissant, a delicious éclair, cheese and wine.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Moulin Rouge, 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris France
Your guide will introduce you to this worldwide famous cabaret and the rich artistic scene it hosted along the centuries.
Stop At: Le Mur des Je t’aime, Square Jehan Rictus, 75018 Paris France
In this very romantic part of the area, you’ll learn to say “I love you” in 250 different languages and figure a out a very special puzzle.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Le Bateau-Lavoir, Paris France
In front of this studio of artists at the beginning of the 1900s, your guide will tell you the story of this community at a time when artists like Picasso where not yet appreciated.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moulin Radet, 83 rue Lepic, 75018 Paris France
The tour progressively goes up the hill passing by this old windmill “Le Moulin de la Galette” one of the last ones in Montmartre, dating back to the time this area was still a village.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Maison de Dalida, Rue d’Orchamp, 75018 Paris France
In front of this magnificent house, maybe the most beautiful in Montmartre, the guide will tell you the story of the famous French singer Dalida.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Au Lapin Agile, 22 rue des Saules, 75018 Paris France
You will hear the story of this cabaret, the night head-quarters of artists in Montmartre, and the way they resisted the imposed canons of art
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, 35 Rue du Chevalier-De-La-Barre, 75018 Paris France
You will admire the basilica from a different, non-touristic angle, and learn about the complicated context of it’s building. If the crowds are not too dense, the guide might take you to the front of the Basilica, to admire the splendid view on the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
