Tour
3,5 km
1h30
19 audios
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Known for its romantic allure and its artists’ bohemian lifestyle, this iconic Parisian district is full of surprises. This famous hill, with its timeless village charm, has witnessed centuries of French history, waiting to be discovered in its winding, cobbled streets. This tour follows in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Toulouse Lautrec and Maupassant, in a bygone era that today’s youth can only experience through history books. Nostalgic and beautiful all at once. Between the century-old establishments and the hundreds of tourists, Montmartre will forever capture the kind of magic that has made Paris so famous.
You're now looking at the Clos de Montmartre vineyards. Can you believe it? Vineyards right in the heart of Paris! And they're not new! They've been around since the year 944! That's how old they are, according to historical records. Read more
Welcome to the bohemian heart of Paris. Painters, songwriters, cabarets, easels... it's all here. This is where the myth of the starving artist was born, at a time and place when lives were fueled by art and love, not money. Rents were cheap, wine flowed freely, and artists... Read more
You're walking down the charming rue de l'Abreuvoir, the Watering Trough Street, one of Montmartre's most photographed streets. Its bucolic feel and the iconic pink house make it a must-see for any visitor. This street has been around since 1325, under the name of... Read more
Montmartre pays tribute to the famous singer Dalida, with a statue of her by sculptor Alain Aslan, located here, in a square named after her. You see, this was her favorite neighborhood when she first came to France. We're actually just a stone's throw from... Read more
You've just arrived at the Marcel Aymé Square, where you'll come across a strange statue protruding from the wall. It's the Passe-Muraille, the passer-through-walls, a tribute to Marcel Aymé, who lived a stone's throw from here on rue Norvins. Read more
Notting Hill – I mean, Villa Léandre – is a charming dead-end street lined with beautiful Anglo-Norman houses. It even has its own version of 10 Downing Street, home to the British Prime Minister. It's London's most famous address! Read more
The mill you see above the restaurant here isn't just for show; it's real and has quite a history! Believe it or not, there used to be 30 mills on the Montmartre Hill. In 1812, a miller named Mr Debray, owner of two mills, decided to open a little canteen below one of them... Read more
You're back on Lepic Street, which winds its way up the hill, linking Place Blanche to Place du Tertre. This iconic Montmartre street was actually laid out as a tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte. So, what's the connection to the Emperor, and why does the street zigzag so much? Read more
Introducing the Café des 2 Moulins, aka The Two Mills' Cafe. It's located right between the Moulin Rouge and the Moulin de la Galette – hence the name. It's your classic Montmartre café, and it's where Jean-Pierre Jeunet chose to set one of the... Read more
Sure, you've heard of the Moulin Rouge, but what do you really know of its history? The Moulin Rouge opened its doors on October 6, 1889, during the carefree days of the Belle Époque. Its goal was to amuse and entertain in a time of peace and prosperity. Read more
We're now in the very heart of the famous Pigalle district. Today, it might seem like just another tourist spot, but back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was a pretty seedy part of town. In 1881, the “Chat Noir” opened its doors, kicking off the golden age of Parisian cabarets at the height of the Belle Époque. Read more
You're now on the Place des Abbesses, the Abbesses’ Square, opposite the only Art Nouveau church in Paris! This short-lived movement, which lasted around 20 years, gave free rein to the creativity of architects, who had been bound by Haussmann's strict uniformity rules until then. Read more
Let's face it, Paris has a way of casting a love spell on you. It'll turn you into a hopeless romantic! It wasn't named City of Love for nothing! Lovers from around the world dream of strolling hand-in-hand along its bridges, sharing a kiss at the Eiffel Tower, or simply sitting on a bench in the Buttes Chaumont. Read more
You're now at the foot of the Montmartre Hill. You can see the magnificent Sacré-Cœur Basilica at the top. If you don't want to climb the stairs, you can use a metro ticket to take the funicular, which will take you to the top in less than 2 minutes! It was first put into service in the 1900s and operated on... Read more
There it is, Montmartre in all its glory. The old carrousel in the foreground, the lawns dotted with dreamers, and the beautiful Sacré-Cœur Basilica watching over us. Time for a nice souvenir photo. Read more
You made it! And the best thing about climbing stairs is the view you get at the top, of course! So, take a 5-minute breather and enjoy the stunning views over Paris stretching out beneath you! This is one of the capital's best viewpoints, offering you... Read more
Introducing the beautiful Sacré-Cœur Basilica, all white and unlike any other French church with its neo-Byzantine style and cupolas. But Montmartre was a place of worship long before 1875, the year the church was built. From Gallic druids to Roman temples and... Read more
A word about this little church before you, which is so often overshadowed by the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Construction began in 1134, making it the second oldest church in Paris after Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It was built on the site of a... Read more
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