VM271 Walk Around Montmartre

Montmartre is famous for the artists who lived there, but it has a much older history and it retained its village atmosphere into the twentieth century. During this walk you will see the oldest cabaret in Paris, historic buildings such as the Moulin de la Galette and the Èglise Saint Pierre, and hear about some of the area’s iconic inhabitants including the singer Dalida and artists such as Picasso, Maurice Utrillo, Modigliani and Van Gogh, among others. This tour will be conducted in French and English. A 10€ donation per person is requested. Please be aware the streets can be steep and uneven and the route may include climbing steps.

Montmartre est célèbre pour les artistes qui y vivaient, mais il a eu une histoire beaucoup plus vieille et il a retenu son ambiance villageoise jusqu’au vingtième siècle. Pendant cette balade vous verrez le cabaret le plus vieux à Paris, les bâtiments historiques comme le Moulin de la Galette et l’Èglise Saint Pierre, et découvrirez quelques des habitants icôniques, y compris la chanteuse Dalida, et des artistes comme Picasso, Maurice Utrillo, Modigliani et Van Gogh, parmi d’autres. Cette visite sera en anglais et en français. Un don de 10€ chaque personne sera apprécié. Priez d’être attentif que les rues peuvent être raides et irrégulières et le chemin peut inclure des escaliers.

About the organizer:

Jean-Claude has been the President of Paris Greeters since 2014. He is 66 years old, born in Paris, has always lived in Paris, and in Montmartre for 40 years.

Paris Greeters is a volunteer-led walking organization that brings visitors and local people together for a different experience. Walk leaders live in the neighborhoods they walk and give a personalized and offbeat view of the city.