A Literary Look at Montmartre: Guided tour with an actor-guide

Highlights

Hear the music and words of the artists that put Montmartre on the map
Enjoy how your guide, a local Montmartrois, tells of the leading lights of the neighborhood’s history
Walk the paths they took and discover famous and lesser known names
Experience for yourself haunts that nurtured Montmartre’s creative spirit
See for yourself why Montmartre’s bohemian past survives and thrives into the present

Summary

Experience firsthand with your actor-guide why geniuses have made the winding streets of charming Montmartre home. This part of Paris comes alive as you see it through a local hero’s eyes.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Group Size

Why take this tour?

Imagine discovering Montmartre under the wing of a freedom fighter! A resistant and journalist who survived deportation to participate in the Liberation of France, the delegate of Paris’s 18th arrondissement Joël le Tac is inviting you to come away with him from the crowds of thousands choking Montmartre’s streets. He will lead you through the lesser known cobblestone lanes to reveal a hidden literary heritage. Haunts and hangouts of renowned writers, poets, singers will hold no more secrets for you. You will feel the creative inspiration taking the likes of Picasso and Modigliani as they painted their groundbreaking masterpieces.

You’ll also learn of beloved French writers, giants of the Paris literary scene little known outside of France, such as Aristide Bruant, cabaret comedian and singer who captured the imagination of Toulouse Lautrec, or Gerard de Nerval, poet with his pet lobster that he walked like a dog on a leash! Then again there was Pierre Mac Orlan with his sharp eye on the area’s notorious riffraff. And while you absorb the atmosphere and adventure of days gone by, you’ll be gaining insight into how vibrant, diverse Montmartre shaped the creativity of the inhabitants that made it famous.

But the tour is not just a list of names of yesteryear, for this neighborhood’s culture is alive and well. With your guide’s introductions, the warmth and authenticity of today’s locals will give you a firsthand feel for why the place is still so special.

What’s included?

Fully guided walking tour with a professional actor-guide
Limited groups of 15 people or fewer
Hotel pick up/drop off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Before you go

Mobile tickets accepted
Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Memories France

About operator:

Memories France is a small, experienced team, working together to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in and around Paris. Living and working in Paris, we are a truly local company! We work with the very best guides, professionals who are fully accredited, fluent in English and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of their city. We source first-rate local partners, uncover hidden treasures and put together unique tours that allow our guests to experience world famous sites in the most relaxed and memorable way possible, and to discover the authentic, local aspects of our beautiful city. We are committed to quality, to ensuring that each experience is special, and to sharing the very best that our city has to offer, so that our heritage becomes your memories.