Montmartre with Papa Tanguy: Father of the Impressionists
Highlights
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Meet the man who “made” the Impressionists by virtue of his tiny shop window
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Discover bygone Montmartre through geniuses who gave the neighborhood its fame of today
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Learn of the artists’ many struggles and hardships before fame came to meet them - if it did
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Enjoy their haunts and hangouts like the Moulin Rouge, the Bateau Lavoir, and the Lapin Agile
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Experience the Sacré Coeur after these adventures, a peaceful and well earned rest
Summary
Step back to Montmartre as its painters knew it. Guided by their color merchant you can experience the Bohemian charm of the quarter these 19th century geniuses called home.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-99 years)
€69.90
Child:
(4-10 years)
€34.90
Youth:
(11-17 years)
€49.90
Infant:
(0-3 years)
€0.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Journey through time as your guide - in the shoes of the color merchant Tanguy - beckons you back to a part of Paris that its painters made famous. He should know all their secrets, artistic and otherwise, and will share them with you, this man the Impressionists called Papa Tanguy.
As eccentric as the artists he catered to, Papa Tanguy will tell you all about the stories behind famous names such as Pissarro and Monet, Gauguin and Lautrec, Van Gogh and Cézanne. Hear of how they triumphed as well as how they fell flat on their faces, with the doubts and fears they might fail all while hoping for renown. But the artists themselves also left stories about Tanguy, so influential was he to their masterpieces. You’ll get to know them all through their very own words.
Revel in this heady and feverish atmosphere of inspiration as you stroll through the haunts of these geniuses, their cabarets and cafes, clubs and — colorshops. You will see the Moulin Rouge through their eyes, as well as other iconic sites such as the Lapin Agile and the Moulin de la Galette whose dancers Renoir made immortal. You’ll close your visit to Montmartre at the unforgettable Sacré Coeur.
Before that, though, rendez-vous at Papa Tanguy’s, 14 rue Clauzel, as described by Claude Monet: “His shop was absolutely miniscule and his window so narrow that you could only display one painting at a time. That’s where all of us started displaying our canvases. Monday was Sisley’s, Tuesday was for Renoir, Wednesday for PIssaro, Thursday for me, Friday for Bazille and Saturday for Jongkind. That was how each in turn spent a day in the shop window of Papa Tanguy.”
Let’s meet there and experience a Montmartre of yesteryear, bubbling with the creativity of unknowns which time will turn into household names. Old Papa Tanguy will tell you all.
What’s included?
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Fully guided walking tour with a professional actor-guide -
Limited groups of 15 people or fewer -
Hotel pick up/drop off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Instant confirmation
Before you go
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Redemption information
Please note this tour requires a reasonable amount of walking. Montmatre is on a hill and many of the streets are cobblestones. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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.
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