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Black Montmartre Walking Tour
5(13 reviews)Paris, France
2hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Explore the history of Montmartre through a walking tour that connects its past to the experiences of Black Americans, Africans, and Caribbeans. This tour offers a detailed look at the neighborhood, highlighting significant sites and events that have shaped its identity. Participants will benefit from insights provided by a local guide who can navigate away from crowded areas. This experience is suitable for those interested in cultural history and the influences of migration on urban spaces. Booking this tour will provide a unique perspective on Montmartre beyond the typical narrative.
Itinerary
1
Vigne du Clos Montmartre
We begin at a small vineyard tucked among apartment buildings, a reminder that Montmartre was once covered in vines. The wine sold here set the stage for a community that would eventually welcome an extension of the Harlem Renaissance.
2
La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Since 1920)
We pass one of Montmartre’s most photographed streets and buildings, a picture-perfect moment.
3
Eglise Saint-Pierre de Montmartre
One of the oldest churches in Paris, Saint-Pierre marks Montmartre as sacred ground and a site of pilgrimage for African and Caribbean seminaries in the early 1800s. For years, people from all over the world climbed this hill, tracing the steps of Montmartre’s legendary bishop.
4
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
We won’t enter the basilica, but we’ll unpack the tragic events that led to its construction and how they shaped Montmartre’s rebellious, outsider culture.
5
Place Du Tertre
At Montmartre’s center, where art and politics collide, we revisit post–World War I celebrations honoring Black soldiers, alongside a lesser-known and more troubling commemoration held in the square.
6
Le Bateau-Lavoir
Best known as Picasso's studio, the Bateau-Lavoir gives us a moment to step beyond the famous names and look at the work of lesser-known Black artists who passed through Montmartre, artists shaped by the same precarity, and experimentation that defined the hill.
7
Moulin Rouge
In front of the Moulin Rouge, we see how Montmartre’s rebellious spirit spilled downhill into Pigalle’s looser nightlife, creating a rare space that welcomed Black performers.
What's included / not included
Tips on what else to see, eat and do in the areaTour is rain or shine (it rains often in Paris , but usually lightly)Guided by a local who cares about the neighborhood!
MealsGratuitiesWe won't be entering Sacré Cœur, but will be taking in the views.We won't be entering the Moulin Rouge
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- There is some uphill walking
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