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Black Montmartre Walking Tour
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$57.95
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Black Montmartre Walking Tour offers a unique perspective on the rich history and culture of this iconic Parisian neighborhood. Delve into the stories of Black Americans, Africans, and Caribbeans who shaped Montmartre, guided by a knowledgeable local.
- 🍇 Begin at Vigne du Clos Montmartre, a small vineyard that recalls the area's vinous past and its connection to the Harlem Renaissance.
- 📸 Walk along one of Montmartre’s most photographed streets, capturing picture-perfect moments as you go.
- ⛪ Pass by Eglise Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, one of Paris's oldest churches, significant for its history as a pilgrimage site for African and Caribbean seminaries.
- 🏛️ Learn about the Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, understanding the tragic events leading to its construction and its impact on the local culture.
- 🎨 Visit Place Du Tertre, where art and politics intersect, and reflect on post–World War I celebrations honoring Black soldiers.
- 🖼️ Stop at Le Bateau-Lavoir, Picasso's studio, and explore the contributions of lesser-known Black artists who found inspiration in Montmartre.
- 💃 Pass by the Moulin de la Galette, a former windmill and dance spot that once attracted working-class Parisians and artists alike.
- 🌃 In front of the Moulin Rouge, discover how Montmartre’s rebellious spirit influenced Pigalle's nightlife, creating space for Black performers.
- 🎷 Conclude at the former site of Le Grand Duc, a jazz club that was a cornerstone of Paris’s Jazz Age, tracing the evolution of Black communities in the city.
- 🗺️ Guided by a passionate local who shares tips on what else to see, eat, and do in the area, ensuring a rich experience.
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Black Montmartre Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Guided by a local who cares about the neighborhood!
- Tour is rain or shine (it rains often in Paris , but usually lightly)
- Tips on what else to see, eat and do in the area
- We won't be entering the Moulin Rouge
- We won't be entering Sacré Cœur, but will be taking in the views.
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting point
I'll be standing right at the door! It shouldn't be too crowded, so I'll be easy to spot.
Return details
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Vigne du Clos MontmartreWe 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.
- We pass one of Montmartre’s most photographed streets and buildings, a picture-perfect moment. (pass by)
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Eglise Saint-Pierre de MontmartreOne 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.
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Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De MontmartreWe 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.
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Place Du TertreAt 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.
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Le Bateau-LavoirBest 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.
- We pass by the Moulin de la Galette, once a windmill turned popular dance spot, where working-class Parisians, artists, and outsiders gathered. (pass by)
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Moulin RougeIn 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.
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We stop at the former site of Chez Josephine, where we unpack the performance that made Josephine Baker a star and how it clashed with the ideals of the Negritude movement.
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We end at the former site of Le Grand Duc, a hugely popular jazz club and pillar of Paris’s Jazz Age. Here, we trace how that era came to an end and where Black communities in Paris took root afterward.
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Black Montmartre Walking Tour
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$57.95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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