A Bohemian Walk in Montmartre
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The Bohème is both an artistic adventure, a way of life and a philosophy.
2 minDufy painted what remained for a long time the largest painting in the world.
2 minHonoré Daumier and Jules Pascin both lived as Bohemians at some point.
3 minIn the ‘50s, the cafés where artists would go slumming were ruled by gangsters.
2 minConsecrated in 1904, St Jean features a peculiar blend of architectural styles.
3 minOne of only two original entrances to the metro inaugurated in 1900.
2 minClémenceau's ancient city hall played a pivotal role in the events of 1871.
2 minThe small Jehan-Rictus park features a monument dedicated to love.
1 minThe grocery store made famous by Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s film "Amélie".
1 minThese artist’s studios saw the birth of all artistic movements in the 20th century.
4 minPicasso’s body of work takes a revolutionary turn at the Bateau Lavoir.
5 minOften penniless, the most famous artists had to make ends meet in unconventional ways
1 minThe only two artists studios that survived the fire of the legendary Bateau Lavoir.
36 sThe first studio in which Picasso worked in Paris.
42 sThe dandy Modigliani was the poorest of all the Bohemian artists.
3 minUtrillo, child of Montmartre, knew the hill and its excesses better than anyone else.
4 minThis mock government kept Montmartre’s creative spirit alive for a long time.
3 minParis’ first bishop met a tragic and unusual end.
3 minThe Art-Deco bas reliefs echo Berlioz’ house, now gone.
3 minSaint-Vincent Street is one of Montmartre’s most picturesque.
2 minThe Clos Montmartre took birth from an artists’ protest led by cartoonist Poulbot.
5 minUp to World War I, artists would do some serious partying here!
8 minThis walk is a journey through Montmartre’s artistic scene throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, from the slums of the cubist pioneers to the modern artist studios. Join the stormy cruise of the Bateau Lavoir and the unhinged nights at the Lapin Agile.