The Bohème is both an artistic adventure, a way of life and a philosophy.
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Dufy painted what remained for a long time the largest painting in the world.
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Honoré Daumier and Jules Pascin both lived as Bohemians at some point.
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In the ‘50s, the cafés where artists would go slumming were ruled by gangsters.
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Consecrated in 1904, St Jean features a peculiar blend of architectural styles.
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One of only two original entrances to the metro inaugurated in 1900.
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Clémenceau's ancient city hall played a pivotal role in the events of 1871.
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The small Jehan-Rictus park features a monument dedicated to love.
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The grocery store made famous by Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s film "Amélie".
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These artist’s studios saw the birth of all artistic movements in the 20th century.
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Picasso’s body of work takes a revolutionary turn at the Bateau Lavoir.
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Often penniless, the most famous artists had to make ends meet in unconventional ways
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The only two artists studios that survived the fire of the legendary Bateau Lavoir.
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The first studio in which Picasso worked in Paris.
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The dandy Modigliani was the poorest of all the Bohemian artists.
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Utrillo, child of Montmartre, knew the hill and its excesses better than anyone else.
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This mock government kept Montmartre’s creative spirit alive for a long time.
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Paris’ first bishop met a tragic and unusual end.
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The Art-Deco bas reliefs echo Berlioz’ house, now gone.
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Saint-Vincent Street is one of Montmartre’s most picturesque.
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The Clos Montmartre took birth from an artists’ protest led by cartoonist Poulbot.
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Up 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.
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