Gourmet Footsteps in Montmartre: A Culinary Walking Tour with a Celebrity Twist
Our guides in Montmartre are genuine local celebrity artists, whose attire captures the charm and ambiance of the iconic neighborhood you're about to explore, in a cozy group of no more than 20 people. Your guide will introduce you to their neighborhood, offering insights that only a local can provide. We value your time and money, recognizing that this may be your only visit to our city. Therefore, we've designed our Montmartre tours to guarantee an authentic and enjoyable experience in Paris’s most beloved village-like area.
Your adventure begins at the world’s most renowned cabaret, The Moulin Rouge, which, after years of hosting famous performers and popularizing the iconic Can-Can, became a symbol of prestige for the artists who performed there. Legends such as Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Charles Aznavour, Liza Minnelli, Elton John, Ray Charles, Bing Crosby, Ginger Rogers, and Ella Fitzgerald have all taken the stage, contributing to the venue’s legendary status.
As you meander through and ascend the streets of Montmartre, you'll pass by and visit legendary sites like the Café des 2 Moulins (made famous by the movie “Amélie”), Place du Tertre (where artists continue to congregate), Maison Rose (as seen in “Emily in Paris”), the Wall of Love (displaying the words “I Love You” in 250 languages), Sacré-Cœur Basilica (overlooking the city), and more. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating facts, entertaining stories, and insider information only a local would know.
The culmination of your walk is a splendid hidden gem of a restaurant with seasonal menus crafted from the finest locally sourced and fresh ingredients. This is the meal you’ve been anticipating, perfectly setting the stage for your most enviable Instagram photos. You will have options for an appetizer (what the French call “entrée”), a main course (what the French call “plat”), dessert, and a choice of beverage (soft drink or coffee), with vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request.
Your friendly guide will provide an overview of the meal you're about to savor, along with “tips on tipping” to ensure you feel at ease.
Don’t forget to ask your guide for recommendations on other special highlights of Paris, to ensure you return home not just with pictures, but with a genuine connection that will sustain you until your next visit to the City of Light.
Practical Information:
- Starting Point: Moulin Rouge, Paris' beacon of nightlife and history.
- Ending Point: Sacré-Cœur Basilica, with stunning views over Paris.
- Schedule: Available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday with a 2 pm start, including a lunch break to savor local delicacies.
- Duration: 1.5 hours of captivating stories and sights, all led by your expert guide concierge.
Tour Itinerary:
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Moulin Rouge: Paris' first electrically powered building and the birthplace of the Can-Can. It hosted a who's who of celebrity artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his pal Vincent (Van Gogh!), along with contemporary superstars like Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, and Liza Minnelli.
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Café des 2 Moulins: Made famous by France’s most popular comedy, “Amélie,” the original Emily of Paris.
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Wall of Love: A great spot for lovers and selfie enthusiasts, where you can see the words “I love you” written in 250 languages.
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Windmills of Montmartre (Moulin de la Galette): One of the last two remaining windmills in Paris, a true Montmartre celebrity, offering a glimpse into the Montmartre of yesteryears.
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Place du Tertre: Where Gene Kelly was a starving artist in the famous film “An American in Paris,” and where artists today still gather to paint your portrait and sell their works.
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Basilica Sacré Coeur: One of the most visited sites in Paris, atop Montmartre and overlooking the city below.
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La Maison Rose: A beautiful and iconic restaurant, famous even before Emily made it a part of Paris, dining there with her gal pal, Mindy.
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La Souris Verte: A true hidden gem off the beaten path that will meet your expectations of what a meal in Paris should look like and taste like.
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Tour Hilights
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Live the dream on cobblestone streets brimming with art, culture, history, and cuisine, all while being guided by your authentic local celebrity guide.
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Thrill to stories of Van Gogh, Picasso, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, each of whom left their indelible marks on the artists' community in Montmartre.
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Stand on the very boulevard where a wall once separated polite society from the naughty, bawdy denizens of Montmartre.
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Take the perfect selfie in front of the Wall of Love and find your language of love among the 250 languages that spell out "I Love You."
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Relive the magic of Gene Kelly in "An American in Paris" at Place du Tertre, where artists have been painting and selling their work since the Belle Époque, over 140 years ago.
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Gather with your fellow travelers for a sit-down meal, destined to achieve celebrity status on your Instagram account, and enjoy an authentic Parisian gastronomic experience.
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