Free tour

Free Tour of Montmartre, the exciting journey from martyrdom to love

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Paris

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Aitana

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Registered on 21 June 2022

Hello, my name is Aitana, I was born in Paris and I have always lived here. I am Franco-Spanish and since I was born I have had the Spanish culture rooted in me. I have a degree in History and I know my beautiful city very well. I would love to take you to learn more about the history and monuments of Paris, the city of lights.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hello! I am writing to tell you something incredible...

I recently met a friend at the foot of the steps of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica . We had intended to discover a small shop specializing in angels. As we left the store we found a pen. When we picked it up, we saw a white dove and decided to follow it. It flew in the direction of the Sacré-Coeur basilica, like a carrier pigeon transmitting a message from Gaul...
She began the flight and, like a game, we continued following her. He passed by the Church of Saint Pierre and landed on the Place du Tertre , posing for the painters who gather there.
Suddenly she continued her journey and stopped in the vineyards of Montmartre, where we saw her plucking a sprig of vine. With it in its beak, it flew from the Lapin Agile cabaret to the Maison Rose, making us remember the famous painting by Picasso and his dove of peace...

Continuing his journey, from there he took us to the bust of Dalida, where he seemed to want to give love to the unfortunate artist... The dove took flight again, leaving behind the statue of Bishop Saint Denis and heading towards the Passe-muraille until stopping at the horns of the great Galette mill.

Without a doubt this dove carried a message!

He then flew over the Bateau Lavoir, the famous workshop where Picasso created his masterpieces... until finally stopping at the Je t'aime wall ... :)
We then understood the beautiful message that this dove was trying to convey to us; a message of peace, love and freedom.
And this, my city, is full of messages, stories, beautiful corners and curious facts that I would love to share with you.

Will you accompany me?

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Meeting Point

La Boutique des Anges, 2 rue Yvonne le Tac, 75018, Paris

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hG2gMwYWY5z5gEm89?g_st=ic

How to get?

Metro 2, Anvers station
Metro 12, Abbesses station /!\ TAKE THE ELEVATOR /!\

How to recognize me?

You will be able to recognize me by my red umbrella 🔴, I will be next to the little angels store (Boutique des Anges)

Can't attend the tour?

Modify reservation: you can modify your reservation for another day/time and the number of attendees
Cancel reservation: If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel your reservation so that the guide is not waiting for you and makes room for other tourists

/!\ Bring bottles of water and arrive 10 minutes early because I can't wait out of respect for people who arrive early /!\

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

2 Rue Yvonne le Tac, 75018 Paris, France

I'll be waiting in front of the Los Angeles store with my red umbrella 🔴

Outside visit

Square Louise Michel

The Louise Michel garden will be our first stop where I will share basic information of the tour (rules, dangers, etc.). We will enter through the left door and not the central one so if you come late you can catch up with the group over there. We will climb the stairs of the garden but do not worry because will be making two different pauses of 10 minutes before making it to the top. It can look scary but it’s actually alright.

Outside visit

Basílica del Sacré Cœur

/!\ We will not enter inside the Basilica of the Sacred Heart even if admission is free. The line to enter varies greatly depending on the day and time which would impact the duration of the tour. I invite you to visit it before or after the tour. /!\

Outside visit

Eglise Saint-Pierre de Montmartre

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).