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Meet the Impressionists !
Explore the Montmartre district through the eyes of father Tanguy, a pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement. This theatrical tour immerses you in the stories of iconic artists like Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Cézanne, revealing how they transformed art against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris.
As you stroll through the charming streets, discover the struggles, dreams, and triumphs of these legendary painters, guided by Tanguy himself. The tour not only highlights the artistic revolution but also unveils the cultural transformations of the era, providing a unique perspective on the legacy of Impressionism.
- Discover Père Tanguy, color merchant of the impressionists
- Theatrical walk through vibrant Montmartre
- Insights into the lives of legendary Impressionist artists
- Multiple anecdotes about great painters: Monet, Manet, Cézanne, and many others
- The 19th century as if you were there
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet the actor in front of number 16 on place des Abbesses in Paris
Itinerary
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118th Arrondissement - Butte-Montmartre
With father the actor impersonating father Tanguy, color Merchant of the Impressionists, you will discover Montmartre as no one before. As he acts, he will get you to meet the Impressionists as if you were their best friends. Shake hand with Monet, admire Manet painting, party with Renoir, criticise "bourgeois" society with Pissaro, create new manners of paintng with Cézanne... Enter the intimmity of these fabulous painters and revolutionaries and start a journey in time with the most fabulous team of artists.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stroll with father Tanguy from place des Abbesses to the hidden Jardin des Abbesses. Discover on the way the "Mur des je t'aime". Father Tanguy will then introduce you to the paintings, art and bohemian way of life of the Impressionists in Montmartre. Monet, Manet, Cézane, Pissaro, Morisot, Renoir will have no more secrets for you.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Le Bateau-Lavoir
Immerse yourself in the Impressionists way of life of the Paris of the 19th century. Discover how the impressionists partied, painted and survived together in the Paris of the Industrial Revolution. Witness them living for pennies in the Bateau Lavoir hostal. And enjoy the truculent stories father Tanguy will share with you about their habits.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Le Moulin de la Galette
Your stroll with father Tanguy goes on. As you slowly climb the Montmartre hill, you discover the Moulin de la Galette where father Tanguy will get you into how the impressionists related to modernity, industrialization and how they painted it to underline the issues and challenges at stake in such an evolution.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Discover how impressionists made painting a part of politcs, thus completely transforming its purpose.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Since 1920)
The Maison Rose is a famous café, dating back to 1896, and it was frequented by a generation of artists who came after the Impressionists, including Pablo Picasso, Maurice Utrillo, and Amedeo Modigliani.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Vigne du Clos Montmartre
There are still a few vineyards left in Montmartre, as a reminder that this area was once agricultural. At Clos Montmartre, the annual production is limited to around 1,000 to 1,500 bottles, with the profits being donated to social causes. It is also the occasion to celebrate the Montmartre harvest every year, around October, and gather for a festive time.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Au Lapin Agile
The café ! After painting all day, it’s tradition to gather all night at the café and especially at the famous cabaret Le Lapin Agile. Originally, the place was called the Cabaret des Assassins - Assassin’s cabaret. The name came, ironically, from the idea that all the “assassins” of the world would gather there to remake society: anarchists, rebels, poets, drunkards, and many more. But in truth, the only things being “killed” here were bourgeois ideas, not people. Then, in 1879, the painter André Gill took over the decoration of the cabaret. He decided to paint a rabbit escaping from a cooking pot. People began to exclaim, “That’s Gill’s Rabbit!” — Le Lapin à Gill! — which, over time, evolved into Le Lapin Agile, meaning “The Nimble Rabbit. This cabaret greeted artists, libertarians, anarchists and many others that seeked pure air in Montmartre. Monet, Renoir and the impressionists used to spend time there while drinking and re-building the world. Time to enter in their dreams...
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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