Photos: JackyM59, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 L'Illustration, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Norio NAKAYAMA from saitama, japan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photos: JackyM59, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 L'Illustration, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Norio NAKAYAMA from saitama, japan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Painters' square before the easels come out
Your local guide
Isabelle Roux
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Highlights
- A square that has drawn artists since the 1800s
- One of Montmartre's most painted streets
- The pink house behind countless canvases
- A quiet square before the crowds arrive
- History explained before the easels come out
About this tour
This early call shows Place du Tertre before the painters arrive for the day, still holding the shape of a square that has drawn artists since the nineteenth century. Isabelle walks to nearby Rue de l'Abreuvoir, one of the most painted streets in the district. The session focuses on the square's history rather than the finished paintings sold there later in the day.
Isabelle starts in the empty square with a short sound check. She walks at a relaxed pace toward the painted street nearby, answering questions about the district's artist history as they arrive, and sends a short note on when the square fills up.
It suits early risers and anyone who prefers a quiet look at a usually crowded square. It also works well before a longer walk through the rest of the hill.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Paris before heading out.
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Place du Tertre 15 min
Before the painters set up for the day, the camera crosses the empty square, and Isabelle explains how this exact spot has drawn artists since the nineteenth century.
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Rue de l'Abreuvoir 15 min
A short walk from the square, the camera passes one of Montmartre's most painted streets, and Isabelle points out the pink house that appears in countless canvases sold nearby.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Paris: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Escargot and Latin Quarter, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Paris, showing you Place du Tertre and Rue de l'Abreuvoir live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the square live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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