Overview
What do medieval winemaking nuns have to do with a 19-year-old Black American girl dancing in a banana skirt in Paris? On this tour, we connect those dots, tracing how Montmartre came to be, and the larger global forces that drew Black Americans, Africans, and Caribbeans to this very special part of Paris. On this walk, you’ll get: A clear, engaging history of Montmartre beyond the usual stories The chance to see the neighborhood’s major sites through a fresh lens A local guide who knows how to avoid most of the crowds (and pigeons ) A deeper understanding of how movement and migration shape places, and why Montmartre became a crossroads for Black life and culture
What’s included
- Tips on what else to see, eat and do in the area
- Tour is rain or shine (it rains often in Paris , but usually lightly)
- Guided by a local who cares about the neighborhood!
Not included
- Meals
- Gratuities
- We won't be entering Sacré Cœur, but will be taking in the views.
- We won't be entering the Moulin Rouge
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