Every year many visitors flock to Montmartre, but most miss out on the authentic hidden side of this special place. Away from the crowds, you can still find the Montmartre of Picasso, Toulouse Lautrec and Van Gogh, where artists lived, drank and painted, exchanging their paintings for food and art supplies. Hear their fascinating stories and those of the raucous cabarets and music halls where the French Cancan was invented.

Today Montmartre remains a delightful and typical quarter of Paris, proud of its history and inhabited by Monmartrois who remain passionate about their unique neighborhood. Explore tiny alleyways, evocative cobbled streets and quiet squares, discover a beautiful working vineyard and lively café terraces. See the artist's square, where modern day artists still gather each day to paint and sell their works, and admire the spectacular views over the city from the foot of the Sacré Coeur.

Discover the real Montmartre, one of the best-kept secrets in the city.

**Join an expert local guide for a fascinating walking tour through the islands of Paris, home to dazzling medieval architecture, splendid renaissance mansions, quiet streets and of course the beautiful banks of the River Seine.

See the imposing 13th century gothic structure of Notre Dame Cathedral. Learn of her incredible construction, the mastery of her medieval architects and builders that enabled her to survive the recent devastating fire, and watch history unfold before us as she readies herself to stand tall for another eight centuries.**

You’ll also see the oldest bridge in Paris, the revolutionary prison of Marie-Antoinette, explore the flower market and one of the prettiest squares in the city, as well as the riverbanks with their iconic booksellers, much beloved of local Parisians and a favorite picnic spot. Discover the lovely Ile St Louis, a tiny island a world away from the bustle of the city (as well as being home to one of the best ice-cream makers in Paris!) Filled with magnificent townhouses and elegant courtyards, it was once home to royal courtiers and now is some of the most expensive real estate in the city.

An expert guide will uncover the secrets of these delightful islands for you. Don’t miss a journey into the heart of Paris.

Traditional haunt of writers and scholars, the vibrant and eclectic Latin Quarter is bohemian Paris at its best. Walk in the footsteps of the iconic writers and poets of the Lost Generation writers who lived and wrote in Paris, immortalizing their lives here in print. Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein found their inspiration here, making Paris of the 1920’s the artistic center of the world.

Today you’ll discover cobbled streets, quirky bookshops and lively cafés. We’ll take you to the very heart of this delightful neighborhood, past glorious outdoor food markets, tree-lined streets and pretty squares roamed by cats and stylish students. See the Sorbonne University, founded in 1237, and the mighty Pantheon, guarding the remains of France’s most venerable men and women. Witness the ongoing restoration of the iconic Cathedral of Notre Dame as she turns the next page of her long history.
The authentic Latin Quarter is packed with history and full of surprises.