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Signature walk · Art & hidden Paris

La Nouvelle Athènes

Hidden Courtyards and the Artists' Quarter

Half a day On foot Private & small groups Paris 9th · South Pigalle

The Paris that hides behind ordinary doors.

The city doesn't reveal itself to people who simply walk through it. It rewards the curious.

Just below Montmartre lies a neighbourhood most visitors never think to enter — the quarter Parisians once nicknamed ‘New Athens’, where nineteenth-century painters, writers and musicians settled street by street. It's a Paris of elegant façades, planted courtyards hidden behind carriage gates, and streets that still belong to the people who live on them.

This walk is really about learning to read the city — why a doorway is taller than it should be, what waits behind a quiet gate, how a whole neighbourhood became a home for artists. Push one gate open, and you never walk Paris the same way again.

Duration
About half a day, with a relaxed lunch stop
Where
Paris 9th — South Pigalle, just below Montmartre
Rhythm
Unhurried and curious — courtyards, quiet streets, a café pause
Best for
Lovers of art, history and the Paris behind the façade

How long does the walk last?

About half a day, with a relaxed lunch stop.

Is the walk private?

Yes — every walk is private, just for you and your group, and led personally by Victoire.

Can the walk be done in English?

Yes, entirely. Victoire is a fluent English speaker and is used to welcoming international guests.

How do I book?

Tell Victoire your dates and your group by email, or book a free 15-minute call — she then tailors the walk around you.

Does this one speak to you?

Tell me your dates and your group, and I'll craft this walk around you. The full route stays a lovely surprise until we set off.

Plan this walk → Book a free 15-min call
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