Musée de Montmartre & Renoir gardens

In the heart of the village of Montmartre, not far from the Sacré-Coeur, the maison du Bel Air houses one of the capital's most enjoyable museums. This 17th-century bâtisse owes its fame to the artists it has welcomed: the famous Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir set up his atelier here, as did Suzanne Valadon, Émile Bernard and the Fauvists Émile-Othon Friesz and Raoul Dufy.

News- To mark the 150th anniversary of Impressionism in 2024, come and discover the new layout of the permanent exhibition to immerse yourself in the fin de siècle atmosphere and better understand the link between Montmartre and Impressionism. A stroll through the gardens will also enable you to discover the places that directly inspired the painters, thanks to a trail highlighting paintings in front of the places that served as models for them.

Go back to the days of cabarets

In a authentic setting, photos, pictures and poster revive such Butte emblems as the Moulin Rouge. The French Cancan and the Chat Noir cabaret even have their own hall. Further afield, the salle Claude Charpentier's immersive show retraces the history and cultural effervescence of Montmartre through the eyes of Suzanne Valadon.

Continue your visit with the four rooms of **Suzanne Valadon's workshop-apartment, recreated exactly as it was. Behind the bay windows, the bedroom of her son, also artist, Maurice Utrillo, is impressively realistic. The Hôtel Demarne, meanwhile, hosts temporary exhibitions.

A piece of countryside in the heart of Paris

The exterior alone is worth the trip. The jardins Renoir, which inspired the painter for one of his masterpieces, La Balançoire, offer an unparalleled view over the north of Paris and the vines of Clos Montmartre. Get your strength back at the café Renoir while enjoying gourmandises in the shade of the garden's fruit trees in summer, or under a verrière in winter.

GOOD PLACE: holders of the Navigo pass enjoy exclusive advantages.