Women of Montmartre: Artists, Icons & Women shaping Paris today
At a glance
Women of Montmartre: Artists, Icons & Women shaping Paris today is a 2h small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by HERA Walking Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $31.97 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Photos.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Montmartre is often remembered through the men who painted, wrote, drank, and performed here.
But behind this famous image are the women who also created, challenged and transformed the neighbourhood.
This walking tour follows the women of Montmartre: artists, rebels, and cultural figures, who helped shape the neighbourhood’s creative identity, often without receiving the same recognition as their male counterparts.
But HERA is not only about the past. Along the way, we’ll also discover how women continue to shape Montmartre today through independent businesses, creative projects and cultural spaces.
This walk connects hidden histories with the living neighbourhood: stories of ambition, freedom, resilience, and transformation, set against the backdrop of one of Paris’s most iconic and inspiring districts.
What's included
What's included
- Photos
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Learn about Pigalle and the Moulin Rouge through the stories of the women performers who helped define Montmartre’s reputation for spectacle, freedom, and nightlife.
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Stop 2 · 10m
Explore Montmartre’s cinematic imagination, from Amélie to the women filmmakers, performers, and storytellers who helped shape how the neighbourhood is seen on screen.
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Stop 3 · 10m
Look beyond the usual names of Montmartre’s art history and discover the women who painted, posed, performed, and shaped the neighbourhood.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Discover the story behind the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, then continue exploring it independently after the tour, with a new perspective on Montmartre, memory, and the women often left out of the official narrative.
Meeting point
We will meet just outside of the Musée de la Vie Romantique.
Your guide will be carrying a tote bag with “HERA walking tours” written on it.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Women of Montmartre: Artists, Icons & Women shaping Paris today take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $31.97 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Photos.
Where does it start?
We will meet just outside of the Musée de la Vie Romantique. Your guide will be carrying a tote bag with “HERA walking tours” written on it.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
