Your experience

In 1871, between March and May, it was in the streets of Paris, especially around the Butte Montmartre that one of the most significant events in the history of Paris began: La Commune. Interkultur, an organization of discovery in Paris off the beaten track has decided to reveal all the secrets of this period during a fascinating guided tour where big and small stories, past and present, facts and legends meet. Between the Place Blanche and the Goutte d'Or, you will go to discover the still visible places of this time with a guide who will show you photos and engravings, will draw up the portrait of the key personalities of this revolution as Louise Michel, Eugène Varlin or Adolphe Thiers and will tell you about the functioning of the communes, but also the tragic events of the bloody week. A leap into the past that leaves no one indifferent.

This tour offers a journey through the major phases of the Paris Commune centered around Montmartre in 1871. From its origins to its destruction, the tour aims to bring the three months of the Commune to life. It also explores the extensive, original, and often visionary program of the federated Parisian government: education, solidarity, working conditions, equal pay…

The itinerary will also highlight numerous sites and famous figures associated with these events—from Louise Michel to Adolphe Thiers—before reflecting on the consequences of the world’s first communist revolution and its current repercussions, which are sometimes quite surprising.

Service provided by Interkultur.

Photo credits: © Amor

What is included:

The 1:45 guided tour conducted by a passionate guide

The discovery of the Montmartre district from another angle

Available languages: French

Tour starting/ending point: Blanche Metro Station (Line 2)

The tour will be canceled if fewer than 5 people sign up (rescheduled for a later date)

The walk begins at Les Boulevards, winds its way up Montmartre Hill to the epicenter of the Paris Commune at Sacré-Cœur, and ends near the Barbès Rochechouart metro station.

Meet in front of the newsstand at the Blanche metro station.

Guide: Bohemond, 06 98 08 61 15

Good to know for the visit

Available languages: French

Departure/return point of the service: Metro Blanche (line 2)

Cancellation of the visit if fewer than 5 registrations (postponed to a future date)

Opening hours:

July: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm – 20 June 2026; 10.30 am – 12.30 pm – 18 July 2026

August: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm – 1 August 2026; 10.30 am – 12.30 pm – 15 August 2026