Once its own little village, on January 1, 1860, Montmartre was annexed to the city of Paris with other communities under the modernization and remaking of Paris, Paris the City of Light, Paris the world knows today, under the influence and guidance of Baron Haussmann. Montmartre continues to be a bustling neighborhood that sits high above the city of Paris on a butte where its history of vibrant cafes, theatre, and restaurants still delight.
Read MoreLe Bateau Lavoir, Montmartre. Le Bateau Lavoir is where Pablo Picasso painted his historic painting “Les Desmoiselles d’Avignon,” in 1907 which is now housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in NYC. October 2022.