Friday Farm Favorites: Paris’ Village on a Hill
Farmguy and Farmgirl standing in front of Le mur des je t’aime or the I Love You Wall in Montmartre, Paris, France in July 2016.
Last summer, Farmguy and I spent several days in Paris. We decided to include a walking tour of Montmartre, or the “neighborhood on the hill,” which is in the 18th Arrondissement. Our first stop was the I Love You Wall, a love-themed 40 square meters (430 sq ft) wall in the Jehan Rictus garden square. The wall was created in 2000 by calligraphist Fédéric Baron and mural artist Claire Kito and is composed of 612 tiles of enameled lava, on which the phrase “I love you” is featured 311 times in 250 languages. The red splashes on the wall symbolize parts of a broken heart.
A few of the must sees in the area include the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur, the vineyards, and the Montmartre museum. However, it’s also worth the time to explore the charming streets and quaint village atmosphere that Montmartre offers.
The 18th is a delightful mixture of lovely old houses and a place to discover farmers’ markets, small art galleries, and bistros. In the area of Rue Poulet toward Sacré Cœur, away from the tourists and busyness, you’ll see the quintessential Paris referred to as “the village.” It was home to many families as well as intellectuals and artists (Claude Monet, Amedeo Modigliani, Camille Pissarro, Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, August Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pablo Picasso). Today, Montmartre continues to offer charm and an enriching variety of experiences.
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Ah, si belle! What a wonderful trip to share with one’s love ❤ It's a trip I aspire to. Thank you for sharing!
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You’re welcome. We had the best time! Paris is enchanting. 🙂
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Montmartre je t’aime …. your photos remind me just why – gorgeous! 🇫🇷❤️
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That’s really nice! Thank you, Osyth. Montmartre is such a charming place. 🙂
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Hopefully you will come back to France and explore further afield, you are always very welcome here in the Charente Maritime.
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How kind! Thank you. We love France and look forward to visiting again soon. 🙂 xo
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Remembering our trip to Paris fondly xxx
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Lovely photos. How do you manage to get away with all of your critters?
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Thank you, Cherity. We actually traveled more last year than we typically do. And, we happen to have a wonderful farm sitter. The animals love her! We’re very fortunate.
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I have never heard of that wall! The entire area looks beautiful.
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I had never heard of it, either. Our walking tour of Montmartre was so interesting and a lot of fun! Thanks, Kathryn. 🙂
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You both look adorable.
I loved the fall…such a unique concept! Why do they have those broken hearts?
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I loved the wall, too. I agree it’s a great concept! I’m not sure about the broken hearts. Maybe because, unfortunately, broken hearts are sometimes a consequence of love. 🌻
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I love the photo of you and Farmguy Tonya. Sounds like you had a wonderful time 🙂
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Thank you for such a kind comment, Judy. We really enjoyed our time in Paris. 🙂
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Ahhhh… Montmartre. That was a special place. It’s been a while but I remember the funicular that runs up a very long hill with lots of steps to Sacre Coeur? If my memory is intact. Beautiful place and the countryside of France, which we drove for ten days or so, is gorgeous. I loved those small villages.
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Yes, there are lots of steps to the Sacre Coeur…and the funicular. Good memory! 🙂
We love France. We were mainly in Paris but spent a day in Champagne this past summer. The countryside is really beautiful. Looking forward to visiting again in the future.
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This is a superb collection of pictures of such lovely, quaint French buildings, cafes and settings. ❤
I loved the concept of the Love Wall, Tonya. 🙂
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Montmartre was lovely, and we really enjoyed our visit. I agree–the Love Wall is a wonderful idea. Thanks so much, Robin. 😊
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